A Russian soldier, previously detained after fleeing his unit, killed one of the guards escorting him back to his base in St. Petersburg before being re-detained.

A 20-year-old woman was arrested in St. Petersburg, Russia, and faces criminal charges for offending religious feelings after publishing a photo with an Easter bread (kulich) and a sex toy.

Russia’s Investigative Committee for the Leningrad Region has opened a criminal case against a woman from the Murino district outside St.

Seven pretrial detention centers, including Lefortovo and St. Petersburg’s Shpalerka, previously managed by Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, have been transferred to the control of the FSB.

A St. Petersburg court has sentenced six activists from the 'Vesna' anti-war youth movement to up to 12 years in prison, marking the latest verdicts in the Kremlin's campaign to silence critics.

Passengers on an Air Serbia flight from Serbia to St. Petersburg became stranded in Finland, prompting Air Serbia to dispatch another aircraft to assist them.

A Russian aircraft made a stopover in Vantaa, Finland, before continuing its journey to St. Petersburg, with the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard confirming the plane has since left Finnish airspace.

Mobile internet services were disrupted in St. Petersburg, Russia, with residents in several districts losing access, as reports emerge of 'unprecedented things' happening and people crossing borders to send messages.

Residents in St. Petersburg, Russia, are reporting widespread internet blackouts, indicating a potential expansion of connectivity issues in the country.

Daria Kozyreva, an activist jailed for anti-war statements, has been released from prison. She was arrested after attaching a poem by Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko to his monument in St. Petersburg on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian billionaires are reportedly restructuring their wealth by establishing private foundations in Moscow and St. Petersburg to shield billions from the impacts of war and sanctions.

A top manager at Gazprom Neft has been arrested in St. Petersburg on bribery charges. The individual allegedly received a boat and an apartment in exchange for ensuring contract bids with Gazprom Invest and providing general patronage.

Regional differences have intensified in Russia, with Moscow and St. Petersburg dominating as economic engines, while defense spending continues to rise due to the ongoing war, despite stalled economic growth.

A doorman in St. Petersburg prevented a potential tragedy by saving a seven-year-old boy who fell from a seventh-floor apartment window. The incident occurred on February 22.

Authorities confirmed the incident, which took place in the town of Sertolovo just north of St. Petersburg, but they did not mention any deaths.

Russian diesel-electric submarines stationed at the Kronstadt naval base near St. Petersburg have been observed with new equipment designed to protect against drones, indicating a growing threat from Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.

A 20-year-old woman in St. Petersburg, Russia, has been detained on charges of offending religious feelings after posting a photo involving Easter bread.

Alexander Vaskovsky, a former member of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic’s provisional government and a Telegram blogger, was detained in St. Petersburg on April 13. He faces charges of discrediting the Russian military.

The Belgrade Drama Theater announced it is continuing its international collaboration with the G.A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater in St. Petersburg, with two performances scheduled.

The former activists received prison sentences of varying lengths after they were found guilty of charges including extremism and spreading “war fakes.”

Uzbekistan and Russia are actively working to enhance their tourism cooperation, aiming to boost visitor numbers and cultural exchange between the two nations.

Two aircraft en route to St. Petersburg were unexpectedly diverted and landed at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on March 28, as Russia's Pulkovo Airport was closed 'for safety reasons' following drone attacks on Russia.

Authorities in Moscow and St. Petersburg have refused permission for the "Red Swan" anonymous movement to organize peaceful rallies against internet restrictions on March 29, citing "current coronavirus restrictions" as the reason for both rejections.

Ilya Remeslo, a formerly pro-government blogger in Russia, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital in St. Petersburg after criticizing President Vladimir Putin.

Residents in St. Petersburg reported a significant increase in mobile internet service complaints on Sunday afternoon, according to Downdetector data.

Carlos Questell, a leader at Webull, oversaw the company's relocation of its headquarters from Wall Street to St. Petersburg, Florida, citing vibrant growth and a business-friendly environment as key reasons for choosing the city over Miami.

With political activism suppressed, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in restoring and cleaning architectural treasures, engaging in the 'politics of small deeds'.

An 18-month-old baby miraculously survived a fall from an 11th-floor window in St. Petersburg, Russia, thanks to the quick actions of two nurses passing by.

The Governor of St. Petersburg presented Khairullo Ibodullayev with the 'For Valor in Rescue' Award.

A doorman in St. Petersburg prevented a potential tragedy by saving a seven-year-old boy who fell from a seventh-floor window of an apartment building.

Russian authorities have detained a suspect in connection with a deadly explosion at a St. Petersburg cafe that killed prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, with video showing the moment of the blast.

Several cinemas in St. Petersburg, including the Aurora and Rodina theaters, have declined to host a large retrospective of director Alexander Sokurov's films, which was planned to honor his 75th birthday.

The Konnyushennoye Vedomstvo complex, originally built under Peter the Great to house royal horses and personnel, is set to undergo restoration after decades of neglect.

Russian authorities may cancel Victory Day parades in Moscow and St. Petersburg on May 9 due to concerns over new Ukrainian long-range missiles, according to reports from pro-Kremlin bloggers.

Roskomnadzor told the St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka that a fault on Rostelecom’s backbone network caused the widespread disruption to bank websites and apps, telecom operators, and other services in Russia on the evening of April 6.

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is showcasing its vast collection of masterpieces through a virtual exhibition in Korea, making its art accessible despite travel limitations.

Russian media, including St. Petersburg newspaper Fontanka, extensively reported on Russian tourists stranded at Helsinki-Vantaa airport, covering both their initial dissatisfaction and later gratitude.

A St. Petersburg judge has sentenced exiled Russian rapper Oxxxymiron to community service in absentia for repeatedly failing to include a 'foreign agent' disclaimer in his Telegram posts, following an earlier arrest warrant.

A pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care in St. Petersburg after seemingly switching sides.

Ilia Remeslo, a blogger and former fervent supporter of Vladimir Putin who turned against him and called for his arrest as a war criminal, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital in St. Petersburg.

The St. Petersburg government has warned residents to brace for mobile internet outages, with disruptions beginning early Tuesday. This comes as Russians across the country are reportedly facing mobile internet outages, leading some to turn to analog communication methods amidst suspicions of spyware.

The Kremlin has stated that widespread mobile internet outages in Russia, particularly in Moscow and St. Petersburg, are lawful and necessary for security purposes, amidst reports of frequent disruptions across the country.

An 18-month-old baby in St. Petersburg, Russia, fell from a 30-meter high apartment window but was miraculously saved by two nurses using their coats. Dramatic moments were captured on video.

A young boy fell from the ninth floor of a building in St. Petersburg and was caught by passersby. His mother had left him with his older brother while she visited a neighbor.

A concierge in St. Petersburg miraculously caught a boy falling from the seventh floor, absorbing much of the impact with his body and saving the child's life.

Danish Navy Intercepts, Detains Iran-Flagged Cargo Ship Denmark detained a container vessel previously blacklisted by Washington under last year's sweeping Iran sanctions on Thursday, amid suspicions it was operating under a false flag. The Nora was seized after authorities determined it was allegedly sailing under the flag of Comoros without authorization. The ship is now anchored in Danish waters pending further investigation, according to reports. It actually appears to be a box ship transporting containers at the time it was intercepted. It raised the Iranian flag under deeply suspicious circumstances, as a patrol boat eyed the vessel, Danish officials say. AFP via Getty Images The Danish Maritime Authority believes it to be part of Iran's so-called shadow fleet of tankers. "The Danish Maritime Authority reports that the vessel has been detained due to incorrect registration," the agency said. Several months ago the vessel went through a name change, which Washington officials believe was in order to keep shipping sanctioned Iranian and Russian exports, and to evade European suspicions while traversing regional waters. The vessel is said to currently anchored east of Albaek in the northernmost part of Jutland. It's possible the vessel will eventually be released, as the Danish government explained the ship will be detained until Iran confirms to the agency that the container ship is legitimately registered and certified. According to more details via a maritime monitoring publication: Denmark’s TV 2 reports the vessel had gone dark while it was in St. Petersburg, Russia, in mid-January and then sailed west into the Baltic and reached Skagen, where it stopped on January 22. The following day, it anchored less than 20 miles east of Aalbaek, Denmark, where it has remained for the past 28 days. A Danish patrol ship was spotted near the vessel along with a Danish Armed Forces sea drone. The Danish Maritime Authority reports it questioned the vessel’s registry in Comoros and was informed by the authorities that the ship was “not correctly registered.” Apparently, when they questioned the vessel further, it suddenly raised an Iranian flag, prompting the detention. Danish outlet TV 2 further reports that the Cerus/Nora had transited Danish waters at least 10 times over the past year during repeated voyages to Saint Petersburg - and each time the vessel allegedly went dark, ceasing transmission of its position data as it neared Russian waters. BREAKING: Danish authorities have detained the 226-meter container ship Nora, now flying the Iranian flag, east of Aalbæk, after it was found not properly registered with its claimed flag state. Previously sailing under the Comorian flag, the vessel suddenly changed its… pic.twitter.com/vjh2qaOJOm February 19, 2026 The Trump administration is meanwhile contemplating whether to escalate its military pressure on Iran by beginning to directly seize Iranian oil exports. This would be seen by Tehran as an immediate act of war. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 02:45

Japan has opened new visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, catering to a record number of Russians seeking alternative travel destinations.