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Nepotism in Russia: Former fellow student of Putin's appointed Chief Justice: The Russian judiciary will now be led by an old companion of the Kremlin leader ...
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Karabakh: Russia withdraws peacekeeping troops ahead of schedule: Seven months after the violent takeover of the previously Armenian-populated region by ...
nzz.ch/international/karabach-russland-zieht-friedenstruppen-vorzeitig-ab-ld.1826780
More Deaths Confirmed in Kazakhstan, Russia As Devastating Floods Continue: Seven people have been found dead in Kazakhstan as floods caused by abrupt warm ...
rferl.org/a/russia-kazkahstan-floods-tobol-river-water-levels-evacuations/32909633.html
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
After 6 Months In Russian Detention, RFE/RL Journalist Still Making Sense Of It All
rferl.org/a/russia-alsu-kurmasheva-six-months-detention-rferl-political-prisoner/32909516.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 08:28 "Spiegel": Russian sabotage plans in Germany uncovered +++
n-tv.de/politik/08-28-Spiegel-Russische-Sabotage-Plaene-in-Deutschland-aufgedeckt--article23143824.html
Exclusive: How A Balkan Crime Gang Sprang A Russian Businessman From Italian House Arrest
rferl.org/a/artyom-uss-escape-arrest-italy-russia-balkans-ukraine-invasion/32899209.html
Putin’s Ex-Classmate Nominated to Head Russian Supreme Court: President Vladimir Putin’s former university classmate has been nominated as the sole candidate to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/01/putins-ex-classmate-nominated-to-head-russian-supreme-court-a84697
How The War In Ukraine Made These Billionaires Richer: Russia’s ongoing invasion has been a financial boon for several billionaires including many oligarchs ...
forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2024/04/05/how-the-ukraine-war-made-these-billionaires-richer/
‘Just when we thought things settled down’ Kremlin insiders on how Putin might overhaul Russia’s government after his upcoming inauguration — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2024/04/11/just-when-we-thought-things-settled-down
Putin's old university classmate becomes chair of Supreme Court: A former fellow student of Russian President Vladimir Putin, 70-year-old Irina Podnosova ...
nordot.app/1153305474336342501
Moscow: Gunmen open fire in concert hall - Russian authorities report over 60 deaths
welt.de/vermischtes/kriminalitaet/article250709010/Moskau-Schuetzen-eroeffnen-Feuer-in-Konzerthalle-Russische-Behoerden-melden-ueber-60-Tote.html
The Russian Military Base In Armenia At The Eye Of A Geopolitical Storm: Fraying Armenia-Russian ties have led to speculation about the future of Russia’s ...
rferl.org/a/armenia-russian-base-gyumri-alliance-weakening-geopolitical-storm/32874563.html
Always Say До Свидания, Never Прощайте : Последнее слово: last word I began to write The Word’s Worth in April 2002, the third writer (I think) to take up what ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/29/always-say-never-a84679
What we know about this footage alleged to show 'Russia moving nuclear missiles'?
observers.france24.com/en/europe/20240313-what-we-know-about-this-footage-alleged-to-show-russia-moving-nuclear-missiles
#Russia : Icebreaker Yermak is on fire at the port of St.Petersburg russia.liveuamap.com/en/2024/29-february-icebreaker-yermak-is-on-fire-at-the-port-of-stpetersburg
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Forces Engage Russian Troops
- Ukrainian air forces destroy enemy aircraft in the east
- Russian army bombs regions in Ukraine
- President Zelensky discusses Transnistria with President Sandu
- Belgium supports Ukraine with 200 million Euros for ammunition
Ukraine Says It Has Destroyed Russian Patrol Vessel In Occupied Crimea: Ukrainian sea drones have struck and "destroyed" the Russian patrol vessel ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russian-ship-kotov-destroyed-crimea-drones-magura-v5/32848407.html
Get Pregnant, Men Have It Worse: Russian Officials React to Women’s Day: Women’s Day has been a national holiday in Russia since 1966, but was celebrated for ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/08/get-pregnant-men-have-it-worse-russian-officials-react-to-womens-day-a84390
How AI proved Russia's 2018 presidential election was fixed: Many of the Russian programmers who investigated the legitimacy of president Vladimir Putin's last ...
euobserver.com/eu-elections/158228
Putin warns the West against deploying troops in Ukraine: Russia's President Putin has used his state of the nation address to once again justify the war of ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/putin-rede-nation-102.html
Quick Glance: Caution Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine
- Putin justifies attack and warns against ground troops.
- Citizens urged to support army, critics suppressed.
- Accuses West of war responsibility, threatens with nuclear weapons.
- Putin's reelection likely despite challenges.
Moldova suspended participation in Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. Explore Moldova local news alerts & today's headlines geolocated on live map ...
moldova.liveuamap.com/en/2024/6-march-moldova-suspended-participation-in-treaty-on-conventional
Separatists in Transnistria apparently ask Russia for “protection”: Moldova has long feared Russian aggression in the separatist region of Transnistria ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/transnistrien-russland-moldau-100.html
Hundreds Brave Heavy Russian Security Presence To Say Goodbye To Navalny: Lines of hundreds of people with flowers -- flanked by security officers -- snaked ...
rferl.org/a/russia-navalny-funeral-riot-police-burial-mourners/32843589.html
Putin threatens nuclear war in state of the nation address: In his state of the nation address, the Kremlin leader sets out the main political guidelines ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/krieg_ukraine/putin-droht-in-rede-zur-lage-der-nation-mit-atomkrieg_aid-107985449
Unrecognised Transnistria turns to Russia for "protection from pressure of Moldova"
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/28/7444145/
Quick Glance: EXPLAINED: What Happens If Transnistria Joins Russia?
- Rumors suggest Transnistria, a Russian-controlled enclave in Moldova, may vote to join Russia on Wednesday - the first referendum since 2006.
- Russia's limited troop deployment in Transnistria currently poses no immediate threat to Ukraine during the ongoing invasion, but could lead to further instability in Europe and hinder Moldova's EU aspirations.
- Pro-Russian rebel officials in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria appealed to Russia for 'protection' amid fears of escalating conflict with neighboring Ukraine.
- The resolution comes a day before President Vladimir Putin's annual address and amid Ukraine's setbacks on the battlefield.
Putin would squeeze Russia's elite to finance war: Vladimir Putin wants to put pressure on Russia's elite. This could mean that Putin is preparing a possible war ...
businessinsider.de/politik/putin-ist-bereit-russlands-elite-auszuquetschen-sagen-analysten/
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 14:09 Platform X blocks Navalny's widow +++: Read all the latest developments and news about the Russian war of aggression on ...
n-tv.de/politik/14-09-Plattform-X-sperrt-Nawalnys-Witwe-aus--article23143824.html
Euromaidan, Crimea and Donbass: the war against Ukraine has been raging for ten years
n-tv.de/mediathek/bilderserien/politik/Der-Krieg-gegen-die-Ukraine-tobt-seit-zehn-Jahren-article24754855.html
‘It’s not our war — it’s Putin’s war’ What would Boris Nemtsov say about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? We don’t have to wonder. — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2022/02/28/it-s-not-our-war-it-s-putin-s-war
Russian Lawmakers Pass Advertising Ban for 'Foreign Agents': Russia’s lower-house State Duma on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban advertisers from working ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/28/russian-lawmakers-pass-advertising-ban-for-foreign-agents-a84277
‘I considered him a decent person’: how Putin’s puppets help to dupe Russia’s voters
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/10/putin-puppets-russia-voters-russians-president
Suspicion of espionage in the Bundeswehr: conversation about Taurus attack on Crimea emerges - MAD plans investigation
fr.de/politik/russland-ukraine-krieg-taurus-krim-bundeswehr-aufzeichnung-propaganda-medwedew-putin-92865973.html
In his State of the Union address, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the NATO states against deploying troops in Ukraine ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-schwere-kaempfe-in-der-ostukraine-westlich-von-awdijiwka/27982126.html
Russia Hit By Tsunami of Bankruptcies: Insolvencies of Russian firms have increase by more than a half year-on-year, local business media is reporting.
newsweek.com/russia-bankruptcies-economy-kommersant-1876806
Russia announces intention to leave OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: The Russian Federation will suspend its participation in the Organization for Security and ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-announces-intention-to-leave-osce-parliamentary-assembly/
Was The Exceptional Separatist 'Congress' A Swing And A Miss For Transdniester's Breakaway Elite?
rferl.org/a/moldova-transdniester-separatist-congress-annexation-russia/32842823.html
Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Discusses BRICS Agenda with Foreign Parliamentarians
Read more: www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/03/29/deputy-speaker-of-russias-federation-council-discusses-brics-agenda-with-foreign-parliamentarians/
Putin to squeeze Russia rich elite to fund a war vs NATO: analysts : The Russian president is signalling that Russia's wealthy will have to give more as he plans ...
businessinsider.com/putin-squeeze-russiaelite-to-fund-war-vs-nato-analysts-2024-3
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Quick Glance: Russian Social Media: Influence and Discourse
- The death of Alexei Navalny sparked a significant increase in online discussions in Russia.
- Vladimir Putin's dominant presence in social media is maintained through state-controlled media and bots.
- In addition to Putin, Alexei Navalny stands out as a challenger on Russian social media platforms.
- Russia's top personalities on social media include world leaders, political figures, and cultural personalities.
Boosted By Defense Spending, Russian Economic Growth Jumped 3.6 Percent In 2023: Russia's economy jumped 3.6 percent last year despite sweeping Western sanctions ...
rferl.org/a/russia-economy-growth-defense-spending-ukraine-sanctions/32809703.html
Russia, Iran not invited to Munich Security Conference: The two countries did not show willingness to engage in an meaninfgul dialogue, Conference Chairperson ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-iran-not-invited-to-munich-security-conference/
Quick Glance: Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events, Day 720
- Norway warns of Russia's advantage in Ukraine war with support from Iran, China, North Korea, and Belarus.
- Kyiv researchers confirm first use of a hypersonic Zircon missile by Russia in Ukraine.
- Ukraine's Air Force destroys 14 of 17 Russian drones and one Kh-59 cruise missile.
- EU law adopted to use frozen Russian assets for financing Ukraine reconstruction.
Putin’s anti-war challenger faces likely exclusion from election: MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russian anti-war presidential candidate Boris Nadezhdin said on ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-05-putins-anti-war-challenger-faces-likely-exclusion-from-election/
Quick Glance: Presidential Candidate Faces Potential Disqualification
- Boris Nadezhdin, presidential candidate of the Civil Initiative, faces possible disqualification by the Central Election Commission.
- The commission plans presidential elections from March 15 to 17, 2024.
- The commission is reviewing submitted signatures and may disqualify Nadezhdin due to errors.
- Nadezhdin threatens to appeal to the Supreme Court if not allowed to participate.
Russian Students Confront Pro-Kremlin Censorship Activist Mizulina: Yekaterina Mizulina, the leader of Russia’s crackdown on anti-war artists and content ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/09/russian-students-confront-pro-kremlin-censorship-activist-mizulina-a84042
Russian media: Massive explosion occurs at weapons factory: The Votkinsk Machine Building Plant produces nuclear weapons components and ballistic missiles ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-massive-explosion-occurs-at-weapons-factory/
Chancellor Scholz has explained why the German government does not believe Germany should supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine. It is a weapon "which ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-scholz-begruendet-taurus-absage-mit-moeglichem-angriff-auf-moskau/27982126.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine: Escalating Attacks and Shootdowns
- Delays in weapon deliveries cost lives, emphasized by Selenskyj.
- District Nikopol is heavily damaged by Russian attacks.
- Another Russian fighter bomber is shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force.
- One person killed in an attack on Oblast Zaporizhzhia.
It’s Time to Take Back Housing: The Right to Buy turned a public good into private profit and birthed the housing crisis. But cities around the world are showing ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/12/its-time-to-take-back-housing
Military: Russian troops stationed in Modova's Transnistria pose no threat - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/29/military-russian-troops-stationed-in-modovas-transnistria-pose-no-threat/
Iraqi Parliament's monopoly has made state-building impossible: The unicameral legislature's dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/02/29/iraqi-parliaments-monopoly-has-made-state-building-impossible/
Nikolai Ryzhkov: Former head of government of the Soviet Union dies: Nikolai Ryzhkov was one of the last heads of government of the USSR. He was significantly ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-02/nikolai-ryschkow-frueherer-regierungschef-sowjetunion-gestorben
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Son of Putin ally found dead at 35 in ‘strange’ circumstances: Report : Son of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead under ...
wionews.com/world/son-of-putin-ally-found-dead-at-35-in-strange-circumstancs-report-692055
ISW analyses Russian attack on Ukraine on 7 February: Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have suggested that with its combined strikes on ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/8/7440894/
Russian Senate supports bill on asset confiscation as punishment for 'discrediting' army
kyivindependent.com/russian-senate-supports-punishable-asset-confiscation/
War in Ukraine: Latest news and developments: Since the end of February 2022, Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/international/ukraine-newsblog-mitarbeiter-von-schweizer-hilfswerk-in-der-ukraine-getoetet-russischer-verteidigungsminister-meldet-gelaendegewinne-ld.2557766
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Journey to EU Membership
- The historic decision of European leaders to initiate accession talks with Ukraine in December 2023 was celebrated in Kyiv as a recognition of years of efforts following the EuroMaidan Revolution.
- The agreement came after a European Commission decision in November 2023, recommending talks begin after Ukraine completed four out of seven steps outlined when it received candidate status in June 2023.
- Ukraine needs to undertake a thorough overhaul of its legislation, policies, and economy as it embarks on the long and arduous road to EU membership.
- Aligning with EU legislation has the potential to spark much-needed reforms in Ukraine, but will take years to implement all necessary laws.
Russia's State Duma adopts bill on property seizure for 'discrediting' Russian military
kyivindependent.com/russias-state-duma-adopts-bill-on-property-seizure-for-discrediting-russian-army/
Russia Plans to Confiscate Property of Convicted Regime Critics: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18403-russia-plans-to-confiscate-property-of-convicted-regime-critics
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv shot down PoW plane, Putin claims in first remarks on crash
news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-military-plane-crashes-in-russia-scores-on-board-reports-say-12541713
Quick Glance: Volodymyr Zelensky Condemns Russia's Handling of Downed Plane
- Plane crash in southern Russian region near Ukraine
- Ukraine's military intelligence not informed about airspace security
- Zelensky criticizes Russia for playing with lives of Ukrainian prisoners
- Ukraine's military intelligence indirectly acknowledges shooting down of the plane
How a sanctioned Russian senator became co-owner of the country’s rebranded McDonald’s chain — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2024/01/30/how-a-sanctioned-russian-senator-became-co-owner-of-the-country-s-rebranded-mcdonald-s-chain
Russia critics ‘will die like dogs,’ says MP accused of Litvinenko murder : Opposition abroad will ‘either end up with alcoholism or disappear without a trace ...
politico.eu/article/russia-critics-will-die-like-dogs-says-russian-mp-accused-of-litvinenko-murder/
EU Sanctions Russia’s Chief Denunciator Mizulina Over Free Speech Abuses: The European Union on Monday announced sanctions against the Kremlin-aligned Safe ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/01/29/eu-sanctions-russias-chief-denunciator-mizulina-over-free-speech-abuses-a83889
Council of Europe raises concerns about Russia's national minorities: The FCNM's Advisory Committee issued a statement saying that this step ...
kyivindependent.com/council-of-europe-raises-concerns-about-russias-national-minorities/
UN Says Recent Wave Of Russian Strikes Caused Steep Increase In Ukrainian Civilian Casualties
rferl.org/a/un-russian-strikes-ukraine-civilian-casualties-rise/32777837.html
Putin Ally Issues Ominous 'Red Button' Threat Over NATO War Report: Sergey Mironov, leader of A Just Russia, said that as a nuclear power, Russia "will take all ...
newsweek.com/russia-putin-mironov-kaliningrad-1861104
Russia seeks to legitimise its invasion of Ukraine with "elections" in occupied territories – UK Intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/17/7433419/
Russias Putin promises harsh punishment for foreign meddling in 2024 election: Russias Putin promises harsh punishment for foreign meddling in 2024 election
wionews.com/world/russias-putin-promises-harsh-punishment-for-foreign-meddling-in-2024-election-670172
Quick Glance: Putin's Independent Run with Party Backing
- The 'voters' initiative group' unanimously supports Putin as a self-nominated candidate for the Russian presidential election in March 2024.
- Putin needs to gather 300,000 voter signatures to register as an independent candidate.
- All regional branches of the United Russia party will actively support Putin's election campaign.
- Putin announced his candidacy for a new presidential term in December 2024, and the Russian presidential election is set for 17 March.
What I learned in 20 years of EUobserver interviews: Look plausible, be on time, plan questions — these are my top tips for doing interviews after 20 years of ...
euobserver.com/news/157805
Russia’s soft power empire pivots to Global South: Faced with mounting obstacles across Europe, Russia's soft power juggernaut churns into high gear in ...
euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/21/russias-soft-power-empire-pivots-to-global-south/
Putin Announces 2024 Presidential Run at Behest of Soldiers: Vladimir Putin, 71, who has been in power since 2000, was long expected to announce his bid for ...
newsweek.com/putin-announces-presidential-run-bid-russia-2024-election-1850738
Russia: Will Vladimir Putin run for the fifth time on March 17?: Russia's 2024 presidential election has been set for March 17. Vladimir Putin has not yet ...
de.euronews.com/2023/12/07/russland-wird-wladimir-putin-am-17-marz-zum-funften-mal-kandidieren
Patriotic Russian singer Shaman put on a holiday concert for the Federation Council. He sang his song “Let’s Stand Up.” Valentina Matviyenko ... Show more
Kyiv Expects Delivery Of F-16s 'Soon' As Further U.S. Aid Remains Stalled In Congress
rferl.org/a/ukraine-f16-delivery-soon/32723297.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine Stalemate Favors Putin's War
- Ukraine is in a stalemate, favoring Putin's war.
- Ukraine faces challenges in convincing the West to continue arming its troops and battling entrenched Russian forces.
- After almost two years of war, Ukraine is confronted by enormous challenges, while Putin's strategy appears to be working.
- The next few months are unlikely to produce any surprising results, but Ukraine could hold its defensive positions and try another counteroffensive in the spring.
Authorities Fund Kremlin-Loyal Women’s Movements to Foil Protesting Families of Mobilized Soldiers – Holod
themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/26/authorities-fund-kremlin-loyal-womens-movements-to-foil-protesting-families-of-mobilized-soldiers-holod-a83572
Navalny's Foundation launch Russia Without Putin campaign before elections: Alexei Navalnys Anti-Corruption Foundation has announced the launch of the Russia ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/7/7432051/
Russia elects new president on March 17: Vladimir Putin is almost certain to be confirmed in office. This would make him president for another six years - and ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000198637/russland-waehlt-am-17-maerz-neuen-praesidenten
Russia to hold presidential vote in four occupied Ukrainian regions: Russia to hold presidential vote in four occupied Ukrainian regions
wionews.com/world/russia-to-hold-presidential-vote-in-four-occupied-ukrainian-regions-668598
Russia Presidential Election Set for March 17, 2024: Russia's upper house of parliament on Thursday set March 17, 2024, as the date for the next presidential ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/07/russia-presidential-election-set-for-march-17-2024-a83342
It’s Time to Take Back Housing: The Right to Buy turned a public good into private profit and birthed the housing crisis. But cities around the world are showing ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/12/its-time-to-take-back-housing
Norway, UK to launch coalition for Ukraine: Norway and the U.K. will launch a joint coalition for support for Ukraine on Dec. 11, the Norwegian Defense Ministry ...
kyivindependent.com/norway-uk-to-launch-coalition-for-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Ukraine: Zelenskyy Cancels US Senators Briefing
- The Ukrainian President canceled a scheduled meeting with US senators.
- He was going to request continued military support due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
- The Biden administration urges Congress to approve nearly $106 billion for the war in Ukraine.
- A group of Republicans oppose further assistance, arguing that US funds should be spent at home.
Five injured - This is the result of a fire that broke out on Alfred-Koch-Strasse in Ramsen on the night of Monday to Tuesday. 🚒
Russia to hold 2024 presidential election on March 17: Having established tight control over Russias political system, Putins victory in the March election is ...
firstpost.com/world/russia-to-hold-2024-presidential-election-on-march-17-13476792.html
Putin, Russian Officials React to Henry Kissinger’s Death: Former U.S.
themoscowtimes.com/2023/11/30/putin-russian-officials-react-to-henry-kissingers-death-a83261
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger's Diplomacy
- Understanding the subtle interplay between interests, values, and the use of force remains relevant
- Many perceive him as the foremost advocate of an amoral realism that stains America
- However, Mr. Kissinger was distinguished not only by his Realpolitik, but also by the idealism that permeated his diplomatic practice
- Today, this means preserving peace between China and America
EU condemns pseudo-presidential elections in occupied territories of Ukraine: On behalf of the European Union, EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell has strongly ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/13/7432865/
‘That woman will take them to Moscow’ High-ranking Russian politician Sergey Mironov and his wife adopt child deported from Ukraine — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2023/11/23/that-woman-will-take-them-to-moscow
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