Russia Sentences Crimean to 14 Years on Treason Charges
Published: October 4, 2024 15:26
Separately, Russia also opened a criminal case against a street sweeper in the Urals who supported a man imprisoned for an arson attack on an army draft office.
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Putin Abandons Peace Talks, Seeks to Destroy Ukrainian State After Kursk Incursion – Report
Published: October 4, 2024 14:07
“Nothing will stop until Ukraine collapses,” the head of a large state-owned enterprise who is in regular contact with Putin told Poyasnitelnaya Zapiska.
Investigators Collected Snow, Underwear and More From Scene of Navalny’s Death – Dossier Center
Published: October 4, 2024 12:47
“The full list of seized items suggests that not a single thing that Navalny had touched was left in the [prison] colony,” Dossier said.
FSB Chief Calls Pager Attacks a ‘Direct Threat’ to CIS Countries
Published: October 4, 2024 12:31
Speaking at a meeting of CIS special service chiefs, Bortnikov said that such technology could be used for other assassination attempts.
In Russia’s Caucasus, a Tentative Border Redraw Edges Republics Closer to Instability
Published: October 4, 2024 11:15
For many in Ingushetia, learning that parts of the republic's territory could be handed over to neighboring North Ossetia was like rubbing salt in the wound.
‘Russian Spy’ Whale Likely Died of Infection – Norwegian Police
Published: October 4, 2024 10:35
The whale, nicknamed “Hvaldimir,” a pun on the Norwegian word for whale (hval) and the whale’s purported ties to Moscow, first appeared in 2019.
Beached Orcas Rescued Off Russian Coast
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/04/beached-orcas-rescued-off-russian-coast-a86578
Published: October 4, 2024 10:20
The cetaceans — two adults and two young — had been stranded since Wednesday on the shore of the Kamchatka peninsula.
Siberian Region Declares ‘High Alert’ Over Electricity Shortages
Published: October 4, 2024 10:13
Authorities in the neighboring republic of Buryatia have already introduced power supply restrictions.
Car Bomb Kills Security Chief at Ukraine's Russian-Held Nuclear Plant
Published: October 4, 2024 09:40
Andriy Korotkiy was inside his vehicle when it was hit by an explosion at around 7:00 a.m. local time in the Russian-occupied city of Enerhodar, Kyiv said.
Russia Calls On West to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan
Published: October 4, 2024 09:21
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, did not say whether his country would lift its own terrorist designation on the Taliban.
Ukraine Claims Attack on Russian Oil Depot
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/04/ukraine-claims-attack-on-russian-oil-depot-a86574
Published: October 4, 2024 08:37
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted or downed 18 Ukrainian drones over three Russian regions.
Russia Evacuates Diplomats' Family Members from Lebanon
Published: October 3, 2024 15:47
The evacuation flight did not include other Russian citizens in Lebanon, according to the state-run Rossiskaya Gazeta newspaper.
Moldova Uncovers ’Unprecedented’ Pro-Russia Vote Rigging
Published: October 3, 2024 14:33
The scheme is said to include more than 100,000 people with the right to vote in Moldova.
Ukraine Claims Drone Strike on Russia’s Borisoglebsk Air Base – Reports
Published: October 3, 2024 14:13
The targeted base reportedly stored guided aerial bombs, Su-35 and Su-34 fighter jets as well as aviation fuel.
What Went Wrong for Ukraine at Vuhledar?
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/03/what-went-wrong-for-ukraine-at-vuhledar-a86565
Published: October 3, 2024 14:07
Ukraine’s defense of the embattled town was hit by chronic problems affecting the country’s military. But the long battle put Russia under pressure, too.
How the War in Ukraine Split the Orthodox Church
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/03/how-the-war-in-ukraine-split-the-orthodox-church-a86562
Published: October 3, 2024 13:20
Many churches across Ukraine have turned their back on the Moscow Patriarchate and joined a rival group, turning away from the “Russky Mir."
Moscow Nurse Jailed 8 Years for Anti-War Posts
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/03/moscow-nurse-jailed-8-years-for-anti-war-posts-a86564
Published: October 3, 2024 12:56
Olga Menshikh reportedly had 15 followers on social media.
Russian ‘Mercenary’ Trial of 72-Year-Old American Made Secret
Published: October 3, 2024 12:07
Prosecutors say that American Stefan Hubbard, who has lived in Ukraine since 2014, fought with a territorial defense unit.
Rescuers Working to Save Stranded Orca Whale Family in Russia’s Far East
Published: October 3, 2024 11:39
The two orcas and two calves were caught in a low tide in the Sea of Okhotsk.
Russian Beaten By Kadyrov's Son for Quran-Burning Charged With Treason
Published: October 3, 2024 09:29
Nikita Zhuravel, 20, is currently imprisoned in Chechnya for allegedly burning a Quran outside a mosque.
Putin Names Separatist Officer as Kremlin Envoy to Russia's Defense Hub
Published: October 3, 2024 09:02
Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Zhoga, who had headed the Russian-installed parliament of the Donetsk region, gained fame when he was filmed asking Putin to seek re-election.
Tolstoy Descendants Feud Over Russian Peace Prize
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/03/tolstoy-descendants-feud-over-russian-peace-prize-a86557
Published: October 3, 2024 08:19
The prize, first awarded this September, was given to the African Union at a ceremony in Moscow.
Beyonce, Lana Del Rey, Metallica ‘Blacklisted’ in Russia – Vyorstka
Published: October 2, 2024 19:22
Ad agencies and event organizers are strongly urged to exclude the artists’ songs from their ads and to avoid playing them at public events.
Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Cryptex, UAPS Payment System Creators
Published: October 2, 2024 16:03
Last week, the U.S. sanctioned Cryptex and announced that it was charging two Russian nationals in connection with “operating billion-dollar money laundering services.”
On the Pokrovsk Front, Ukrainian Forces Struggle To Hold Back the Russian Advance
Published: October 2, 2024 14:53
While the men of the 68th Jaeger Brigade and the 15th Brigade seem to have stabilized the front, no one knows for how long.
Russia Allows Criminal Defendants to Fight in Ukraine
Published: October 2, 2024 14:14
The move is expected to expand the pool of potential recruits for Russia's two-and-a-half-year war.
Trial Opens for Russian Journalists in Navalny ‘Extremism’ Case
Published: October 2, 2024 13:20
Antonina Favorskaya, Konstantin Gabov, Sergei Karelin and Artyom Kriger were accused of producing videos for Navalny's groups.
EU Moves to Sanction Russia Over Hybrid Attacks
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/02/eu-moves-to-sanction-russia-over-hybrid-attacks-a86551
Published: October 2, 2024 12:41
The move will allow the EU to impose visa bans and asset freezes on those responsible for the attacks.
Russia’s 2025 Budget Seen as Pro-Inflationary – Analysts
Published: October 2, 2024 11:49
The 2025 budget boosts military spending by 25%, with the Russian Central Bank warning of fiscal risks to inflation.
Kremlin Calls for ‘Restraint’ After Iran Missile Attack on Israel
Published: October 2, 2024 10:49
The Kremlin also called on Israel to pull its troops out of Lebanon on Tuesday.
Russia Claims Kyiv’s Stronghold of Vuhledar – Reports
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/02/russia-claims-kyivs-stronghold-of-vuhledar-reports-a86546
Published: October 2, 2024 10:20
The capture of Vuhledar would mark a major success for Moscow, which has made a number of unsuccessful attempts to take the city since 2022.
Kyiv Accuses Russian Troops of Executing 16 Ukrainian POWs
Published: October 2, 2024 09:55
“This is the largest known case of the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the front line,” Ukrainian prosecutors said.
Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Opposition Politician Shlosberg
Published: October 2, 2024 09:40
Shlosberg, one of the few anti-war voices remaining in Russia, faces up to two years in prison if convicted.
Russia’s ‘Evil Corp’ Hackers Unmasked by Sweeping Sanctions
Published: October 2, 2024 08:50
The sanctions also revealed that many of the group’s members are family.
China's Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand' Ties – State Media
Published: October 2, 2024 08:34
"Political mutual trust between the two sides has continued to deepen, practical cooperation has achieved remarkable results," Xinhua quoted Xi as saying.
Russian Court Imprisons 13 Young Men for Anti-War Sabotage Acts
Published: October 2, 2024 08:25
The men were accused of committing 13 acts of sabotage at strategic railway and energy sites in the Russian capital and the Krasnoyarsk region.
Multiple Baby Kangaroos Go Missing in Russia in Less Than a Week
Published: October 1, 2024 15:35
The disappearances have sparked suspicion that the animals may have been stolen in a coordinated campaign.
Kremlin Condemns Israel's Raids Into Lebanon, Urges Troop Withdrawal
Published: October 1, 2024 15:01
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also warned that Israeli's attack on southern Lebanon risked destabilizing the entire region.
Russia Adds DOXA Co-Founder Aramyan to ‘Terrorists and Extremists’ List
Published: October 1, 2024 14:39
Armen Aramyan, who fled Russia in 2022 after being sentenced to correctional labor, responded to the news by writing, “It took a while.”
Russia’s Army Plans to Enlist 20,000 Criminal Defendants for Ukraine War – IStories
Published: October 1, 2024 14:04
A military source said the Defense Ministry turned to criminal defendants after running out of convicted prisoners willing to volunteer to fight.
Russia's FSB Detains Nearly 40 Alleged Supporters of 'Ukrainian Terrorist' Groups
Published: October 1, 2024 13:04
Authorities claimed that nine teenagers had been involved in planning "armed attacks on educational and religious institutions."
Germany’s Scholz Plans Phone Call With Putin – Die Zeit
Published: October 1, 2024 12:37
Scholz and Putin last spoke in December 2022, when the German chancellor urged the Kremlin leader to withdraw his troops from Ukraine.
Russian Manufacturing Activity Dips for First Time Since April 2022
Published: October 1, 2024 10:48
The decline was driven by contractions in output, new orders and employment, according to S&P Global.
St. Petersburg Bans Holocaust Memorial Event, Citing Covid-19 Restrictions
Published: October 1, 2024 10:09
The annual event has traditionally taken place at the “Formula of Sorrow” monument, built in memory of Jews killed during the Nazi occupation.
Russian Strike on Kherson Kills 7
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/01/russian-strike-on-kherson-kills-7-a86527
Published: October 1, 2024 08:34
The regional prosecutor’s office said Russian forces struck a market in the center of the city.
Wildberries CEO Announces Successful Merger With Russ Group Following Dispute
Published: October 1, 2024 08:25
Media report that the merger may be part of Russia’s wartime redistribution of assets, benefiting business figures linked to the Kremlin.
Moscow Police Arrest 3 Journalists Outside Annexation Celebration on Red Square
Published: October 1, 2024 07:50
Human rights watchdog OVD-Info said one of the journalists worked at the news website Republic and the other two for SOTAvision.
Russia Plans 30% Defense Spending Hike in 2025
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/30/russia-plans-30-defense-spending-hike-in-2025-a86524
Published: September 30, 2024 14:59
According to a draft budget sent to Russia's parliament, defense spending is set to be more than twice the amount of social spending.
Russia’s Kamchatka Launches Night Patrols to Combat Roaming Bears
Published: September 30, 2024 14:41
“Our city has never faced bears wandering into town like this,” local authorities said after issuing a “high alert” over increased bear sightings.
Russia Jails Ex-Editor of Youth Magazine DOXA 7 Years in Absentia for ‘Justifying Terrorism’
Published: September 30, 2024 12:59
Maria Menshikova was convicted over two posts she made on the Russian social network VKontakte in the summer of 2022.
Russian Court Sentences Pro-War Writer’s Would-Be Assassin to Life in Prison
Published: September 30, 2024 12:40
A judge found Ukrainian national Alexander Permyakov guilty of terrorism, terrorist training, arms trafficking and forgery.
Russian PM Mishustin Arrives in Tehran for Talks With Iranian President
Published: September 30, 2024 11:54
The visit comes ahead of a planned meeting between Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massed Pezeshkian at next month’s BRICS summit in Russia.
Russian Military to Draft 133K Conscripts in Fall Call-Up
Published: September 30, 2024 10:46
The Russian Defense Ministry assured that the newly drafted conscripts will not be deployed to fight on the front lines in Ukraine.
Elderly American Pleads Guilty to Fighting in Ukraine Against Russia
Published: September 30, 2024 10:03
Stephen Hubbard’s sister confirmed that he had been living in Ukraine since 2014 but denied that he fought as a mercenary.
Unredacted Report on Navalny’s Death Shows Signs of Possible Poisoning – The Insider
Published: September 30, 2024 09:01
“These symptoms can hardly be explained by anything other than poisoning,” the doctor who treated Navalny after his 2020 poisoning said.
Russian Military to Have Authority Over Nuclear Strike Conditions, Kremlin Says
Published: September 30, 2024 08:25
“This is the prerogative of our specialists, our military, who are closely monitoring the weapons used and how they are being employed,” Moscow said.
Putin Says Russia Will Achieve 'All Goals Set' in War Against Ukraine
Published: September 30, 2024 07:56
The Kremlin leader made his statement in a video message released to mark the second anniversary of what Moscow calls "Reunification Day."
Russian PM to Meet Iranian President in Tehran
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/29/russian-pm-to-meet-iranian-president-in-tehran-a86511
Published: September 29, 2024 17:12
The announcement came as Russia has condemned Israel's "political murder" of Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
Some 500 Scientists to Be Impacted When Europe Lab CERN Cuts Russia Ties
Published: September 29, 2024 11:55
The exclusion of Russia on Nov. 30 also means Europe’s physics lab will lose out on significant financial contributions.
Russia Says Destroyed 125 Ukrainian Drones
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/29/russia-says-destroyed-125-ukrainian-drones-a86509
Published: September 29, 2024 08:05
Regional governors reported some damage but no casualties from the attack.
Russia 'Decisively Condemns' Hezbollah Chief's Killing
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/29/russia-decisively-condemns-hezbollah-chiefs-killing-a86508
Published: September 29, 2024 02:45
Moscow's foreign minister suggested an effort was underway to drag Washington into a regional war.
Deaths From Russian Service Station Blast Rise to 13
Published: September 28, 2024 12:29
Russia's Investigative Committee said it opened a probe into the provision of dangerous services causing multiple deaths.
In Russia, International Safe Abortion Day Is a Reminder of Reproductive Rights Backsliding
Published: September 28, 2024 09:25
Russia has backtracked on its once-liberal abortion policies, leaving thousands of women with increasingly limited access to abortion care.
Russian Hospital Strikes Kill 7, Ukraine Says
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/28/russian-hospital-strikes-kill-7-ukraine-says-a86506
Published: September 28, 2024 08:55
Ukraine's National Police called the strikes a "cynical attack," as prosecutors said one policeman was killed and another injured.
How Close is Russia to Capturing Ukraine’s Key Stronghold of Vuhledar?
Published: September 27, 2024 19:46
While Vuhledar's defenders are holding out for now, analysts say it’s only a matter of time before Ukrainian troops are forced to withdraw.
Russia Tries Independent Election Monitor Co-Chair
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/27/russia-tries-independent-election-monitor-co-chair-a86504
Published: September 27, 2024 16:46
Grigory Melkonyants is the co-chair of Golos, which monitors electoral campaigns and regularly denounces vote rigging.
Service Station Blast Kills 5 in Russia’s Dagestan
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/27/service-station-blast-kills-5-in-russias-dagestan-a86503
Published: September 27, 2024 16:22
Almost 120 rescuers were working at the scene south of Dagestan's capital Makhachkala.
Gazprom Drops From Russia’s Most Profitable Company to Outside Forbes’ Top 100
Published: September 27, 2024 15:29
But Forbes noted that the company’s record loss last year was “more on paper,” as Gazprom’s cash flow remained stable at $24.6 billion.
Russian Judge Who Convicted Gershkovich Says Court Did Not Examine Material Evidence
Published: September 27, 2024 15:00
"Why did it go so quickly? The thing is, the court did not examine material evidence," Judge Andrei Mineyev said.