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Ukraine
The President says Ukraine will share intel with global agencies on Russia’s plans for major disruptions of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, which is expected to have 80 to 100 nations present.
Apr. 25
Europe
As European elections near, worries over Kremlin interference rise, from media sway to direct political influence.
Apr. 25
Europe
Proposals come ahead of the June parliamentary elections, which Moscow has been trying to manipulate through fake news and “members of the European Parliament paid to spread propaganda.”
Apr. 25
War in Ukraine
Moscow has been accused of forcibly taking Ukrainian children into Russian territory during its full-scale offensive, with Lvova-Belova wanted by the ICC on charges related to those allegations.
Apr. 25
US
Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support from the US. Russians on social media are absolutely furious.
Apr. 24
War in Ukraine
The Russian Deputy Defense Minister who oversaw the supposed restoration of occupied Mariupol after its destruction by Kremlin forces is suspected of taking a 1 million ruble bribe.
Apr. 24
Russia
Airbus did not specify the nature or duration of these permits. Canadian authorities have not commented on the situation.
Apr. 24
Russia
Patriarch Kirill, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, signed a decree banning priest Dmitry Safronov from giving blessings, carrying a cross or wearing the frock for three years.
Apr. 24
US
The US move comes after it accused Moscow of developing an anti-satellite nuclear weapon to put in space, an allegation that Russia’s defense minister has flatly denied.
Apr. 24
Russia
Locals reported hearing a series of explosions near the village of Razdorovo, 10 kilometers from the city of Smolensk, followed by a glow and smoke from the oil depot.
Apr. 24
Russia
The equipment allows for secure and reliable communication for mobile phones used by Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
RFE/RL journalists had approached him in July 2022 and asked him in a “vox pop” interview if he thought a detente between Russia and NATO countries was needed.
Apr. 23
Russia
The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil sanctions after spotting “antennas and masts” atypical of fishing vessels.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
Russia has stepped up devastating bombardments on Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks, at a perilous moment for Kyiv as it struggles with manpower and ammunition shortages.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
Washington is poised to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the US. This is the right action to take, and now the EU, which holds the lion’s share of Moscow’s frozen assets, must follow suit.
Apr. 23
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20