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Ukraine Fires Wave of Drones at Russia on Last Day of Key Economic Forum

Officials said 86 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, near where Russia is hosting its key economic forum.

Cracks in Russia’s Economy Shine Through at SPIEF

Amid the spectacle of Russia's centerpiece business event, top executives and officials hinted at growing unease about the state of the economy.

Telegram Founder Durov Slams Russia’s Internet Censorship as a Boon for U.S. Spying

“The Russian official who broke the internet and threw the country back by decades under the guise of ‘digital sovereignty’ deserves a national security...

Putin Talks Multipolarity and Shrugs Off Economic Pain at ‘Russian Davos’

The president’s address bore a striking similarity to his speech last year, once again touting BRICS and framing Russia’s economy as resilient.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 370 POWs

Both sides said that several civilians were also released as part of the swap, which the United Arab Emirates mediated.

‘I Touched a Nerve’: British Teenager Banned From Russia Over Work on Crypto Sanctions Evasion

Moscow hit 17-year-old Alexander Browder with an entry ban after he investigated Russia’s use of cryptocurrency networks to dodge sanctions.

5 Azerbaijani Crew Members Killed in Sea of Azov Cargo Ship Attack

The strike occurred in Taganrog Bay, a narrow northeastern arm of the Sea of Azov bordered by Russia’s Krasnodar and Rostov regions.

At Least 7 Killed in Overnight Russian Attacks Against Ukraine

Kyiv region Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said four people were killed in an attack on a factory that makes dairy products for children.

Russian Insurers Offer Property Protection Against Drone and Missile Damage

Policy terms from major firms AlfaStrakhovanie and Ingosstrakh now explicitly list “military actions” as covered perils for property damage or loss...

Apple Removes Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store

Max said it reached out to Apple to resolve the issue and advised users to download the messenger from alternative app stores or directly from its official...

In Open Letter to Putin, Zelensky Calls for Meeting and Ceasefire

Putin has said he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal, rejecting calls to meet before then.

'Fedorova, Out!': Ex-RT Journalist Faces Increasing Scrutiny in France

Three years after RT France was shut down, its former chief remains a visible — and controversial — figure in French media.

Crimea Suspends Gasoline Sales and Distribution of Fuel Vouchers

Authorities in the annexed peninsula did not say when they expected sales to resume at local gas stations.

Has the Tide Turned Against Russia in the Ukraine War?

While Ukraine has gained some ground and intensified strikes deep inside Russia, experts caution that Kyiv is far from a strategic turning point.

Andrew Tate Is in Russia — and Almost Everyone Hates It

The face of the manosphere has achieved the seemingly impossible: he has united voices from across Russia's political spectrum.

EU Countries Demand Stricter Visa Rules for Russians

“I want there to be no more shopping weekends. I want there to be no more fancy trips to Europe while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield,” Sweden’s...

Russian Post Resumes U.S. Mail and Package Deliveries

The company said deliveries from the U.S. were restored in late May, with the first batch having already arrived in Russia.

Moscow to Host U.S.-Russia Hockey Match Next Month

The president of AmCham Russia said the inaugural match will take place at the Kristall ice palace within Moscow’s Luzhniki Olympic Complex on July 1...

Russian Central Bank Chief Skips SPIEF After Calling In Sick

A source told Vedomosti that Elvira Nabiullina actually skipped the economic forum to attend the funeral of her adviser Alexei Mozhin.

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