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Russia Bans WWF Environmental Group

undesirable organization The WWF has been branded an "undesirable" organization, a label that requires it to cease all activities inside Russia.  
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Putin’s Silence Heralds the Return of Russia’s Governors as a Political Force

opinion Amid the state of semi-paralysis within the power vertical, those nearer to the bottom of it are gaining unprecedented autonomy.
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Russian Nuclear Scientist Jailed 9 Years for Treason

Investigators accused Victor Ilyin of attempting to pass sensitive information to the security services of Ukraine, the U.S. and Britain.
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Deep strike

3 Drones Downed Outside Moscow Military Base

An anonymous law enforcement source told state media that one of the targets in the drone attack was Russia's 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division.
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Finger pointing

Who Do Russians Blame for the Kakhovka Dam's Destruction?

Ukraine's Kakhovka dam was destroyed in the early hours of June 6, sparking an environmental and humanitarian crisis in the partially-occupied Kherson...
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Breaking with tradition

War-Themed Indigenous Holiday Sparks Outrage in Russia's Far East

Just days before celebrations started, local authorities said Yhyakh 2023 would be dedicated to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
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discrete funeral

Russia Buries General Suspected Killed in Ukraine – Reports

The Russian military has not confirmed Major General Sergei Goryachev's death despite the growing evidence that he was killed in a strike last week.
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In depth

Will the Kakhovka Dam’s Destruction Hinder Ukraine’s Counteroffensive?

The flooding will make it harder for both Moscow and Kyiv to ferry large military units across the Dnipro River — changing the theater of war.
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No more euro

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank Suspends Euro Transfers in Russia and Neighboring Countries

Raiffeisen Russia said the change — impacting both individual and corporate clients — was due to “restrictions imposed by correspondent banks.”...
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Crimea’s Tourism Industry Faces Another Lost Summer as War Rages On

Putin promised prosperity and security when he annexed Crimea in 2014. Now his war on Ukraine could be a fatal blow for the region’s tourism sector.
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Editor's Pick

In depth

Why a Soviet-American Thinker Moderated Putin’s SPIEF Panel

Russia once lured Western media stars to its flagship economic event. This year, not even Tucker Carlson accepted the invite, an organizer said.
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In depth

'They Forgot About Us': Fear and Uncertainty Reign in Heavily Shelled Russian Border Town

Cross-border incursions, constant shelling and mass evacuations have turned Shebekino into a ghost town.
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In depth

Ideology, Money or Freedom? Why Fighters from the Global South Join Russia’s Army in Ukraine

Tanzanian, Uzbek, Tajik, and Zambian nationals are just some of those known to have fought for Russia in Ukraine.
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In depth

Russia’s Massive Army Recruitment Drive Appears to Deliver Few Soldiers

Experts believe the campaign is a Kremlin attempt to avoid risking a major public backlash by launching another round of mobilization. 
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Georgia Becomes Marriage Hub for Russian Emigres Amid Uncertainty of War

“There was so much uncertainty,” said newlywed Alexei Yermolaev. “We needed to somehow ‘lock in’ our relationship.” 
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opinion

A Love Letter from Russia to America

We have become a nation of ostriches run by a few lunatics and their equally deranged minority of supporters.
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MT+
sponsored

Anti-War Russian Diaspora Emerges as Powerful Force for Justice, Ukrainian Sovereignty

Map of Peace is an online platform that helps Russian-speaking anti-war activists by serving as a centralized hub for all their initiatives, maximizing...
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opinion
Andrey Pertsev

Putin’s Silence Heralds the Return of Russia’s Governors as a Political Force

5 Min read
Ryan Bauer and Erik E. Mueller

Russian Private Military Companies Thriving Due to War with Ukraine

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Alexei Gusev

Why Support for Putin’s War Is Rife in Russia’s Worst-Hit Regions

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Emil Avdaliani

Russia-Iran Ties Are Transactional — And Warming Fast

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Anonymous

A Love Letter from Russia to America

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Photos and Videos

war-scarred city

In Photos: Life Under Russian Occupation in Ukraine's Mariupol

Finger pointing

Who Do Russians Blame for the Kakhovka Dam's Destruction?

economic expo

Russia's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, in Photos

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redirected strategies

Will the Kakhovka Dam’s Destruction Hinder Ukraine’s Counteroffensive?

The flooding will make it harder for both Moscow and Kyiv to ferry large military units across the Dnipro River — changing the theater of war.
4 Min read
declined invites

Why a Soviet-American Thinker Moderated Putin’s SPIEF Panel

Russia once lured Western media stars to its flagship economic event. This year, not even Tucker Carlson accepted the invite, an organizer said.
4 Min read
empty beaches

Crimea’s Tourism Industry Faces Another Lost Summer as War Rages On

Putin promised prosperity and security when he annexed Crimea in 2014. Now his war on Ukraine could be a fatal blow for the region’s tourism sector.
4 Min read
'no real purpose'

War and SPIEF: Russia's Flagship Economic Forum Flatlines

SPIEF organizers and senior businesspeople described a diminished event that lacks purpose and fails to draw the high-profile guests it once did.
4 Min read
long way from home

Ideology, Money or Freedom? Why Fighters from the Global South Join Russia’s Army in Ukraine

Tanzanian, Uzbek, Tajik, and Zambian nationals are just some of those known to have fought for Russia in Ukraine.
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Business
No more euro

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank Suspends Euro Transfers in Russia and Neighboring Countries

Raiffeisen Russia said the change — impacting both individual and corporate clients — was due to “restrictions imposed by correspondent banks.”...
1 Min read
Grape domination

Georgia Overtakes Italy as Top Still Wine Importer to Russia – Kommersant

Georgian wine now accounts for just over 19% of total still wine imports to Russia — the largest share among all other countries.
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'No limits' partnership

China’s Russian Oil Imports Highest Since Ukraine Invasion

Customs data shows that imports of Russian crude by China have almost doubled since Moscow invaded its neighbor last year.
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arts and life
signs of friction

Moscow Ally Kyrgyzstan Sours on Russian Anti-War Emigres

A spate of canceled concerts by Russian anti-war performers and arrests of anti-war activists reflect Bishkek's continued deference to Moscow.
3 Min read
war-scarred city

In Photos: Life Under Russian Occupation in Ukraine's Mariupol

The port city was nearly completely destroyed during a three-month Russian siege in the spring of 2022.
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weekend kitchen

Celebrate Summer with a Georgian Cherry Plum Stew

Chakapuli is made with lamb, cherry plums, and plenty of herbs and spices.
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the new diaspora
signs of friction

Moscow Ally Kyrgyzstan Sours on Russian Anti-War Emigres

A spate of canceled concerts by Russian anti-war performers and arrests of anti-war activists reflect Bishkek's continued deference to Moscow.
3 Min read
home away from home

Russian Theater Escapes Repression at Home for Revival in Israel

Fulcro joins the list of Israeli theaters formed by and with artists from Russia in past decades.
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love finds a way

Georgia Becomes Marriage Hub for Russian Emigres Amid Uncertainty of War

“There was so much uncertainty,” said newlywed Alexei Yermolaev. “We needed to somehow ‘lock in’ our relationship.” 
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