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nordic alliance

Finland's End of Military Neutrality a 'Mistake,' Putin Tells Finnish President

Helsinki is expected to announce its NATO membership bid on Sunday.

ossetia referendum

Georgia’s Breakaway Region to Hold Referendum on Joining Russia in July: Leader

The leader of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia on Friday set July 17 as a date for a referendum on joining Russia.

'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.

plea for diplomacy

Pentagon Chief Urges ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Ceasefire in Call With Russian Counterpart

U.S. Defense Secretary urged his Russian counterpart to implement a ceasefire in Ukraine, in their first conversation since the war began.

more news

Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption

Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.

Anti-War Artist Flees Russia After Thwarted Victory Day Protest

Danila Tkachenko planned to fill the air with blue-and-yellow smoke during Russia's massive military parade on Red Square.

fighting abroad

Georgians Take Up Arms Against Russia in Ukraine

At least nine Georgians have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, likely the largest death toll among any foreign contingent.

looming stalemate

Russia Bogged Down in Ukraine Amid 'Long War' Warnings

Modest gains made by Russian forces have come at the cost of losing control over other areas.

military spectacle

In Photos: Moscow’s Victory Day Military Parade

Despite ongoing fighting in Ukraine, Russia marked Victory Day on Monday with a massive military parade through central Moscow.

opinion Yevgenia Albats

What the People Say: Yevgenia Albats Goes on the Road

opinion Rev. John Chryssavgis

The Orthodox Church Is on the Wrong Side of History

opinion Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

Putin Pulls Russian Spy Agency Out of Ukraine

opinion Gennady Burbulis

In Memory of Stanislav Shushkevich

opinion Philip Boobbyer

Russian Dissent Then and Now: 'For Your Freedom and Ours'

opinion Yevgenia Albats

A Heart-to-Heart With Russia's Elites

rural redevelopment

An Artist Brings Life Back to Russia's Abandoned Villages

In Photos: Russians March in Memory of Relatives Who Fought in WWII

military spectacle

In Photos: Moscow’s Victory Day Military Parade

dress rehearsal

In Photos: Russia's Victory Parade Rehearsals in Full Swing

Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption

Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.

shipping sell-off

Russia’s Sovcomflot Sells Tankers as Sanctions Loom – WSJ

The European Union and Britain have ordered banks and companies to extricate themselves from Russian contracts by May 15.

shrinking inventories

Ukraine War Drives Up Russia’s Auto Part Prices – Kommersant

“There’s enough spare parts in stock for two to four months of work,” one dealer said.

economic confidence

Putin Says Sanctions Hurting West More Than Russia

Putin also welcomed the "gradual" slowdown as well as the recovery of the ruble.

rural redevelopment

An Artist Brings Life Back to Russia's Abandoned Villages

An artist came back home to find that the villages of his childhood were empty and rotting.

Celebrated Russian Director to Make Eduard Limonov Biopic

The film will be released in the spring of 2023 after additional filming this summer.

Blue, Yellow and Green Make an Anti-War Poster Go Viral

A cycling enthusiast felt helpless to support Ukraine, until he came up with an idea for a poster.

Russia's Bolshoi Scraps Performances by Critical Directors

Several dancers have in recent weeks quit the Bolshoi including prima ballerina Olga Smirnova.

russia stay home

The Curtain Falls on Russian Films in Europe

After a banner year for Russian film in 2021, this year Russian movies and actors won't be seen on screen.

More Arts and Life

Anti-War Artist Flees Russia After Thwarted Victory Day Protest

Danila Tkachenko planned to fill the air with blue-and-yellow smoke during Russia's massive military parade on Red Square.

Undercover departure

Pussy Riot Activist Maria Alyokhina Leaves Russia – NYT

The anti-Kremlin activist disguised herself as a food courier to leave Moscow.

Russians in London Protest Ukraine War, Kremlin Crackdown

Attendees were draped in the white and blue flags that are a symbol of Russia’s anti-war movement.

Nearly 4M Russians Left Russia in Early 2022 – FSB

Former Soviet countries saw significant spikes in arrivals of Russian nationals after Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.