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Activists Condemn Arrest of Journalist in Russia’s Dagestan Amid Torture Claims

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev was arrested on June 14 on charges of financing terrorism.
Doping dispute

Athletics Culture at Odds With Reinstatement Push, Russian Anti-Doping Chief Says

"We have serious grounds to say that the federation in its current condition cannot be reinstated," Yuri Ganus said.
Kudrin's warning

Top Russian Official Predicts Protest ‘Explosion’ if Economy Doesn’t Improve

Falling living standards and widespread poverty may spark the protests, Kudrin said.
Stalled talks

Russia Says Situation in Korean Peninsula Could Escalate in 2020

It will happen if the U.S. cannot convince Pyongyang it is serious about improving ties, a senior Russian security official said.