Today in History, May 28 May 28, 2014 The Russian Empire and China's Qing Dynasty signed the Treaty of Aigun 156 years ago today, on May 28, 1858. As a result, the Amur region became part of the Russian Empire, and the Ussuri region was recognized as joint territory. Read more silencing opposition Russian Court Places TV Protester Ovsyannikova Under House Arrest Investigators charged Ovsyannikova with spreading information about the Russian armed forces deemed false by the government. pointing fingers Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame in Fresh Strike on Nuclear Plant Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly accused each other of shelling around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest in Europe. ukraine_war Latvian Parliament Declares Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’ The parliament urged the EU to stop issuing tourist visas for Russian and Belarusian citizens and to cut down on entry visas in general. navigating the maze Russian NGO Helps Women Fleeing Ukraine War, Political Repression A global team of volunteers coordinated by a leading Russian expert is supporting women facing gender-based violence abroad. Russia media is under attack. At least 10 independent media outlets have been blocked or closed down over their coverage of the war in Ukraine. The Moscow Times needs your help more than ever as we cover this devastating invasion and its sweeping impacts on Russian society. Contribute today Maybe later
Today in History, May 28 May 28, 2014 The Russian Empire and China's Qing Dynasty signed the Treaty of Aigun 156 years ago today, on May 28, 1858. As a result, the Amur region became part of the Russian Empire, and the Ussuri region was recognized as joint territory.
