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Facebook Removes Accounts From Russia and Iran For 'Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior'

Nearly 2,000 Russian pages, groups and accounts were taken down from Facebook and Instagram.
Calvey case

London Court Rules in Favor of Calvey’s Baring Vostok in Bank Battle – FT

Russian businessman Avetisyan has been trying to take control of Vostochny Bank from Calvey
War casualties

Militants Kill 3 Russian Soldiers in Syria Ambush, Defense Ministry Says

Estimates vary on the total number of Russians killed since Moscow intervened in Syria's civil war.
Minor crime

First Russian Found Guilty of Encouraging Children to Protest

The volunteer for opposition leader Alexei Navalny's campaign was charged with involving two adolescents in an anti-torture picket.
Internet filter

Russia’s Youth Agency Granted Right to Block Websites

The agency can now block any website that it views as inciting juvenile crime or threatening young people’s lives.
Bye bye

Russia Tells UN It Sent Home Over Half of North Korean Workers in 2018

U.S. estimates say the North Korean regime earns more than $500 million a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad.
Eco-conscious

94% of Russians Are Concerned About the Environment, Poll Says

Eighty-three percent of respondents named damage caused by landfills as a critical problem.
In photos

Kemerovo Mourns, One Year After Fire Tragedy That Killed 60 People

Hundreds of people paid tribute to the victims of the deadly fire over the weekend.
Sexism

Russian Teacher Forced to Step Down Over ‘Prostitute’ Dress

The school director called her a “stain on the reputation of the school” and said that her behavior encourages “pedophilia.”
Deal's off

Russian Space Firm to Scrap Rocket Deal With Ukraine

Ukraine's Yuzhmash is contracted to manufacture 12 rockets for S7 Space's floating launch platform.
Good deeds

‘An Inescapable Phase of Life’: Fighting Loneliness Among Russia’s Elderly

Already saddled with meager pensions, Russia’s elderly also face another hardship: solitude.
Reactions

We Told You So: Russian Officials React to Mueller Report on Collusion

Mueller found no evidence that Trump's campaign had conspired with Russia.
Influence abroad

Russian Troops, Advisers Arrive in Venezuela – Reports

Moscow has said it would not allow a U.S.-backed revolution in the country.
news wrap

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Russia in Venezuela. Kerch trains. Troubled cruise ship.
'Russiagate'

No Evidence of Trump-Russia Collusion, Mueller Report Says

The report found no evidence that any member of Trump's election campaign conspired with Russia.
Monkey business

Russian Detained Smuggling Drugged Orangutan out of Bali

The animal was found sleeping in a basket in the man's luggage as he passed through security.
Uninvited

Russia ‘Bewildered’ by Poland’s World War II Commemoration Snub

Russia wasn't invited because of its annexation of Crimea and activities in eastern Ukraine, an aide to Poland's president said.
Conservative cops

Russian Police Question Activist for ‘Pornographic’ Body-Positivity Project

The images are aimed at promoting body positivity among young women.
Whitewashed

Russian Media Ordered to Delete News Linking Lawmaker to Crime Boss

Five outlets accused the deputy of raising funds for the release of criminal boss Young Shakro.
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