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Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Meduza Founder Timchenko

Investigators accused Timchenko of posting videos that stirred public protest sentiment and involved people in the activities of an “undesirable” organization...

Rubio Says Trump Has Offered No 'Concession' to Putin

The U.S. secretary of state rejected criticism over the administration's Ukraine policy at a Senate hearing.

Jailed Billionaire Vadim Moshkovich Indicted for Fraud

Moshkovich, the founder of agricultural giant Rusagro, was arrested in late March on charges of large-scale fraud and abuse of office.

France Denies Telegram Founder Durov’s Request to Visit U.S. – Politico

The Paris prosecutor’s office told Politico it did not consider the requested trip to be “imperative or justified.”

Trump and Putin Shared ‘Warm’ Memories of Russia-U.S. Alliance in WWII, Kremlin Official Says

“Trump remembers this brotherhood in arms and said with regret that our countries are... no longer together,” Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.

‘No One Will Bring My Husband Back’: Russian Military Widows Process Their Loss Through Social Media

After their husbands are killed in combat, military widows turn to social media as an outlet for their emotions and as a source of support.

FSB Seizes Nearly 2 Tons of South American Cocaine Bound for EU

Four suspects were placed in pre-trial detention and face up to 20 years in prison on large-scale drug trafficking charges.

Zelensky Accuses Putin of ‘Trying to Buy Time’ in Peace Talks

The Ukrainian president said Russia sent “empty heads” to last week’s direct talks in Turkey and claimed Putin was stalling peace negotiations.

Russian Army Claims Advances in Sumy as Ukraine Orders Evacuations

The village of Marine sits on a highway linking the city of Sumy to the Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region.

U.K. Unveils New Sanctions on Russia After Unprecedented Drone Attack

The fresh sanctions target “entities supporting Russia’s military machine, energy exports and information war,” the British Foreign Office said.

No ‘Real Concessions’: Putin Used Trump Call to Delay, Not End Ukraine War, Experts Say

Experts said Putin aims to avoid engaging seriously in peace talks while trying not to alienate Trump.

Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region Inch Closer to Capital City

Chita, with a population of 350,000, sits at the center of a federal-level state of emergency that has been in place for nearly a month.

Russia Releases Greek-Owned Tanker After Brief Detention – Estonian Media

The Green Admire appeared to be en route to Rotterdam in the Netherlands after leaving the Gulf of Finland.

Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to ‘Immediately Start’ Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call

The Russian president called the phone conversation, which lasted over two hours, “meaningful, frank and very useful.”

Russian Court Fines Apple for Violating 'LGBT Propaganda' Law

Russia in 2023 widened restrictions on the promotion of "non-traditional sexual relations" amid a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.

Ukrainian Attacks Have Killed 600 Russian Civilians Since Full-Scale Invasion, Chief Investigator Claims

By comparison, the UN estimates that over 13,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed since Putin ordered the full-scale invasion.

Satellite Images Show Russian Military Buildup Near Finland – NYT

The buildup follows Russia’s announcement that it would grow its military and create new units in response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

EU Likely to Propose Lowering G7 Price Cap on Russian Oil to $50 Per Barrel

European officials plan to recommend the lower price cap at a meeting of G7 finance ministers in Canada later this week.

‘It Will Never Be the Same’: Can the West Win Back Russia’s Market from China?

The U.S. is interested in dissuading Moscow from aligning too closely with Beijing. But this shift is unlikely to be fully reversed.

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