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overnight attack

Scores of Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Annexed Crimea, Western Russia

Oleg Kryuchkov, adviser to the Kremlin-installed governor of annexed Crimea, asked residents "to remain calm."

scapegoating plan

Kremlin Orders Media, Lawmakers to Blame Armenia for Karabakh Conflict – Reports

The circulated instructions to media and officials follow Armenia’s frustration over what it sees as Russia’s failure to guarantee its security.

Moscow Mayor’s Urban Forest 'Improvement' Sparks Grassroots Resistance

Activists risk beatings, police detention and potential criminal charges as they fight an everyday battle to stop forest clearing in their communities...

reintegration talks

Azerbaijan Halts 'Anti-Terrorist Operation' as Karabakh Vows to Disarm

Baku and authorities in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh said a ceasefire deal had been brokered by Russian peacekeepers.

Moscow’s Last European Neighbor to Ban Russian Cars

Russian activists argued that the restrictions hurt political dissidents and Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia alongside ordinary Russians.

Exploding Apartments

Residents, Rescuers Killed in Gas Blast Outside Moscow

Gas explosions are common in Russia and often affect residential buildings built in the Soviet era.

Russian Warplane Crashes During Training Flight

The supersonic Su-34 fighter bomber was not equipped with weapons when it crashed in the Voronezh region, according to Russia's Defense Ministry.

African operation

Ukrainian Drones ‘Likely’ Hit Wagner-Backed Sudan Paramilitary – CNN

Ukrainian text is seen on at least one drone controller that appeared to direct the strikes, which bear resemblance to those seen in the war in Ukraine...

Russia Says 4 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed

The drones were destroyed over the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine and over the Oryol region, further toward Moscow.

As Nagorno-Karabakh Fighting Flares, Moscow’s Role as Security Guarantor Questioned

Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the disputed region as relations between Yerevan and Moscow appeared to have become more tense in recent weeks...

UNILATERAL COERCIVE MEASURES

Russia and Allies Warn UN That SDGs in Jeopardy Without Sanctions Relief

Experts believe that countries advocating for the lifting of sanctions may still oppose the agreed-upon document in the following days.

strengthening alliance

Russia Defense Chief Shoigu Makes Iran Visit

The visit "will contribute to strengthening Russian-Iranian military ties and will be an important stage in the development of cooperation between the...

EU's Russian Car Ban Set to Hinder Fleeing Russian Dissidents, Ukrainian Refugees

Critics of the measure say it is likelier to affect ordinary people than the officials and elites responsible for the war.

Explainer: Reports of Kadyrov’s Death May Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Rumors of a decline in the Chechen leader’s health appear to stem from unconfirmed quotes and conflicting claims on Telegram.

DIPLOMATIC WARNINGS

Seoul Summons Russian Ambassador After Kim-Putin Summit

Seoul warned the Ambassador against Russia forming military ties with North Korea.

ruling unchanged

Russian Court Rejects U.S. Reporter Gershkovich’s Appeal of Extended Detention

Evan Gershkovich will remain in custody until at least Nov. 30 after his appeal was rejected.

QUESTIONABLE DEALINGS

Turkey Imports, Resells Coal from Russia-Annexed Ukrainian Regions – Reuters

Though Turkey refuses to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk as Russian, it has not imposed trade restrictions like fellow NATO members.

Azerbaijan Launches Military Operation Against Karabakh

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was given "minutes" notice of the start of Azerbaijan's operation.

Kremlin Eyes Liberal Venediktov as Putin’s 2024 Rival – Vedomosti

Having the former editor of Ekho Moskvy on the ballot is thought to be able to increase voter turnout and demonstrate widespread support for Putin’s...

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