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Russian Prisons Restrict Inmates' Access to Foreign Books and Language Materials – Reports

Inmates across Russia have reported bans on works by foreign authors, language study materials and even mainstream novels.

Interior Ministry Issues Arrest Warrant for Rapper Face

Authorities have not disclosed the charges against the 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Ivan Dremin.

‘A Revolution in Drone Warfare’: As Russian Fiber-Optic Drones Flood the Battlefield, Ukraine Scrambles to Catch Up

The race for fiber-optic drones is one example of how the war in Ukraine has become one of adaptation and innovation.

U.K. Sanctions Russian GRU Agents Over Cyber Attacks and Hybrid Threats

London accused the Russian agency of "running a campaign to destabilize Europe, undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens...

Gelendzhik Airport Welcomes First Commercial Flight Since Closure in 2022

The arrival of the passenger plane was marked with pomp: a ceremonial water salute from fire trucks and a welcome committee of officials, cameras and reporters...

Russian Tech Executive Arrested in Absentia on Bribery Charges

Sergei Matsotsky is a co-founder of Russian IT giant IBS and a leading figure in the country’s tech sector.

Russian-American Woman Arrested at Moscow Airport for Smuggling Handgun

Customs officials said the woman’s suitcase contained an American Colt Commander .45 caliber pistol with three empty magazines.

Prosecutors Seek 13-Year Sentence for Activist in Bashkortostan Over Navalny Ties

Olga Komleva volunteered at the regional branch of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation before the group was outlawed as “extremist” in 2021.

North Korea Bars Foreign Tourists From New Resort After Lavrov Visit

The sprawling seaside resort on its east coast can purportedly accommodate approximately 20,000 people.

Ex-State TV Anchor Jailed 8 Years in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’ and ‘Justifying Terrorism’

Authorities pressed charges against Farida Kurbangaleeva following her May 2024 interview with a fighter from the Free Russia Legion.

Oil Spill in Siberia’s Yenisei River Causes $15M in Damages, Officials Say

Authorities said recent water samples showed pollution levels in the river had returned to within permissible limits following the 80-ton spill last month...

EU Approves 18th Round of Sanctions Against Russia

As part of the new measures, the bloc agreed to lower the price cap on Russian oil exported to third countries to 15% below the global market value.

Russian Billionaire’s Superyacht Receives Clearance to Cruise Arctic Waters

Mordashov, owner of steel giant Severstal whose net worth Forbes places at $28.6 billion, acquired the 142-meter yacht Nord in 2020.

Telegram Begins Legal Process of Opening Office in Russia

Until now, the developer of the Telegram messaging app had taken minimal steps to comply with Russian localization laws.

NATO Moves to Accelerate Patriot Missile System Deliveries to Ukraine

Ukraine has been pressing for additional Patriots to defend against record Russian missile and drone attacks.

Senior Defense Official Jailed 6 Years Over Russian Military Theme Park Fraud

Vladimir Shesterov had served as deputy head of the Defense Ministry’s Main Department for Innovative Development before his arrest last August.

Russians Turn to U.S. Visas as Interest in Europe and China Wanes

Russian applications for U.S. visas rose 20% from January through June compared to the same period of 2024.

Russia’s Largest Banks Exploring Bailouts as Bad Loans Grow – Bloomberg

The discussions are said to have become “more urgent throughout the banking industry” as the growing volume of bad loans sparks fears that some of...

European Satellites Are Fair Game for Jamming Over Ukraine War, Russia Says

Russian authorities said they would no longer acknowledge complaints from European governments whose satellites serve both civilian and military purposes...

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