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Putin Renames Volgograd Airport ‘Stalingrad’ to Honor WWII Battle

The symbolic move comes after years of public resistance to proposals by some officials to permanently restore the city’s Soviet-era name.

Putin and Lukashenko Arrive in Volgograd for WWII Commemorations

The two leaders also held a meeting to discuss their countries’ strategic partnership, during which they agreed to build a joint aircraft plant.

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refinery in Overnight Attacks

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down more than 70 drones across the country overnight.

Russian Man Jailed for Quran Burning Sentenced to 13.5 More Years in Prison for ‘Treason’

Nikita Zhuravel was accused last month of sharing videos of Russian military equipment and aircraft with Ukraine’s SBU security service.

Anti-War Professor Arrested, Fined in Russia's Volgograd

Roman Melnichenko, who previously taught constitutional and municipal law at Volgograd State University, was fired from his job in April 2022.

What We Know About the Prison Hostage Crisis in Russia's Volgograd

Security forces have reportedly regained control over the prison, with at least four attackers killed.

Police ‘Neutralize’ 4 Inmates After Hostage Standoff at Volgograd Region Prison

At least three prison guards were killed in the siege.

Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Military Site in Southern Russia

Eyewitness videos showed thick smoke and explosions at what was claimed to be an airforce base in the Volgograd region housing warplanes.

Russia Says Downed 117 Ukrainian Drones, Air Bases Reportedly Targeted

Local media in the Nizhny Novgorod region reported at least 10 explosions near the Savasleyka air base.

Passenger Train Derails in Southern Russia, Injuring Dozens

The state-owned railway company said the train collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing.

Russian Freight Train Derails Due to Suspected 'Sabotage'

There were no casualties in the incident, which happened just before midnight on Monday, the local branch of Russian Railways said.

Russian Blogger Gets 10 Months Correctional Labor for Statue Tickling Video

Alyona Agafonova was also banned from publicly posting information on the internet for the next two years.

Russia Says Destroyed 47 Ukrainian Drones

The Russian army said drones were shot down over the Belgorod region, Kursk region, Volgograd region and Rostov region.

Russian Blogger Charged With ‘Rehabilitating Nazism’ for WWII Monument Tickling Video

23-year-old Alyona Agafonova was initially accused of “cynical and immoral acts” toward the Motherland Calls monument.

Russian Official Probed for Wishing Cancer on Family Members of Subordinates

The head of the Emergency Situations Ministry’s Volgograd region branch blasted staff members for filing a complaint with prosecutors.

Russia Grapples with Long-Abandoned Toxic Waste Sites

Thousands of leftovers from Soviet and modern Russian industry continue to leak pollution into the environment, putting the health of millions at risk...

Russian Warplane Crashes During Training Flight

The two-man crew’s fate remains unknown more than 12 hours after the incident, which occurred in the Volgograd region.

Russian Air Defense Downs Drone in Southern Volgograd Region

The incident marks the first reported drone downing in the region since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Volgograd Approves 10th Day for Stalingrad Name Change

The Volgograd City Duma approved Sept. 3 as the 10th day in the calendar year when the city reverts to the Soviet-era name.

Putin Sends Warning to West on 80th Anniversary of Battle of Stalingrad

Speaking during a ceremony in Volgograd on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad, Russian President Vladimir Putin said...

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