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US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained

U.S. officials told VOA he appeared to have traveled to Russia to see a woman whom he was romantically involved with.

Voice of America - US News - 44 minutes ago

Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones -- Video -- 2:47 -- Yesterday

Amid a critical shell shortage as they await shipments from the U.S. military aid package, Ukrainian artillery units are playing a cat-and-mouse game with Russian attack drones. The enemy drones are hunting high-value artillery weapons like German-supplied howitzers, as Moscow pledges to focus its strikes on such weapons.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund in UCL semis: What to know

Dortmund will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

CBS News - Sports - 1 hour ago

Pentagon officials say US Army soldier detained in Russia remains in pretrial detention facility

The Pentagon said Tuesday that a U.S. Army soldier detained in Russia last week will remain in a pretrial detention facility, at least until his next hearing.

Fox News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine says it foiled alleged Russian plot to kill Zelenskyy and intelligence officials as gift for Putin -- -

Ukraine's state security service said it caught two agents for Russia plotting the assassination of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials as "a gift" for Russian President Vladimir Putin as he was sworn in for a new term in the Kremlin on Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Australian Government Sanctions Russian Hacker

LockBit was behind 18 percent of Australia’s recent ransomware incidents.

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term -- Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Arrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges

The U.S. Army says the soldier arrested in Russia late last week is being held in a pretrial detention facility. U.S. and Russian officials say Staff Sgt. Gordon Black flew

Lancaster Online - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelenskyy

KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday (May 7) it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Borussia Dortmund reaches Champions League final by beating PSG 1-0 on Hummels header

PARIS (AP) — Central defender Mats Hummels headed Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League final as the German team won 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Moments after Warren …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 5 hours ago

Russia Detains US Soldier over Alleged Criminal Misconduct -- The soldier was arrested by Russian authorities last week in Vladivostok, an area northeast of the Korean peninsula near...

The soldier was arrested by Russian authorities last week in Vladivostok, an area northeast of the Korean peninsula near where the Russian Pacific fleet is headquartered, according to the Army.

Military.com - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Mats Hummels on target as Borussia Dortmund claim famous win over PSG to reach Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund reached their third Champions League final after Mats Hummels' second-half goal earned a 1-0 victory at Paris St Germain for a 2-0 aggreg...

Independent.ie - Sports - 5 hours ago

Putin projects 'wartime image' of Russia in fifth inaugural address

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term. NBC News Reporter Matt Bodner discusses what it could mean for the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations.

NBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president

Vladimir Putin took the oath of office in a lavish ceremony at the Kremlin. Many Western countries boycotted the event because of the war in Ukraine. Putin says he has a sacred duty to lead Russia through a difficult period.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final

A header from Mats Hummels sealed a 1-0 win for Dortmund on the night, 2-0 on aggregate, over Paris St. Germain. The Bundesliga side's only Champions League title came in 1997.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 5 hours ago

Unmasked: Notorious Russian cyber criminal who plundered hospitals with ransomware

Attacks by the Lockbit ransomware operation targeted over 100 hospitals and healthcare companies worldwide. Now the world knows Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is the mastermind.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 hours ago

As it happened: PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund

The latest updates and analysis from the semifinals of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with PSG hosting Borussia Dortmund.

ESPN - Sports - 5 hours ago

U.S. soldier arrested in Russia to be held for two months on theft charges

The U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia last week was being held in a pretrial detention facility, the Army said Tuesday. Russian reports said he would be held for two months pending an investigation

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black will be subject to pre-trial detention until at least July 2, a court in the far eastern city of Vladivostok said Tuesday.

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russian plane intercepted near NATO country

According to reports, the same Russian aircraft has been intercepted twice in several days by Polish armed forces.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russian national indicted for running prolific ransomware group

A Russian national pegged as the mastermind behind a ransomware group that coerced at least $500 million from its victims was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russian embassy slams 'discriminatory' decision by Berlin police

The Russian embassy in Berlin has blasted police restrictions on WWII victory celebrations as “discriminatory”

Russia Today - World - 6 hours ago

Russian charged with LockBit ransomware crimes — $10 million reward for his arrest

LockBit’s ransomware-as-service model licensed its software to other cybercriminals in exchange for payments that included a percentage of ransoms paid by victims.

NBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine busts Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

Russian intelligence service FSB has searched for members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inner circle who would participate in an operation to kidnap and assassinate him.

Fox News - World - 7 hours ago

Army says soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges went there for 'personal reasons'

The U.S. Army said the soldier who was arrested in Russia went there without its knowledge or consent. Russia says he'll be behind bars at least until July.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Israeli envoy to Russia attends Putin's inauguration while many other countries boycott event

Only 7 countries sent representatives to the ceremony, while US, Germany and European Union said they don't believe Russia's elections are free and fair, but will acknowledge Putin as president

YNET News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

US accuses Russia of shipping oil to N. Korea above authorized levels

A U.S. official claimed that Russia has been shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that violate the U.N. Security Council mandates, saying...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Married US soldier arrested in Russia for stealing from girlfriend, US officials say

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who was stationed in South Korea, traveled through China to Russia to visit a girlfriend. Black was arrested and remains in custody on charges he stole from the woman, U.S. officials said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine busts up Russia's Zelenskyy assassination plot in massive 'failure' of Putin's spies

Russian intelligence service FSB has searched for members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inner circle who would participate in an operation to kidnap and assassinate him.

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Mother of American soldier detained in Russia while visiting girlfriend believes he was 'set up'

The mother of a U.S. Army sergeant detained in Russia, accused of stealing, spoke to "Good Morning America" on Tuesday and believes her son was "set up."

Fox News - World - 9 hours ago

U.S. soldier arrested in Russia didn't have permission to be in the country, Army says

A U.S. Army soldier did not have permission to visit Russia when he flew there last week from his duty station in South Korea. Now Staff Sgt. Gordon C. Black is being held by Russian authorities in Vl

Washington Times - World - 9 hours ago

Russia bans US-funded rights group Freedom House

Authorities in Russia have declared dozens of media outlets, think tanks and non-profit organizations ‘undesirable’ since 2015, a label rights groups say is designed to deter dissent

Voice of America - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelensky

Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say they foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Zelensky and other top military and political figures.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 9 hours ago

Russia defends veto of UN resolution to prohibit nuclear weapons in outer space, urges vote to ban all weapons

Russia’s UN ambassador accused the U.S. and Western nations more broadly of planning for the military exploration of outer space

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Russia plans tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine border -- Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons. -- May 6

Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.

CBS News - World - 10 hours ago

Russia's Shadow Fleet Turfed Out by NATO Navy Drills

Tankers carrying Russian oil have abandoned an area in the Laconian Gulf in southern Greece.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence

Two Ukrainian security officials detained for involvement in the Russian plot

Voice of America - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

UK and allies sanction Russian leader of ransomware gang

Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev has been sanctioned as part of a crackdown on cyber crime group LockBit.

Evening Standard - Technology - 11 hours ago

Ukraine says it caught agents for Russia plotting assassination of Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Plan to murder Ukrainian president is latest in series of attempt on his life since Russian invasion began

Irish Times - World - 11 hours ago

Report: Russia Doubles Oil Revenue Year-on-Year in April

A report found that Russia generated over double the amount of revenue in April 2024 from oil sales and taxes compared to April 2023.

Breitbart - World - 11 hours ago

Russian luxury car brand takes over major Toyota plant

The former plant of Japanese automaker Toyota in St. Petersburg has been handed over to Russian high-end carmaker Aurus

Russia Today - Business - 12 hours ago

Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled -- 2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

CBS News - World - 12 hours ago

The Danger of Lumping China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran Together

There is a growing consensus that China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are aligning into a modern Tripartite Pact.

Newsweek - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes

Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.

Fox News - World - 13 hours ago

US soldier being held for 2 months in Russia after going to meet woman

Gordon Black, 34, was arrested under the ‘theft‘ article of Russia’s criminal code, and will be held until at least 2 July

Independent UK - US News - 13 hours ago

Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Russian MP proposes state-run dating service

Vitaly Milonov has suggested using Russia’s Gosuslugi digital platform to help citizens find a romantic partner

Russia Today - US News - 13 hours ago

Putin sworn in as Russian president for record fifth term

Vladimir Putin said Russia will pass through its current difficult phase and emerge victorious, as the president took power for a record fifth term. Mr Putin was sworn into office at the Kremlin, after securing a fresh six-year mandate following a landslide victory in elections in March. He said Russia remains open to

Channel NewsAsia - World - 13 hours ago

'Together we will win': Putin sworn in as Russia's president

The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ukraine says it thwarted Zelenskyy assassination plot; Russia's Putin sworn in for fifth term

Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for the fifth time Tuesday, but Western nations boycotted the inauguration amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

CNBC - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

EU suggests new option to tap Russian money – Politico

The EU will exempt neutral member states from using the proceeds from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Kiev, Politico reports

Russia Today - Business - 14 hours ago

Putin, Launching Fifth Term, Promises Russians Victory

President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.

International Business Times - World - 15 hours ago

Russian court says American man jailed for drunken "petty hooliganism" -- A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.

A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.

CTV News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian leader

Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the United States and a number of other western countries

Irish Times - World - 15 hours ago

Pentagon not adjusting force posture as Russia announces nuclear strike drills

The U.S. military isn’t adjusting its nuclear force posture in response to new saber-rattling from Russia, American officials said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

US soldier arrested in Russia

A US Army sergeant has been detained in Vladivostok on suspicion of beating and robbing a Russian woman, local media wrote on Monday

Russia Today - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

American Soldier Arrested In Russia, Accused Of Stealing From Girlfriend

An American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend, U.S. officials said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Russia's Putin inaugurated for 5th term amid Western boycott

President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated Tuesday for another six-year term in a Kremlin ceremony, boycotted by the U.S. and several other Western countries...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

Russian Troops Massacred by Fellow Soldiers

A manhunt is underway for a junior sergeant who allegedly shot six soldiers, while one officer is on trial for killing seven of his comrades.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Germany backs arming Ukraine with Russian funds

Interest from frozen Russian assets should be used to buy weapons for Kiev, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

Putin is starting his 5th term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Vladimir Putin is beginning his fifth term as Russian president after destroying his political opposition, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating power. Already in office for nearly …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 19 hours ago

Army Confirms Russia Has Detained an American Soldier

The United States Army confirmed reports that Russia detained an American soldier. He is accused of "stealing from a woman," officials said.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

'New round of escalation': Putin's Russia threatens UK, plans tactical nuclear drills

The drills are a response to “provocative statements and threats of certain Western officials regarding the Russian Federation,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Why the UK says Ukraine can now target Russia with British...

Britain says Ukraine can use U.K. weapons inside Russia, an announcement that shows the country's unwillingness to allow Russia to set the escalation narrative.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

US soldier detained in Russia for alleged 'criminal conduct'

A United States soldier is being detained in Russia, authorities revealed.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

As it battles Russia, Ukraine faces an unexpected foe — problem gambling among its soldiers -- News

Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine's government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the military.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia says it plans to hold tactical nuclear weapon drills -- News

Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, the Defence Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials about the war in Ukraine.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia's nuclear weapons exercises have two key purposes

Russia's tactical nuclear weapons exercises are designed to deter European support of Ukraine and show Xi Jinping and Europe that China's influence is limited.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

Russian victory would lead to 'third world war,' Ukrainian PM warns -- Politics

Two weeks after the United States passed its long-awaited foreign aid bill, Ukraine's prime minister is warning that if his country falls to Russia, there will be a "third world war."

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Macron and Xi discuss Russia, Ukraine and trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years. On Monday, he discussed Russia, Ukraine and European-Chinese trade with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Explainer: What are tactical nuclear weapons and why is Russia training with them now?

Russia announced its military would run drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, which are for use on the battlefield rather than for leveling cities, amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Japanese volunteer explains why he is fighting on Russia's side against Ukraine

The conflict between Moscow and Kiev has been misrepresented in Japan due to Western pressure, Daisaku Kaneko tells RT

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia threatens UK military and orders nuclear drills after 'provocation'

Foreign secretary said it was up to Kyiv how it used British-supplied weapons

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia warns UK over use of British weapons in Ukraine after Cameron comments

Lord Cameron has said Ukraine "absolutely has the right" to use British-supplied weapons as it wishes, including to strike targets inside Russia, a potential step which the Russian foreign ministry claimed would have "catastrophic" consequences.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. It was the first time that such an exercise was publicly announced by Moscow. Tactical …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor's party

Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Berlin recalls ambassador to Russia

German Ambassador to Russia Alexander Lambsdorff has been recalled to Berlin for consultations over an alleged Russian hack

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials

Russia's Defense Ministry says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The announcement Monday came days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war, coming under fire from Russian drones and troops

Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Retaliates After Russia Puts Zelenskyy On 'Wanted List'

Russia's wanted list also encompasses numerous officials and lawmakers from Ukraine and NATO countries.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Italy Blasts 'Desperate' Macron for 'Dangerous' Rhetoric on Russian-Ukraine War

Senior Italian government officials admonished French President Emmanuel Macron for raising tensions in the war in Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia Launches Barrage of Drone Strikes on Ukraine During Orthodox Easter

Russia launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine's east where the situation on the front line is worsening.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian drones

Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine as the country marks its third Easter at war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be “united in one …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Georgian protesters against 'Russia-style' media law mark Orthodox Easter with candlelight vigil

Several thousand Georgians have marked Orthodox Easter with a candlelight vigil outside Parliament in the capital, Tbilisi. Daily protests are continuing against a proposed bill that critics say …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 days ago

Russia hits Ukraine regions, Zelenskyy says Su-25 bomber downed

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Dnipro regions and the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed at least two civilians, set a food factory ablaze and damaged other infrastructure, homes and commercial buildings on Saturday (4 May), regional officials said.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian President Zelensky and High-Ranking Ex-Officials

Russia issued arrest warrants for Volodymyr Zelensky alongside top former Ukrainian officials including ex-president Petro Poroshenko.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia adds Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to criminal 'wanted' list

Moscow added Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to its wanted criminals list on Saturday. Zelenskyy's name appeared on Saturday on the...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Germany Accuses Russia of Hacking Emails of Governing Social Democrat Party

Germany accused Russia of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party and other sensitive government and industrial targets

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Is US planning to wage war against Russia, China from space?

As the world progresses its journey into the space to make new discoveries and finding potential avenues for human survival, there is also a possibility of super powers trying to get ahead in this...

International The News - World - 3 days ago

WATCH | U.K. foreign secretary says Ukraine can use British weapons inside Russia

Ukraine is eagerly waiting for Western aid as Russia racks up more victories on the battlefield. Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on a visit to Kyiv gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use British weapons to strike directly at Russia.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

Claims Russian Wagner mercenaries are killing civilians in Mali

The presence doesn’t appear to have changed since Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a suspicious plane crash last year

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

Biden blasted for attacking ally and comparing Japan to Russia and...

President Joe Biden lumped in longtime ally Japan with Russia and China, denouncing them as "xenophobic," which drew widespread outrage.

Washington Examiner - World - 4 days ago

North Korea, supplier of missiles Russia used to kill Ukrainian civilians, accuses US of 'escalation'

Washington has made clear that Kyiv cannot use long-range missiles to strike within Russian territory. U.S. said Russia’s targeting and killing of at least 14 civilians in Ukraine with North Korea-supplied long-range missiles motivated Biden’s decision to help Ukraine’s defense by sending ATACMS.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 days ago

War reaches day 800; Russia says it curbed Ukrainian attacks overnight

As the Russia-Ukraine war reaches its 800th day, battle continues with little hope for a resolution; Russia says it curbed overnight drone attacks from Ukraine.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Russian gas giant posts first loss since 1990s

Russian gas giant posts first loss since 1999 after drop in revenues amid lower exports as a result of Western sanctions

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Top EU bank sets timescale for promised Russia exit

Raiffeisen Bank will start its withdrawal from Russia in the third quarter of 2024 under pressure from the EU, Johann Strobl has announced

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defence told Reuters, a move that follows a decisio...

Independent.ie - World - 4 days ago

Europe -- Georgian police deploy tear gas to disperse 'Russian law' protests

Police have deployed riot tactics to disperse protesters in Georgia who rallied outside the country’s parliament in Tbilisi to protest a law that bears res...

Independent.ie - World - 5 days ago

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation -- The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

BBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Ukraine no longer: How locals are coming together to rebuild Russia's new Lugansk republic

An American journalist details her trip to a region which has been at the center of conflict for over a decade

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Europe ministers say more resources needed to combat Russian disinformation online

Ministers from France, Germany, and Poland revealed on Monday (29 April) that the Russian disinformation network "Portal Kombat" has continued growing, with new websites targeting 19 member states and the Western Balkans, and called for more resources to tackle online disinformation ahead of June's EU elections.

Euractiv - Technology - 8 days ago

Ukrainian soldiers stabbed to death 'by Russian' in Germany

The soldiers had been granted leave to recover from wounds sustained in Ukraine’s war with Russia

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?

Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are still flowing into the bloc.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 8 days ago

As banks pull plug on Russia payments, China firms go 'underground'

In southern China, an appliance manufacturer is facing hurdles in shipping its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because...

Daily Sabah - Business - 8 days ago

Half of Russia-China payments conducted via third parties – Reuters

Market for third-party payment is reportedly flourishing as US threatens sanctions against Chinese banks

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Russia assesses impact of possible US seizure of assets

The confiscation of Russian assets won’t shake the country’s financial stability, central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina says

Russia Today - Business - 11 days ago

Russia freezes assets of largest US bank

A St. Petersburg court has frozen JPMorgan’s assets in Russia after VTB bank filed a lawsuit to recover sanctioned funds

Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago

Ukraine uses ballistic missiles secretly sent by US against Russia

Ukraine bombed a Russian military facility in Crimea last week, using ballistic missiles secretly sent by the United States for the first time, officials...

Daily Sabah - World - 13 days ago

Russia riding sanctions all the way to the bank – economy ministry

The economy will continue to expand this year despite Western sanctions, according to Maksim Reshetnikov

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

'Neutral' Switzerland blocking $14 billion worth of Russian assets

The Swiss government has revealed a sharp drop in the value of blocked funds owned by Russian nationals

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

US to target Chinese banks for working with Russia – WSJ

Lawmakers in Washington are reportedly working on measures to cut off sanctioned lenders from the global financial system

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

Russia designates Meta an extremist organisation

Meta spokesperson sentenced to six years in penal colony for ‘publicly defending terrorism’

Independent UK - Technology - 15 days ago

EU to sanction Russian LNG – member state

The EU wants to impose an import ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its 14th package of sanctions, Sweden’s foreign minister says

Russia Today - Business - 15 days ago

She went home to care for her mother and ended up in a Russian prison cell

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is one of five victims of Putin’s use of hostage diplomacy since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Irish Times - Opinion - 29 days ago

Russia exodus costs foreign firms over $107 billion

The corporate exodus from Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has cost foreign companies more than $107 billion in writedowns and lost revenue, a...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

EU plans to slap tariffs on grain to 'choke off' Russian revenue

The European Commission is moving to impose tariffs on grain and related imports from Russia and Belarus, seeking to prevent Moscow from using farm...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 months ago

Anger and grief as Russians in Armenia and Georgia mourn Navalny's death

At the time of writing this story, at least 387 people have been detained at events across 39 Russian cities since Navalny's death, according to the Russian human rights group OVD-Info.

Global Voices - World - 2 months ago

'Putin to the Hague': Russian police arrest protestors for holding memorials for Alexei Navalny -- Videos and pictures from two of Russia's largest cities -- Moscow and St Petersburg -- show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

Videos and pictures from two of Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

'Putin to the Hague': Russian police arrest protestors for holding memorials for Alexei Navalny

Videos and pictures from two of Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Russia's Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon

The White House’s statement comes just hours after Russia refuted early reports which claimed that they had developed and deployed a nuclear weapon in space to take down US satellites

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Russia's invasion has left this Ukrainian bison herd in need of a male

WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future.

Euronews - Environment - 2 months ago

Microsoft claims Chinese, Russian, Iranian, North Korean hackers are using its Gen AI tools to attack the US

Microsoft has revealed some of the countries with which US has a strained relation, have started using Microsoft and OpenAI's generative AI tools to attack the US by launching large scale cyberattacks

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Ukraine says 53, including 6 children, hurt in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia's second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 53 people, damaging homes and a children's hospital, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded in Washington for more help for his country.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Zelenskiy meets Republican doubts in push for US aid to fight Russia

President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would give Russia a "Christmas gift" if they failed to provide additional military aid to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose meeting with a top U.S. lawmaker concluded without a commitment for more support.

Reuters - US News - 4 months ago

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties -source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began, a source familiar with the intelligence said on Tuesday.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Ukrainian boy badly burned in Russian attack returns to school, music and dance

Eight-year-old Roman Oleksiv is back at school in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, another step in an unlikely recovery from life-threatening burns and shrapnel to the head that he sustained in a Russian missile attack in July last year.

Reuters - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 7 months ago

Russia opens fire on Ukraine-bound cargo ship in Black Sea

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, marking the first time Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Paris mayor backs Russian Olympic reintegration

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has given her support to measures intended to oversee Russia’s inclusion in the 2024 Olympic Games

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian-born star surges into Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Elena Rybakina will play Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final after her straight-sets win against Victoria Azarenka

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian athletes could participate in Asian Olympic qualification events – IOC

The IOC said in a statement that it welcomes an offer from the Olympic Council of Asia to give Russians access to Olympic qualifying events

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Fans waving Russian flags detained at Australian Open

Four people were detained by authorities after fans displayed a Russian flag during an Australian Open tennis match on Wednesday

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months

The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago