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War in Ukraine
Russia Downs Drone Heading for Moscow: Mayor
There were no casualties or damage, according to initial reports, and emergency services were on the scene, Sobyanin said.
Aug. 31, 2023
Russia
Russia Says It Won’t Probe Prigozhin’s Plane Crash Under International Law
Since the crash occurred during a domestic flight, Russian authorities claims it’s their responsibility to investigate the case using domestic laws.
Aug. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Man in Court for Critical Ukraine Interview
Yuri Kokhovets, 37, was interviewed by Radio Liberty outside a central Moscow metro station in July 2022. He said the Russian army had killed "peaceful people" in Bucha.
Aug. 30, 2023
Putin
What's the Deal with Prigozhin's Quiet Burial? - Eurotopics, 30 August 2023
A selection from what European papers are saying.
Aug. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin to Travel Abroad For First Time Since Arrest Warrant Issued
The Russian president plans to attend the Belt and Road Forum in China in October, his first trip to lands outside of Russian control, since the ICC issued him an arrest warrant in March.
Aug. 30, 2023
Ukraine
The University of Manchester Appoints UK’s First Professor of Ukrainian Politics
Olga Onuch is an academic whose expertise on Ukrainian politics and society has led her to become one of the leading Ukraine experts both in the UK and internationally.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Sweep Across Russia, Military Planes Destroyed, Kyiv Vows to ‘Increase Scale’
Kyiv officials said four Il-76 transport aircraft were “destroyed” in what appears to be one of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks on targets inside Russia to date.
Aug. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Upholds Detention of Former Separatist Commander
Girkin, a high-profile critic of the Kremlin's military strategy in Ukraine, was detained in July and remanded in custody on extremism charges. He faces up to five years in prison.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
Wagner Chief Laid to Rest in Secret Ceremony
The cemetery was cordoned off and access was restricted, but photographers saw the back of what appeared to be Prigozhin's fresh grave, which was marked by a wooden cross.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
Three Dead After FSB Helicopter Crash in Russia
According to official reports, the incident occurred as the helicopter was engaged in a training flight and crashed into a forested area near the village of Prudny.
Aug. 29, 2023
Ukraine
The Russian Ruble Is Teetering
After weeks of dropping in value, only to have its worth saved by the Russian Central Bank drastic increase in interest rates, the Russian ruble still remains in dangerous territory.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Syrian President and Putin Ally Faces Escalating Protests
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who’s benefitted from Russian military assistance, is seeing a second week of mass protests against his regime in formerly quiet government-controlled parts of Syria
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Pope’s Betrayal of Ukrainians Completes His Discreditation
In a patent display of pandering to Russian chauvinism, Pope Francis has made clear his feelings about Ukraine’s status. It counts for nothing in the shadow of the Vatican’s “realpolitik”.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Australian High-Tech Cardboard Drones 'Used in Spectacular Strike on Russian Airfield'
It’s clear the attack took place and that it was unpleasant for the Russian air force. There’s circumstantial evidence that cleverly designed drones from Down Under did it, but no hard proof.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin Puts Security Forces on Standby Fearing Wagner-Led Insurgency
The paranoid Russian President ordered his security services to institute measures to prevent a repetition of June’s “march for justice” by Wagner hardliners who blame him for death of their boss.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Captured Russian Soldier Claims He Was Blackmailed Into Going to War
The soldier has pointed out a lack of proper training and discipline within the ranks of the Russian army, as well as dire supply shortages in Russian positions, including a lack of water.
Aug. 29, 2023
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