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Russian MPs Back Adoption Ban on Countries Allowing Gender Reassignment
The bill would ban citizens of countries that authorise “the change of sex by medical intervention” or allow individuals to change their gender on official identity documents.
Sept. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Says Forcing Russia Into Peace Would Be 'Fatal Mistake'
Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia can only be forced into a peace settlement and vowed not to negotiate on Moscow's terms to end the conflict.
Sept. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
One Killed, Several Wounded as Russia Launches Overnight Airstrikes on Ukraine
The strikes included an anti-aircraft S-300 missile and three unidentified missiles aimed at the Kharkiv region, while four X-59/69 guided aviation missiles were fired at Odesa.
Sept. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia 'Can Only Be Forced Into Peace,' Zelensky Tells UN
Addressing a special UN Security Council session, Zelensky also joined the United States in pressuring Iran and North Korea for alleged military support to Russia.
Sept. 25, 2024
UN
Russia Threatens Global Order, Says Polish President at UN
“As a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia should uphold the U.N. Charter and international law” – Andrzej Duda
Sept. 24, 2024
Russia
Russian Teens Set Fire to Helicopter in Omsk With Molotov Cocktail
After a similar incident ten days earlier, two 16-year-old Russians threw a Molotov cocktail at an Mi-8 helicopter and fled the scene but were soon detained. They claim they were promised $20,000.
Sept. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
PM Vows to Defend Japan Airspace After Russian 'Violation'
Earlier this month, Japan had to scramble fighter jets when Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time since 2019.
Sept. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russians Denying Medical Care to Ukraine Prisoners: UN Experts
Beyond the torture and rape in prison camps, the expert denounced "the lack of adequate medical assistance to those who desperately needed it" in detention centres controlled by Moscow.
Sept. 24, 2024
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
