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6 hours ago

Does the Estonian city of Narva really want to join Russia?

Calls for the secession of Narva from Estonia have emerged on social media, advocating for a 'People's Republic of Narva,' which includes a flag and coat of arms.
Europe politics
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian attacks have resulted in casualties and damage in both countries, with significant drone activity reported in recent conflicts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Ukraine's perilous spring: Europe's steadfast support is more vital than ever | Editorial

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking a crucial EU loan to Ukraine, jeopardizing its financial support amid ongoing conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

My phone is a brick': Russians scramble for information as data blocked

Ukrainian drone attacks have led to internet blackouts in Russia, prompting authorities to promote offline activities among citizens.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Victims of Putin's energy war in Kyiv: This is the hardest period I have ever lived through'

Kyiv residents face severe winter hardship as repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure cause prolonged power outages, loss of heating and hot water, leaving many vulnerable.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian attacks have resulted in casualties and damage in both countries, with significant drone activity reported in recent conflicts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Ukraine's perilous spring: Europe's steadfast support is more vital than ever | Editorial

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking a crucial EU loan to Ukraine, jeopardizing its financial support amid ongoing conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

My phone is a brick': Russians scramble for information as data blocked

Ukrainian drone attacks have led to internet blackouts in Russia, prompting authorities to promote offline activities among citizens.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Russia demands France release woman arrested for suspected espionage

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#russian-intelligence
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged spying, escalating tensions in diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia.
#syria
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Syrian president to talk war and immigration on Germany visit

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Germany to discuss reconstruction, refugee return, and relations with Western governments post-civil war.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Syrian president to talk war and immigration on Germany visit

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Germany to discuss reconstruction, refugee return, and relations with Western governments post-civil war.
#cuba
World news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Trump supports a Russian oil tanker delivering relief to Cuba amid a U.S. oil blockade affecting the island's civilians.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Trump supports a Russian oil tanker delivering relief to Cuba amid a U.S. oil blockade affecting the island's civilians.
#russia
fromFortune
6 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity | Fortune

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on civilian areas across Ukraine

Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and renewed calls for air defense support from allies.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Universities push young people to fight as Putin's army bleeds to death - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian universities pressure students into military service by tightening deadlines, shortening debt-clearance periods, and threatening expulsion, effectively coercing enlistment amid battlefield losses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
6 days ago

Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity | Fortune

The U.S. war on Iran initially boosted Russian oil revenues, but Ukraine's drone attacks severely disrupted Russia's oil export capacity.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on civilian areas across Ukraine

Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and renewed calls for air defense support from allies.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'

The film follows Talankin in his job at a school in the poor mining town of Karabash in the Chelyabinsk region, showing how the Russian government indoctrinates students with pro-war messages.
Independent films
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

While Washington Looks to Iran, Putin Gains Ground

U.S. military actions against Iran may have significant opportunity costs, particularly in supporting Ukraine against Russian expansionism.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia's FSB orders British diplomat's expulsion, UK rejects intimidation'

Russia expels a British diplomat over espionage allegations amid heightened tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Viktor Orban has the support of both Russia and the US but that could be a double-edged sword | Peter Kreko

Viktor Orban's relationship with Vladimir Putin and US conservatives signals significant foreign influence in Hungary's upcoming elections.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow over spying claims

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Russia designates rights group leader an "extremist" in second "LGBT movement" case in a week - LGBTQ Nation

Russia is systematically prosecuting LGBTQ+ advocacy leaders under extremism laws, with Artyom Fokin convicted and fined for organizing an illegal organization and evading foreign agent requirements.
#putin
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Europe politics

Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oligarch says

Putin may stage another attack on the UK unless the government adopts aggressive tactics against the Kremlin.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar

Putin offers conditional oil and gas supplies to Europe amid rising prices and Middle East tensions disrupting global energy markets.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

After the War and After Putin: Three Potential Succession Scenarios for Russia's Modern Tsar

Putin's health speculation and succession planning intensify as the Ukraine war potentially nears conclusion, reflecting historical Soviet patterns of opaque leadership transitions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Concerns raised over role of ex-Putin interpreter monitoring Hungary vote

Putin's former interpreter now coordinates OSCE election monitoring in Hungary, raising concerns about Russian interference in Orban's re-election bid.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Russia bans LGBTQ+ rights group "Coming Out" in secret trial - LGBTQ Nation

Russia's court designated Coming Out, a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization, as extremist, marking the first documented case following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed the international LGBT movement.
#north-korea
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia

Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty, enhancing cooperation between North Korea and Belarus amid their alignment with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

North Korea-Russia axis bolstered by Belarus

Kim Jong Un expands alliances with Belarus, signing a treaty and enhancing cooperation in various sectors amid shared interests with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia

Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty, enhancing cooperation between North Korea and Belarus amid their alignment with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

North Korea-Russia axis bolstered by Belarus

Kim Jong Un expands alliances with Belarus, signing a treaty and enhancing cooperation in various sectors amid shared interests with Russia.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Putin will be smiling': Ukraine struggles as US focus moves to Iran

Iran's conflict with Israel and the US creates complex implications for Ukraine, offering both defense technology opportunities and potential resource competition while shifting international attention from Ukraine's war.
#russia-ukraine-war
#russian-economy
fromFortune
1 month ago
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The Russian economy is now eating itself to death as Putin's war on Ukraine destroys future capacity, former central bank adviser says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

The Russian economy is now eating itself to death as Putin's war on Ukraine destroys future capacity, former central bank adviser says | Fortune

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

How Vladimir Putin Intends to Recruit Trump to Russia's Side in WWIII - emptywheel

Zelenskyy asserts Putin has initiated World War III, emphasizing the need for military and economic pressure to counter Russian aggression.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care

Ilya Remeslo publicly renounced support for Putin, citing the failing war in Ukraine and calling for his resignation and justice as a war criminal.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet

Russian military communications face severe disruption as SpaceX cuts Starlink access and authorities restrict Telegram, forcing troops to seek unreliable alternatives while the Kremlin systematically blocks major communication platforms.
fromwww.thepinknews.com
2 months ago

Russians are breaking the law to watch Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry is becoming such a global sensation, Russian fans are defying the country's LGBTQ+ propaganda laws just to watch it. The Canadian romantic sports drama series has quickly become one of the biggest television sensations since its release in November. Based on an instalment of author Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, the show follows two rival professional hockey players as they develop feelings for one another and enjoy a multi-year-long secret love story.
Television
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France grants safe haven to anti-Kremlin couple detained by ICE

After France issued the couple humanitarian visas to avoid them being deported to Russia, Alexei Ishimov, 31, arrived in Paris from Seattle on Monday morning, AFP correspondents saw. His 29-year-old wife Nadezhda, a former volunteer for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was expected to arrive on a separate flight from Miami, also on Monday morning. But she did not show up at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport as planned.
France news
#alexei-navalny
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Economic fighters': the volunteers helping direct sanctions against Russia

Targeted sanctions on CNC machine tools constrained Russia's ability to produce precision military components, shifting procurement toward lower-quality Chinese machines and smuggling routes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Russian court rules a photo of rock band Queen in drag is LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - Queerty

A Moscow man was convicted under Russia's LGBT 'propaganda' law for sharing a Queen still and other images the court said promoted non-traditional relationships.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Putin 'fears a coup' plot as chaos erupts in Moscow - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unverified reports suggest mounting tensions within Russia's security elite, potentially involving former Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, with internet restrictions in Moscow and his associates facing corruption charges.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

War sends Russia into a spiral of antidepressants

Antidepressant consumption in Russia surged since 2020, reaching about 22–23.5 million packages in 2025 amid war, economic crisis, and political repression.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

The harrowing reality of being a prisoner of war in Russia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent prisoner-of-war exchanges between Ukraine and Russia reveal widespread torture and abuse in Russian detention facilities, with survivors reporting systematic psychological and physical mistreatment throughout captivity.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Putin is abusing INTERPOL to 'pursue critics' such as journalists and those connected to Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

INTERPOL is being exploited by Russia to pursue critics, journalists, activists, and others internationally, undermining protections against political persecution and neutral legal mechanisms.
#russia-ukraine-conflict
World politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sam Kiley: Vladimir Putin must be rubbing his hands with glee at global upheaval caused by Donald Trump's antics

Donald Trump's focus on Greenland distracts attention from Ukraine and weakens NATO cohesion, providing Russia with a strategic advantage.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"We Are All Passengers on the Titanic"

Human rights and freedoms are losing significance as disorganization and cruelty rise, international institutions are devalued, and US policy favors relations with perceived great powers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Will Europe move to boost diplomacy with Russia?

Europe seeks a coordinated diplomatic role with Russia, considering appointing a special EU envoy to avoid being sidelined in peace talks led by the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Russia attempted to fully block' WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can only lead to less safety for people in Russia. We continue to do everything we can to keep users connected. The move fits into the Kremlin's aim to achieve a sovereign internet an online space cut off from western technology and foreign influence, and more vulnerable to state control.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Putin's winter war: Freezing Ukraine into submission while reality is normalised away - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia is deliberately targeting Ukrainian civilian energy infrastructure this winter as a campaign of attrition aimed at civilians, causing widespread humanitarian suffering and displacement.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities

Russian strikes using hundreds of drones and missiles hit Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, damaging energy infrastructure, leaving thousands without heat and several people wounded.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

State Department Updates Travel Warning for Russia

If your travel plans in the near future involve making your way to Russia, the U.S. State Department has some information they would like to share with you. More specifically, they have some information that they would like to share with you in order to convince you not to go. In late December, the agency issued its highest possible warning against visiting the country in question. Or, as the agency's website bluntly declares: "Do not travel to Russia for any reason."
World news
Miscellaneous
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Russia Has Suffered More than 1.2 Million Casualties in Ukraine, Leading to Another Lost Generation

Russian forces have made minimal territorial gains while incurring catastrophic casualties exceeding 1.2 million since 2022.
World news
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump claims Putin promised to stop bombing Ukraine's cities due to extreme cold

U.S. officials seek to use confidence-building measures to broker pauses as Russian nightly airstrikes cause power outages and civilian suffering, with trilateral talks ongoing.
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