Iconic Russian singer asks to be named ‘overseas agent’

Iconic Russian singer Alla Pugacheva, massively in style since Soviet occasions, says she needs to be positioned on Russia’s overseas brokers checklist in solidarity along with her husband who has been designated as one. The assertion by Pugacheva on Instagram on Sunday is a notable slap from a distinguished determine at Russian authorities, who’ve stifled … Read more

Ukraine says mass grave found in Izium where Russians ousted days in the past, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial web site close to a recaptured northeastern metropolis beforehand occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned Thursday night time. “A mass grave of individuals was found in Izium in the Kharkiv area. The needed procedures have already begun there. More data — clear, verifiable data — needs to … Read more

Key battlefield developments in the 200 days since Russia invaded Ukraine

Russian forces started their invasion of Ukraine 200 days in the past. Since then, tens of 1000’s of individuals have been killed, thousands and thousands of Ukrainians have fled and the nation has sustained tens of billions of {dollars} value of harm. Here is a quick overview of the warfare that highlights one strategic growth … Read more

Russia gives up key northeast towns as Ukrainian forces advance

Moscow deserted its principal bastion in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, in a sudden collapse of one of many battle’s principal entrance traces after Ukrainian forces made a speedy advance. The swift fall of Izium in Kharkiv province was Moscow’s worst defeat since its troops had been compelled again from the capital Kyiv in March. Ukraine … Read more

Putin, Xi to meet in Uzbekistan next week, official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week at a summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian official stated Wednesday. The two leaders will meet on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, held in the Uzbek metropolis of Samarkand on Sept. 15-16, Russian Ambassador to China Andrei Denisov informed reporters. “Less than 10 … Read more

Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Penn, Stiller

Russia imposed private sanctions Monday on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions towards Russians stemming from the battle in Ukraine. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was on the brand new sanctions checklist, as had been a number of American senators: Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, … Read more

Russia revokes media license of top independent newspaper

A court docket in Moscow on Monday upheld a movement from Russian authorities to revoke the license of a top independent newspaper that for years has been vital of the Kremlin, the latest transfer in a months-long crackdown on independent media, opposition activists and human rights teams. The ruling in opposition to Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s … Read more

Putin denies Gorbachev a state funeral and will stay away

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to overlook the funeral of the final Soviet chief, Mikhail Gorbachev, denying the person who failed to stop the collapse of the Soviet empire the total state honours granted to Boris Yeltsin. Gorbachev, idolised within the West for permitting jap Europe to flee Soviet communist management however unloved at dwelling … Read more

Chairman of Russian oil producer Lukoil dies after falling from hospital window: Source

Ravil Maganov, chairman of Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil, died on Thursday after falling from a hospital window in Moscow, a supply accustomed to the scenario advised Reuters. Some Russian media additionally reported the loss of life of Maganov, 67, who was additionally Lukoil’s vice chairman, citing unnamed sources. No quick remark was out there … Read more

Much like his legacy, reaction to Gorbachev’s death is sharply divided

Reaction to the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, as with his life, was divided sharply into two essential camps. He was particularly revered within the West and amongst some Russians for bringing down the curtain on the brutal, oppressive Soviet system, ending the tense years of the Cold War that had introduced the world to the … Read more