Russian Youth Agency Deputy Chief Arrested in Fraud Probe
Denis Ashirov, who has served as the agency’s state secretary and deputy head since July 2022, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale fraud.
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Kremlin Says Ready for Civilian Evacuation From Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka
Kyiv has expressed concerns that Moscow might wish to use ceasefires for such missions to enable its military to regroup.
Russian Oil Discounts Hit 3-Year High as Middle East Supplies Recover
Analysts said rising supplies from Persian Gulf producers were increasing competition for Urals.
Seized Western Businesses Donate $86M to Russian War Effort
The donations have been used to buy drones, vehicles, communications systems and other equipment for Russian troops, Bloomberg reported.
Russia Says Europeans Can Join Ukraine Peace Talks if They Show 'Readiness to Contribute'
Yet the Russian leader said Washington must work with its European allies to understand if they want peace or war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 4 Workers, Sparks Fire at Volgograd Oil Refinery
The exiled news outlet Astra said it identified the facility as the largest Lukoil oil refinery in southern Russia.
Former Aide to Pro-Russian Ukrainian PM Seriously Injured in Moscow Car Blast
Sergei Zavorotny, 72, moved to Russia after the 2014 Maidan Revolution that toppled Viktor Yanukovych.
Kushner Says U.S. Working Toward 'Largest Prisoner Exchange' of Russia's War in Ukraine
The deal would potentially reunite "thousands of people with their families," the White House special envoy wrote on X, without giving details.
Russia Jails Prominent Human Rights Lawyer 12 Years for Treason
Maria Bontsler, 66, became known for taking on some of the toughest politically motivated cases throughout her career.
Russian Police Chief Accused of Running Gang That Abducted Men for Ukraine War
The Ivanovo case follows reports of similar schemes in the Vologda and Sverdlovsk regions.
Finland Moves to Bar Russian Athletes From Entry Over Ukraine War
“As long as Russia’s war of aggression continues, Russian athletes have no business in Finland," said Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Russian Officer Appeals to Putin to Drop Fraud Charges Against Scammed Son
Finland Says It Detected Strike on Russian Warship in Baltic Sea
It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties or what had caused the strike.
Ukraine War Turns Black Sea Into World’s Deadliest Shipping Lane – WSJ
Maritime security firm Ambrey recorded more than 300 attacks in the Black Sea this year as Russia and Ukraine traded strikes on ships and ports.
Zelensky Says Starshield Speed Limited Again, Hampering Ukraine's Defenses
“This helps Russians kill more Ukrainians and carry out more accurate strikes on Ukraine,” Zelensky said.
Over 11K Foreign Fighters Killed in Ukraine – Rosstat Leaks
Of the 11,335 foreign fatalities, just over 6,000 of those killed were born outside Russia but had obtained Russian citizenship prior to their deaths.
Brazilian Buyers Balk at Price of Russian Diesel Shunned by U.S. Importers – Bloomberg
Brazilian traders told Bloomberg that prices weren’t attractive relative to U.S.-made fuel.
St. Petersburg Car Blast Kills Russian Aerospace Forces Officer
The officer was the second Russian military official to be killed in a car bomb explosion in the same neighborhood this year.
Russia’s AI Ambitions Take a Hit With Ukrainian Data Center Strikes
Russia’s drive to develop “sovereign” AI was already struggling. Then came the drone strikes.
Spate of Deadly Bear Attacks in Russia Has Left 35 People Dead
The latest victim was a security guard at a holiday camp in the Kamchatka region, state-run media reported.