Update: Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of “deliberately blowing up” the Sudzha gas metering station. In a statement, the ministry claimed that Ukrainian forces detonated the facility around 12:20 a.m. on March 21 while retreating…
Category: 1. Russia
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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for attack on Sudzha gas metering station — Meduza
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Jailed Army General Popov Appeals to Putin for Return to Military Service
A Russian general arrested on fraud allegations last year accused authorities of “unjust prosecution” and asked President Vladimir Putin to allow him to return to his post, the Kommersant business…
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Russian Strikes Cut Power In Odesa During Visit By Czech President Petr Pavel
Russian drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, leaving at least three people injured and several districts of the city battling power cuts while Czech President Petr Pavel was visiting for talks…
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Before Trump call, Putin told businesses not to expect quick peace deal
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held their second publicly acknowledged phone call since Trump returned to office in January. (Trump claims they’ve had additional, unpublicized calls.) Ahead of the…
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Putin Warns Business Leaders of ‘Slow and Difficult’ Ukraine Ceasefire Talks – Report
President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders in a closed-door meeting not to expect a quick peace deal with Ukraine, journalist Farida Rustamova reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources…
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Russia and Ukraine ‘one step away’ from cessation of hostilities
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, were “one step” away from ending hostilities, which would be the beginning of a “lasting…
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News – The Russian Government
Alexei Overchuk meets with Mongolia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development…
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Ukrainian Museums Rush To Save Cultural Heritage From Bombing
As Ukraine’s frontline cities continue to come under attack, museums holding historical and cultural artifacts are working to relocate valuable collections to safer parts of the country.
“Physical damage is a threat because of air strikes,”…
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Ukrainian Museums Rush To Save Cultural Heritage From Bombing, Looting
As Ukraine’s frontline cities continue to come under attack, museums holding Ukrainian historical and cultural artifacts are at risk of destruction or theft. Museum staff have been hard at work trying to relocate valuable collections to safer…
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E.U. won’t seize frozen Russian assets — Meduza
The European Union has halted discussions over the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets, Deutsche Welle reported, citing the conclusions from the E.U. summit on March 20.
“Subject to EU law, Russia’s assets should remain immobilised…
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