A judge in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva to nearly three years in prison on Friday for repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian military.
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Category: 1. Russia
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St. Petersburg Prosecutors Request 6-Year Prison Sentence for Anti-War Teenager
Prosecutors in St. Petersburg are seeking a six-year prison sentence for 19-year-old anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva on charges of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian military, the independent…
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Russia will demand technology transfer when Western business returns
Western businesses will have to agree to a number of new conditions set by the Russian government in order to return to Russia, Bloomberg writes, citing sources. One of such conditions is ‘technology transfer,’…
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From ‘Terrorists’ to Forum Guests: Why Did Russia Lift Its Ban on the Taliban?
Russia officially removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organizations, a legal formality that follows years of pragmatic engagement with the Afghan militant group.
While the Taliban has been banned in Russia since…
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Biden offers services as speaker for $300K
Former US President Joe Biden has started offering his services as a speaker at events after leaving office and is asking for ‘only’ $300k for a single appearance.
In addition, according to the New York Post, in…
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News – The Russian Government
The agenda: expanding concessional lending for the construction of tourism infrastructure, student sport development programme until 2030, the pace of spring fieldwork, financing the reconstruction of power grids in the new regions.
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US military expert assessed the Russian Iskander missile
US military expert Will Shriver has assessed the Russian Iskander missile and criticised the US analogue.
“I was not the only one, but one of the few who, back in late 2023, argued that the ATACMS missile would be…
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Russia Launches Deadly Missile Strike On Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Despite the announcement of a limited cease-fire, Russia has continued to pound Ukrainian targets, including its second-largest city, Kharkiv, which was hit on April 18.
The attack killed at least one person and injured dozens more, according to…Continue Reading
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Pause in Air Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Has Expired, Kremlin Says
A 30-day moratorium on Russian strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has expired, the Kremlin said Friday, ending a short-lived pause that was announced after a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S….
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US troop strength in Syria could be reduced to 500 troops
The United States has begun withdrawing its troops from northeastern Syria. It is expected that their numbers may be reduced to 500 troops.
According to The New York Times, U.S. commanders will consider whether…
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