Foundations linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have amassed about $850 million since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, RFE/RL’s Russian investigative unit, Systema, has found.
The rising fortunes of the…
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Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Odesa kills two, damages maternity hospital — Meduza
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Kyiv and Odesa, local officials said.
In Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa, at least two people were killed and nine others injured, according to the regional prosecutor’s office.
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Siberianisation and the Pursuit of a New Civilisational Platform — Russia in Global Affairs
Professor Sergei Karaganov, in an interview with Al Mayadeen English, outlines Russia’s civilizational turn: rejecting Western liberalism, embracing its multiethnic spiritual heritage, Siberian future, and its…
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Pavel and Tucker, together again Telegram founder Durov returns for hour-long interview with Carlson to discuss France’s criminal charges — Meduza
On Monday, June 9, Tucker Carlson shared his latest interview with Pavel Durov. The American pundit last spoke to the founder of the messaging platform Telegram in April 2024. About four months after that conversation, police in Paris arrested…
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Video appears to show Russian soldier firing grenade launcher at house in Sudzha — Meduza
A pro-war Russian Telegram channel has published a video that appears to show a Russian soldier deliberately firing a grenade launcher at a partially destroyed home in the town of Sudzha.
“I’m really looking forward to [Kursk Governor]…
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Israel confirms that it transferred Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine — Meduza
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhael Brodsky confirmed in an interview released on June 8 that Israel has transferred Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine. The weapons were in service with the Israeli Defense Forces in the 1990s.
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Russia and Ukraine begin large exchange of young and severely wounded POWs — Meduza
On June 9, Russia and Ukraine exchanged the first soldiers in a swap of POWs under the age of 26. Both sides shared videos on social media showing the freed servicemen, but the exact number of prisoners exchanged on Monday remains unclear.
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Latvian State Security Service investigates parliament member for inciting ethnic hatred after heated defense of Russian speakers — Meduza
Latvia’s State Security Service has opened an investigation into Member of Parliament Alexey Roslikov on suspicion of inciting ethnic tensions and “assisting” Russia in actions against Latvia. The agency informed local media outlets that…
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'Hello Mom, I'm Home!': Hugs And Cheers As Ukraine And Russia Swap POWs
There were emotional reunions as Ukraine and Russia exchanged several busloads of prisoners of war under the age of 25 on June 9. The exchange could to last several days with 1,200 from each side crossing the border back to their country.
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North Korea moves damaged warship near Russian border, possibly seeking Moscow’s aid in repairs — Meduza
North Korea has moved the warship damaged during its launch last month to a dry dock near the Russian border, CNN reports, citing satellite images taken on June 8 by Maxar Technologies. The maintenance facilities in Rajin, North Hamgyong…
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