Russia’s economy may have shrunk in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in nearly three years, the Vedomosti business newspaper reported Tuesday, citing analysts.
The forecasted contraction…
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The UK is secretly preparing for an attack by Russian Federation
According to the newspaper, British officials have been asked to update 20-year contingency plans – from the first days after missile and nuclear strikes to large-scale cyber attacks.
The plans include creating…
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Man Stages Rare Anti-Putin Protest Across From Kremlin Before Jumping Off Bridge
A man in central Moscow staged a rare protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin before jumping from a bridge into the Moscow River, the independent news outlet SOTAvision reported Tuesday.
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Elderly Activist Stages Rare Anti-Putin Protest Across From Kremlin Before Jumping Off Bridge
An elderly man in central Moscow staged a rare protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin before jumping from a bridge into the Moscow River, the independent news outlet SOTAvision reported…
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Russian Airports Impose Flight Restrictions as Ukraine Launches Major Drone Barrage
Airports across Russia introduced temporary air traffic restrictions on Tuesday as Ukraine launched more than 100 drones at the country overnight, including several targeting Moscow just days before…
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Kharkiv comes under two-hour drone barrage as Russia hits Ukraine overnight — Meduza
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine, targeting several areas, including the city of Kharkiv. According to Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the assault lasted about two hours and struck multiple neighborhoods across the city.
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Drone fragments fall in Moscow as more than 100 Ukrainian UAVs target Russian regions overnight — Meduza
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow overnight, with debris from one crashing near residential buildings, the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said.
According to Sobyanin, there were no serious injuries or major damage at the site. Videos posted by…
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U.S. authorities cut off funding for Harvard
The United States government will no longer fund Harvard University, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber.
“Harvard should not expect grants from the…
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Polish president says Trump has ‘seen reality’ and can push Russia toward peace with stronger sanctions — Politico — Meduza
Polish President Andrzej Duda said he is pressuring Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions against Russia in an effort to force Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, Politico reported.
Duda described Trump as the only person capable of bringing…
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Evacuation ordered in Kursk region village near Ukraine border — Meduza
Russian troops will evacuate residents from the village of Glushkovo in the country’s western Kursk region, the village head, Vasily Khudyakov, announced on Monday evening.
“Due to the worsening situation in the village, residents currently…
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