Russia’s glide bombs and artillery have left a devastating mark on Ukraine, turning once-thriving towns into scenes of near-total destruction. Drone footage shows the damage inflicted on Ukrainian cities by Russian strikes once they came…
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A more joyous life Economist Will Pyle explains new research that shows satisfaction and economic optimism rising among Russians since the invasion of Ukraine — Meduza
Despite massive military spending, tens of thousands of deaths, and a vast array of international sanctions, Russians’ sense of stability and life satisfaction has reached its highest level in the past decade, according to a new study by the…
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‘A raging meat grinder’ How a riot in Krasnodar highlights the Russian army’s desertion problem — Meduza
In Krasnodar, Russia, around one hundred soldiers detained on suspicion of desertion staged a riot in a bold escape attempt last week. Seven managed to break free — four were quickly recaptured, and three remain at large. RFE/RL’s
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Freed From ‘Reeducation Camp,’ Ukrainian Teen Describes Pro-Russian Indoctrination
Vladyslav Rudenko was 16 years old in October 2022 when three armed Russian soldiers arrived at his home in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson.
“They came to my apartment and said I had 30 minutes to pack my things, and I had to go with…
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The mission at Tsarizm is to provide breaking international news, analysis, and opinion, with a primary focus on Russia, the former Soviet republics, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle…
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Zelenskyy names clauses excluded from agreement with USA
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine removed clauses that contradict its constitution from the agreement on fossil fuels during the negotiations in London. About it wrote in the publication ‘Strana’.

“Our…
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‘I lost control of my life’ How one Russian region made abortions almost impossible to get — without passing any new laws — Meduza
The Russian government declared 2024 the Year of the Family. In practice, this meant tighter restrictions on reproductive rights, including limiting access to certain emergency contraceptives, outlawing so-called “childfree propaganda,” and
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Trump Envoy to Demand Russia Accept Ukraine’s Right to Military Force – Bloomberg
The United States will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine’s right to maintain its own military and defense industry as part of a potential peace deal, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people…
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The European Union agrees that Ukraine must compromise
Most European leaders agree that Kiev needs to make territorial compromises. This statement was made by former NATO official Camille Grand.

“Most European leaders agree on the need for some kind of territorial…
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News – The Russian Government
Alexander Novak met with Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad
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