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Russia’s FSB Claims Jailed Russian-Born American Developed ‘Genetic Screening System’ for Pentagon

Gene Spector was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday, though the nature of the espionage charges against him had not been made public.

Ukraine Captured North Korean Soldier Fighting Alongside Russia, South Korea Says

The announcement comes days after Zelensky said that nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been “killed or wounded” so far.
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Lavrov Claims France Sought Dialogue on Ukraine War Without Kyiv

A French diplomatic source disputed the Russian foreign minister’s claim, describing it as an “intemperate” remark.
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Finnish Police Investigate Role of Foreign Ship After Underwater Cable Damaged

Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation said a probe for “aggravated sabotage” had been opened into the oil tanker Eagle S.
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The Baymak Case: Modern Russia’s Largest Political Trial

Residents of Bashkortostan were caught in a sweeping crackdown after protesting the jailing of a prominent Indigenous rights activist.
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Russian Missile Shot Down Azerbaijani Passenger Plane – Reports

Azerbaijani officials told local media they believe a Russian Pantsir-S air defense system fired on the aircraft as it approached Grozny.
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Russia Declares Federal Emergency Over Black Sea Oil Spill

Criticism over the government’s handling of the cleanup efforts has grown over the past week.
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Russian Police Arrest 44 Amid Wave of Arson Attacks

Authorities in Russia have blamed the attacks on scammers operating inside Ukraine.
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St. Petersburg to Open First New Metro Station in 5 Years

The Gorny Institute metro station, located on Vasilievsky Island, will extend the orange line westward.
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FSB Claims Foiled Ukrainian Assassination Plots on Russian Defense Officials

The arrests come in the wake of the Dec. 17 assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow.
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‘Terrorist Attack’ Sank Russian Cargo Ship in Mediterranean, Owner Claims

The Ursa Major sank in international waters off the coast of Spain early Tuesday after sending a distress call for help the day before.
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Russian Town Upsets Locals After Dressing Lenin Statue as Santa Claus

The festive decorations faced backlash from some residents, who described the move as “disrespectful” and “stupid.”
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The Photos That Defined Russia in 2024

From the war in Ukraine, the death of Alexei Navalny and the Russia-West prisoner swap to oil spills, historic flooding and terrorist attacks, it was yet...
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Russian Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Exiled Opposition Figure Ilya Yashin

It was not immediately clear what new charges law enforcement authorities have pressed against the former Moscow city councilman.
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Krasnodar Declares Regional Emergency as Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup Stalls

The move will allow authorities to allocate additional resources, mobilize emergency services and request federal assistance if needed.
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Russia to Release Anti-Putin Yakutian Shaman From Psychiatric Facility

Alexander Gabyshev’s lawyer said a court ruled to move his client to a general hospital, describing the transfer as a “step toward freedom.”
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4 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Kursk Region, Governor Says

Authorities said five others were hospitalized after the strikes, which targeted the town of Lgov around 44 miles from the border with Ukraine.
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Military Court Reduces Sentence for Theater Director and Playwright Jailed for ‘Justifying Terrorism’

Berkovich and Petriychuck were sentenced to six years in prison each over the content of their award-winning play “Finist the Brave Falcon.”
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Russia Launches Drones and Missiles at Ukraine in Christmas Day Attack

Private energy provider DTEK said the attack severely damaged the equipment of thermal power plants, and regional officials reported power cuts.
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