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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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

Woman Killed After Drone Crashes Into Shopping Mall in North Ossetia

Russia’s Defense Ministry said falling debris from a drone hit by air defense systems sparked the blaze.

32 Passengers Survive Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

The plane was flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s republic of Chechnya when it crashed early Wednesday.

Russia Designates Ex-Pussy Riot Member Pyotr Verzilov ‘Terrorist’

Verzilov was sentenced to over eight years in prison in absentia earlier this year under wartime censorship laws.

Russia Labels Record Number of Organizations as ‘Undesirable’ in 2024

The largest share of these groups are involved in political activism, followed by cultural, religious and human rights organizations, as well as media...

Russian Court Jails Ex-TV Host Lazareva 6.5 Years in Absentia

Tatyana Lazareva, who lives in Spain, was found guilty of “publicly justifying acts of terrorism” in remarks she made in a YouTube interview.

Bastrykin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup

Investigators expressed concerns over a “failure” to address the environmental disaster and highlighted cleanup efforts by volunteers.

The Top 6 Stories From Russia in 2024

From the death of Alexei Navalny to the re-emergence of Islamic terrorism in Russia and rising inflation, 2024 has been a turbulent year.

Russia’s Top Islamic Authority Backtracks on Polygamy Ruling

The decision to reverse last week’s fatwa came after the authorities said it violated Russian law, which prohibits polygamy.

Moscow Court Sentences Russian-Born American to 15 Years in Prison for Spying

Gene Spector was first arrested in 2020 on charges of “mediating” a bribe to the aide of a former deputy prime minister.

Police Launch Manhunt After Prisoners Escape in Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region

Prison officials told local media that the correctional facility where the escape took place allows convicts to come and go freely.

Russia Says Cargo Ship Sank in Mediterranean After Explosion, 2 Crew Members Missing

The Ursa Major, which belongs to Russia’s Defense Ministry, sank following an explosion in the engine room.

‘Left to Fend for Themselves’: Volunteers Step Up as Russian Government Falters in Black Sea Oil Spill Response

Volunteers told MT about being forced to buy their own protective equipment and cleaning supplies as they scrub beaches clean of oil.

Russian Airlines Offer Child Discounts After Criticism From Putin

During last week’s annual press conference, Putin criticized airlines for not providing affordable airfare to large families.

Female Chechen Boxer Attacked in Switzerland

Aminat Elbukaeva said she was struck from behind while walking home last week from a training session.

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