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Telegram Boss Durov Charged, Banned From Leaving France

Durov was charged on several counts of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on the messaging app.
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Macron Denies Telegram Founder’s France Arrest ‘Political'

"It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," Macron wrote in a highly unusual comment on a legal case.
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Durov: Mysterious and Controversial Telegram Founder

The man once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg" now finds himself under arrest in France.
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Future of Putin Pal Shoigu on Line After Wagner Revolt

The minister of defense has, for the moment, completely vanished from public view.
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Putin’s Health: Pivotal Yet Shrouded in Uncertainty

The only time the Kremlin confirmed Putin was suffering a health problem was a decade ago.

Medvedev: Russia's Reforming President Turned Arch-Hawk

Once seen by admirers as Russia's great hope for reform, Medvedev now issues radical pronouncements against Ukraine and the West.

Russian Ex-Mercenary Says Kremlin Should Stay Off Foreign Soil

Marat Gabidullin, 55, says he has now become the first former Wagner fighter to publicly speak out about the organization.

Abramovich: Surprise Participant in Russia-Ukraine Talks

Abramovich has every personal interest in seeing a peaceful end to the conflict and possibly performing a role that could allow him to win back favor in...

Russian Spies in Spotlight Over Ukraine Shortcomings

Observers believe Russia had expected to make far more rapid progress in the invasion after it was launched on Feb. 24, with forces that were welcomed...

Letting State TV Dominate, Russia Chokes Free Media

The changes leave "no space for free speech and opinion on the war," said the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatovic.

Belarus Independence 'Under Threat' by Russian Troops: Opposition

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said that her country needed to fight "against dictatorship."

World Powers Including Russia Vow to Prevent Spread of Nuclear Weapons

The five states put aside differences that have caused major tensions between both Russia and China and their Western partners.

Could Russia Go to War With Turkey in Syria?

The killing of 33 Turkish soldiers by Russia's ally Syria raised fears of war between the two historic rivals.