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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.

Scientists Discover Extremely Rare Baby Mammoth in Siberia

The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed Yana after the river in whose basin it was discovered.

New Stalin Monument Unveiled in Russia’s Vologda Region

At an unveiling ceremony, Vologda region Governor Georgiy Filimonov described the Stalin monument as “a step toward a sober, balanced view” of Russia’s...

Retired Police Officer Admits to Killing St. Petersburg Journalist 20 Years Ago

Fontanka reporter Maxim Maksimov was investigating corruption in local law enforcement agencies when he disappeared in June 2004.

Russian Army Says Captured Village in Eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Region

The village of Storozheve is close to the southern front line, which has remained largely static but where Ukraine says Russia is planning a fresh offensive...

Kremlin Calls European Gas Shipments ‘Complicated’ After Slovak PM’s Visit to Moscow

Robert Fico has warned that Slovakia faces a potential energy crisis after a gas transit deal between Moscow and Kyiv expires.

Russia Sends ‘Humanitarian’ Electricity to Abkhazia Amid Energy Crisis

Abkhazia’s energy and transportation minister said Russia had agreed to supply the 327 million kilowatt-hours the region requested for 2025.

North Korean Soldiers Suffer 1,100 Casualties in Ukraine War, South Korean Military Says

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also said that Pyongyang may be “preparing for the rotation or additional deployment of soldiers.”

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