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Armenian Authorities Release Russian Man Accused of Desertion

Moscow Times The Armenian authorities have released a Russian citizen who was detained two days ago on Moscow’s request for alleged desertion. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/armenian-authorities-release-russian-man-accused-of-desertion-a80777

North Ossetia Governor Orders Probe Into Beating of Military Recruit

Moscow Times A graphic video of the incident shows a man being kicked in the face by his fellow servicemen. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/north-ossetia-governor-opens-probe-into-beating-of-military-recruit-a80775

Sanctions Force Russia to Scale Back Ambitious 2030 Tech Strategy

Moscow Times Half of the initiatives in the Russian government’s strategy now merely aim to replace existing foreign technologies. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/sanctions-force-russia-to-scale-back-ambitious-2030-tech-strategy-a80768

Russian Border Regions Call Off Victory Day Parades

Moscow Times Russian regions sharing a border with Ukraine have reported regular rocket and drone attacks since Russia invaded its neighbor. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/russian-border-regions-call-off-victory-day-parades-a80771

Russia Sentences Ex-Officers to 19 Years Over Anti-Mobilization Arson Attack

Moscow Times Scores of military recruitment offices have been subjected to arson attacks across Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/russia-sentences-ex-officers-to-19-years-over-anti-mobilization-arson-attack-a80770

Moscow-Backed Official Claims Visit to Frontline City Bakhmut

Moscow Times The battle for Bakhmut is the longest and bloodiest of Russia’s offensive. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/moscow-backed-official-claims-visit-to-frontline-city-bakhmut-a80772

Russia Says Ramping Up Border Defense as Finland Enters NATO

Moscow Times Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia, became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance last week. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/russia-says-ramping-up-border-defense-as-finland-enters-nato-a80765

Debates Over Ukraine War Rock U.K. Universities, Cultural Institutions

Moscow Times For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it impossible to visit the place they are studying. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/09/debates-over-ukraine-war-rock-uk-universities-cultural-institutions-a80605

Russian Strikes Kill Father and Daughter in Southeast Ukraine

Moscow Times https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/09/russian-strikes-kill-father-and-daughter-in-southeast-ukraine-a80763

Russia Takes Stock After Winter Offensive Fails to Deliver Gains

Moscow Times Russia’s winter offensive in Ukraine was announced with great fanfare, but the campaign has been another disappointment for Moscow. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/08/russia-takes-stock-after-winter-offensive-fails-to-deliver-gains-a80762