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Kremlin Critic Facing 25 Years in Jail Says Regrets Nothing

Moscow Times Vladimir Kara-Murza is accused of several charges including treason, and spreading false information about the Russian army. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/kremlin-critic-facing-25-years-in-jail-says-regrets-nothing-a80781

Government Campaign Aims to Warn Russians Against VPN Use

Moscow Times The Russian authorities have launched a disinformation campaign warning of the dangers posed by virtual private networks. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/government-campaign-aims-to-warn-russians-against-vpn-use-a80780

Amid Sanctions, Aeroflot Forced to Send Aircraft to Iran for Repair

Moscow Times In the face of international sanctions, Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot has been forced to send one of its planes to Iran for repair. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/amid-sanctions-aeroflot-forced-to-send-aircraft-to-iran-for-repair-a80778

What Do We Know About Alleged Golden Statue Assassin Daria Trepova?

Moscow Times Unlike the St. Petersburg bombing’s victim, pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, little is known about its alleged perpetrator. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/what-do-we-know-about-alleged-golden-statue-assassin-daria-trepova-a80774

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