Category: Russia
US considers Wall Street Journal reporter ‘’wrongfully detained’’ in Russia
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We condemn the Kremlin’s continued repression of independent voices in Russia,” the statement said https://tass.com/world/1602331
Read MoreShiveluch volcano erupts in Russia’s Far East
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The volcano now has the highest “red” hazard designation for aviation https://tass.com/emergencies/1602329
Read MoreSome 4,500 civilians die in DPR in shelling by Ukrainian troops since escalation outbreak
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Over this period, a total of 10,359 houses and 2,528 civilian infrastructure facilities https://tass.com/emergencies/1602325
Read MoreDraft statement condemning Kiev’s repression against UOC submitted to State Duma
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian lawmakers call on the international community, lawmakers, politicians, diplomats and human rights organizations to “give a principled legal assessment to the criminal actions of the Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky regime” https://tass.com/politics/1602321
Read MoreKremlin 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
Read MoreGovernment 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
Read MoreAmid 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
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreArmenian 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
Read MoreNorth 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
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