Russia – Page 7467 – Prologue Journal

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

Hundreds Turn Out for Funeral of Assassinated Russian Military Blogger

Moscow Times Hundreds turned out on Saturday for the funeral of Vladlen Tatarsky, the high-profile Russian military blogger killed last weekend. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/08/hundreds-turn-out-for-funeral-of-assassinated-russian-military-blogger-a80761

WSJ Reporter Formally Charged With Spying – Russian Agencies

Moscow Times Evan Gershkovich categorically denied the espionage accusations, TASS reported. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/wsj-reporter-formally-charged-with-spying-russian-agencies-a80759

In Photos: Russian High Schoolers Undergo Basic Military, First Aid Training

Moscow Times Russia added military training to its school curriculum following the invasion of Ukraine in a controversial move. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/in-photos-russian-high-schoolers-undergo-basic-military-and-first-aid-training-a80751

British Firm Ships $1.2Bln of Electronics to Russia Despite Sanctions – FT

Moscow Times A London-registered company reportedly sent technical equipment including servers, laptops and computer parts to Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/british-firm-ships-12bln-of-electronics-to-russia-despite-sanctions-ft-a80753

Belarus Sentences Ex-Presidential Candidate to 17 Years in Absentia

Moscow Times Valeriy Tsepkalo had intended to run in Belarus’ 2020 presidential election but was barred from registering as a candidate. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/belarus-sentences-ex-presidential-candidate-to-17-years-in-absentia-a80754

Notorious Arms Dealer Urges Trump to Seek Refuge in Russia

Moscow Times Viktor Bout, also known as the “Merchant of Death,” was swapped for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a high-profile exchange. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/notorious-arms-dealer-urges-trump-to-seek-refuge-in-russia-a80757

Report Details How Authorities Shame, Intimidate Anti-War Russians

Moscow Times The tactics have traditionally been associated with the republic of Chechnya, but have spread to other regions amid the war. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/report-details-how-authorities-shame-intimidate-anti-war-russians-a80752

Ruble Tumbles to 12-Month Low as Kremlin Greenlights Shell Sale

Moscow Times After months of relative stability, the Russian ruble continued to weaken rapidly against major currencies on Friday. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/ruble-tumbles-to-12-month-low-as-kremlin-greenlights-shell-sale-a80741

‘Again Totalitarian’: Veteran Activist Oleg Orlov Says Soviet-Era Practices Returning in Russia

Moscow Times Despite facing jail time for criticizing the Ukraine War, the co-chair of human rights group Memorial does not intend to leave Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/again-totalitarian-veteran-activist-oleg-orlov-says-soviet-era-practices-returning-in-russia-a80624