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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

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