Hard void to fill: Navalny’s death poses challenges for Russian opposition The anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader leaves a legacy of ‘the struggle for Russia’s better future’. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024
Russian Court Sentences Woman to 27 Years for Cafe Blast Learn about the recent sentencing and convictions in Russia, as a woman is sentenced to 27 years for a cafe blast and a former rebel leader receives four y... Top News · Jan 25, 2024
Russia Seeks Jail Time For Ex-rebel Commander In Ukraine Russian prosecutors on Thursday requested a nearly five-year prison sentence for former separatist commander Igor Girkin, a sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin, arrested and detained last year on "extremism" charges. International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 660 As the war enters its 660th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023
Court voids fine given to Russian activist for criticizing war and sends case back to prosecutors A court in Russia has overturned a fine handed to a veteran human rights advocate for speaking out against the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Russian hard-line nationalist ordered to stay in prison after accusing Putin of weakness A Moscow court has ruled that a prominent hard-line nationalist who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine will remain in prison until Sept. 18 on charges of extremism The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Igor Strelkov: Moscow targets a pro-war Russian who criticised Putin Igor Strelkov raged against the president after the Wagner mutiny, and could now face years in jail. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023
Hardline Putin critic faces jail after arrest in Moscow A hard-line critic of Vladimir Putin who accused the Russian president of weakness and indecision in Ukraine has been arrested in Moscow. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
Russian authorities detain a hard-liner who accused Putin of weakness in Ukraine A prominent Russian hard-liner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine has been detained on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month’s abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Russia arrests pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin, according to reports FSB agents come to Girkin’s home and escort him away ‘in an unknown direction’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
What future awaits Russia’s Wagner army and its boss, Prigozhin? Observers say Yevgeny Prigozhin is ‘doomed’ after turning on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the 'warrior constituency' that could threaten Putin from the right As he claimed victory in the battle for Bakhmut, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner private military company (PMC), gave another of his firebrand interviews. He lambasted, in unequivocal terms, the Russian minister of defence and his chief of staff, Russia’s “deep state” – namely, the presidential administration and the… The Conversation · Jun 2, 2023
Russian forces preparing for Ukrainian counteroffensive, says Medvedev Former president also warns Moscow will use ‘absolutely any weapon’ if Kyiv attempts to retake Crimea The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
In Russia-Ukraine War, More Disastrous Path Could Lie Ahead For Russia, it's been a year of bold charges and bombardments, humiliating retreats and grinding sieges. Ukraine has countered with fierce resistance, surprising counteroffensives and unexpected hit-and-run strikes. Now, on the anniversary of Russia's invasion that has killed tens of thousands and reduced cities to ruins, both sides are preparing… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead One year after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine both countries are preparing for offensives that could set the stage for a potentially even more disastrous phase of the war
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023 Poland could supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters, Kyiv suggests Ukraine official reports ‘positive signals’ from Warsaw – but Poland stresses it will only act in consultation with Nato allies
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023 Russia preparing to mobilise extra 500,000 conscripts, claims Ukraine Kyiv’s deputy military intelligence chief says force will form part of new offensives over spring and summer
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible winter escalation With the war in Ukraine grinding through its 10th month, both sides are locked in a stalemated battle of attrition, which could set the stage for a new round of escalation
ABC News · Nov 19, 2022 Igor Girkin was one of three convicted of murder over the MH17 attack and is the elusive figure behind Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine An ultranationalist former spy and self-described war addict, Igor Girkin is among three men sentenced to life in prison over the murders of 298 innocent people onboard MH17. With a $149,000 bounty on his head, he is yet to face justice.
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022 Has Vladimir Putin been outflanked by the Russian far right? Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 this year, the Kremlin has sought by every means to minimise the reality of war. The description of the invasion as a “special operation” and persecution of anyone who dared call it by any other name is intended to underline the supposedly…
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2022 ‘Constant lying’: Pro-Kremlin figures lament the loss of Lyman As Ukrainian forces recapture the strategic city of Lyman, pro-Putin commentators slam Russia’s military tactics.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 Putin's Russia struggles for response to Ukrainian blitz Ukraine's counteroffensive in the northeastern part of the country seemed to catch Russia by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war
Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022 Dad of soldier killed on Russian warship targeted by Vladimir Putin's security service Dmitry Shkrebets was targeted by Russian security services after threatening to expose the true hidden horror of what happened to the lost crew of the Moskva
Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022 Russian military leader brands Ukraine invasion a failure as Putin's grip unravels Former Russian spy, Igor Girkin, made the astonishing comments on live Russian television as he slammed Putin's invasion for failing to make any strategic successes