Fugitive Russian man whose daughter drew anti-war pictures detained in Belarus Alexei Moskalyov had been jailed for two years after investigation triggered by 13-year-old’s drawings The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: US ‘deeply concerned’ by Russia’s arrest of American journalist – as it happened US secretary of state criticises Russia’s arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023
‘Total distrust’: rise of the Russian informers Teachers, neighbours and even family members are turning to Soviet-style denunciations in wartime Russia Financial Times · Mar 30, 2023
Russia to stop warning US before carrying out missile tests Kremlin announces move as Yars drills begin in show of nuclear strength amid Ukraine invasion The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Ukraine says IOC retreating on principles over Russian athletes Ukraine's authorities suggested on Wednesday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was retreating from its principles by recommending Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in international competitions as neutrals amid a war in Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 29, 2023
Fugitive Russian father draws Kremlin censure, support from Wagner boss A Russian father who went on the run to avoid being sent to a penal colony after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school was criticised by the Kremlin on Wednesday, but defended by the powerful head of the Wagner mercenary group. Reuters · Mar 29, 2023
Kremlin says IOC rules on Russian participation are discriminatory The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the International Olympic Committee's guidelines that allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals contain "elements of discrimination". Reuters · Mar 29, 2023
Plans to REPLACE Vladimir Putin as president with military warlord hinting at challenge Founder of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, spoke to Russian reporters in an interview which he hinted at plans to replace Vladimir Putin as president Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy is 'ready' for Chinese leader to visit Ukraine’s president invited his powerful Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to visit the war-torn nation The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Alexei Navalny's chief of staff says increased economic pressure could push Putin out of office The chief of staff for imprisoned Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is urging Australia to continue to exert financial pressure on the Kremlin. ABC News · Mar 29, 2023
There's no excuse for nuclear madness In criticizing Putin's ominous nuclear threats, let's remember how U.S. arrogance got us here — and vow to change Salon · Mar 29, 2023
IAEA chief warns of ‘increasing’ military activity at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived on Wednesday for a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, where he warned of “increasing” military activity around the plant. He added that the UN nuclear watchdog was working on a plan of “realistic measures” to… France 24 · Mar 29, 2023
Critic of Vladimir Putin's regime poisoned after speaking out against war in Ukraine Russian politician Elvira Vikhareva became ill in November last year with muscle spasms and severe stomach pains - it has since emerged that she had been poisoned after criticising the Kremlin Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023
Kremlin claims UN trying to ‘whitewash’ Nord Stream explosions after resolution fails UNSC rejects Russia’s resolution to demand investigation into nord stream explosion The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 Putin using Bakhmut to destroy Wagner Group and ‘put its chief in his place’, says ISW Analyst says Ukraine battle – in which the Russian side has suffered heavy casualties – is part of a wider Kremlin power play
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023 Putin prepares Russia for ‘forever war’ with west as Ukraine invasion stalls The Russian president has managed to rally people around the flag with talk of a fight for national survival
Reuters · Mar 28, 2023 Kremlin: Russia will keep calling for Nord Stream probe after UN failure The Kremlin said on Tuesday it would keep demanding an international investigation into explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea last year, after failing to win backing for a probe at the United Nations.
Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023 Russia 'plans to deploy new nuclear super torpedoes on submarines in Pacific' The Kremlin has moved tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus and promises strategic nukes in Pacific subs by the end of next year
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players are expected to wear Pride-themed jerseys
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus? Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023 Russian soldiers say commanders used ‘barrier troops’ to stop them retreating Assault unit members claim in video that superiors ‘want to execute us’ after ‘huge’ losses in eastern Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023 Russia claims Ukrainian drone has injured three after exploding into buildings The Ukrainian drone was just 127 miles from Moscow before it was sent crashing into some buildings with Russians claiming it left three people injured, including a 16-year-old girl
The Week · Mar 27, 2023 Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus? Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.
Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023 Paranoid Vladimir Putin regularly sleeping in his office in Kremlin over war stress Russian President Vladimir Putin is said to have abandoned his gymnast lover, Alina Kabaeva, to seek refuge in the well-guarded Kremlin after becoming paranoid and stressed after unleashing his war on Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023 Putin and his allies love buying art. To help us win the war in Ukraine, confiscate it Paintings are easier to transport and hide than yachts and private jets. Don’t let them slip through, says Ukrainian sanction expert Vladyslav Vlasiuk