Moscow accuses Russian-Italian national of Ukrainian-ordered bomb attacks The FSB said that the suspect was trained by special forces of NATO member Latvia to bomb a railway and military base. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until February Russian-American journalist is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: no reason for Russia to change goals, says Lavrov – as it happened Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow sees no signs to alter its ‘special military operation’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023
8 countries with the strictest VPN laws Not all countries allow VPN use within their borders. Here are the 8 major countries where VPNs are illegal or under heavy surveillance. Tom’s Guide · Dec 1, 2023
Ukraine says it is repelling Russian attacks across six fronts as Zelensky orders more fortifications Russia is still actively pushing forwards with ground attacks, sometimes using armoured vehicles, despite deteriorating weather conditions The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Officials walk out as Russia’s Sergei Lavrov speaks at European security meeting Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had said they would not attend the talks due to Mr Lavrov’s participation The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Takeaways from AP's Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with The Associated Press that winter will complicate fighting The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
The AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war - live: Blow for Putin as Kyiv destroys major train route between Russia and China The SBU set off several explosions inside the Severomuysky tunnel of the Baikal-Amur highway The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 646 Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for faster fortifications as he tours frontline; Hungary says it will not support opening of discussions on EU membership for Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
OPEC+ announces additional output cuts in bid to prop up volatile oil prices Following a virtual meeting, OPEC+ members have announced additional oil supply cuts, with de facto leader Saudi Arabia saying it would extend an existing cut of one million barrels per day through to March next year. Russia pledged to slash oil exports by 500,000 barrels a day, up from 300,000,… France 24 · Nov 30, 2023
Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launched to the ISS on Dec. 1 A Russian cargo spacecraft blasted off from Kazakhstan on Dec. 1 for a flight to the International Space Station. Space · Nov 30, 2023
Is the emerging global order bipolar? Is the emerging global order bipolar? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question. The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Japan sets strict rules for chip subsidy recipients in the hopes of preventing leaks to China and Russia Japan wants prevent technology secret leaks from companies getting chip-related subsidies from the government. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 30, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023 Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism In its landmark ruling, issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled what the suit called the LGBTQ+ “movement” operating in Russia as an extremist organization and banned it.
Zenger · Nov 30, 2023 Wife Of Ukrainian Spy Chief, Among Others Poisoned, Undergoing Treatment, Kyiv Officials Confirm. Ukraine spymaster's wife among others undergo treatment for suspected poisoning, Russia is suspected to be involved.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023 Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist’ Russia’s Supreme Court has issued a ban on the activities of the ‘international LGBT movement’ in the latest crackdown.
WEKU · Nov 30, 2023 Meta warns that China is stepping up its online social media influence operations China has become the third most common source of foreign influence operations, behind Russia and Iran, according to the owner of Facebook and Instagram.
International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023 Russia Bans 'International LGBT Movement' For 'Extremism' Russia on Thursday banned the "international LGBT movement," claiming it was an extremist group in a move that cements a long crackdown on the community as the Kremlin pushes ultra-conservative social values.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Russia outlaws ‘international LGBT public movement’ as extremist Human rights activists say supreme court’s vague wording provides wide scope for persecution
France 24 · Nov 30, 2023 Russia’s Supreme Court bans 'international LGBT movement', effectively outlawing activism Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023 Russian attempt to control narrative in Ukraine employs age-old tactic of 'othering' the enemy Controlling the narrative has long been crucial to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 Russia's Lavrov faces Western critics at security meeting, walks out after speech Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has faced Western critics while attending international security talks in Northern Macedonia
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 Russia’s top court bans LGBT+ activism as ‘extremist’ in latest crackdown The Supreme Court backs request fom Vladimir Putin’s government – despite the LGBT+ ‘movement’ being not one defined entity. Activists fear ruling will bring broad swathe of arrests and prosecutions