Russian Missile Strike on City Center in Sumy Kills 34, Ukraine Says
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy on Sunday killed at least 34 people and wounded 117 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.
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A Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy on Sunday killed at least 34 people and wounded 117 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/13/russian-missile-strike-on-city-center-in-sumy-kills-34-ukraine-says-a88712
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Russian Missile Strike on City Center in Sumy Kills 34, Ukraine Says
A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city center of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, Kyiv said, with European and U.S. officials condemning the attack — one of the deadliest in months.
Estonia Says Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Can't Sail Without Resolving 40 Deficiencies
Estonian transport authorities said Saturday they won't allow the Kiwala oil tanker to pursue its journey until it has resolved 40 legal and safety issues.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/13/russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-detained-in-estonia-has-40-deficiencies-a88711
Estonian transport authorities said Saturday they won't allow the Kiwala oil tanker to pursue its journey until it has resolved 40 legal and safety issues.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/13/russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-detained-in-estonia-has-40-deficiencies-a88711
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Estonia Says Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Can't Sail Without Resolving 40 Deficiencies
Estonian authorities said Saturday that they will not allow an oil tanker believed to belong to Russia's "shadow fleet" to pursue its journey until it has resolved various legal and safety issues.
Ukraine War Veterans to March in Moscow’s 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade
Ukraine war veterans first appeared among 9,000 military personnel at last year’s Victory Day parade in the Russian capital.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/ukraine-war-veterans-to-march-in-moscows-80th-anniversary-victory-day-parade-a88719
Ukraine war veterans first appeared among 9,000 military personnel at last year’s Victory Day parade in the Russian capital.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/ukraine-war-veterans-to-march-in-moscows-80th-anniversary-victory-day-parade-a88719
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Ukraine War Veterans to March in Moscow’s 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade
Decorated veterans of Russia’s war against Ukraine will take part in the Victory Day parade in Moscow next month, the Kremlin told state media on Monday.
Yekaterinburg Court Shutters Charity of Ex-Mayor Roizman
Established in 2015, the Roizman Foundation supports nonprofit initiatives and helps people in difficult life situations in the Sverdlovsk region.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/yekaterinburg-court-shutters-charity-of-ex-mayor-roizman-a88727
Established in 2015, the Roizman Foundation supports nonprofit initiatives and helps people in difficult life situations in the Sverdlovsk region.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/yekaterinburg-court-shutters-charity-of-ex-mayor-roizman-a88727
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Yekaterinburg Court Shutters Charity of Ex-Mayor Roizman
A court in the city of Yekaterinburg ordered the closure of a charity foundation created by prominent Kremlin critic and former mayor Yevgeny Roizman over alleged misuse of funds, the exiled news outlet Mediazona reported Monday.
Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says
A pact signed by Moscow and Minsk in December formalizes the two countries' intention to enhance their joint defense posture.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/belarus-now-untouchable-under-russias-nuclear-umbrella-lukashenko-says-a88729
A pact signed by Moscow and Minsk in December formalizes the two countries' intention to enhance their joint defense posture.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/belarus-now-untouchable-under-russias-nuclear-umbrella-lukashenko-says-a88729
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Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says
A recently signed mutual defense pact with Russia will ensure Belarus’ “absolute security,” Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, invoking the country’s alliance with nuclear-armed Russia as a deterrent against foreign aggression.
Georgian Officials Reject Russia’s Offer to Restore Ties Without Settling Territorial Dispute
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister had said Moscow was open to restoring relations if Georgia drops its claims to Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/georgian-officials-reject-russias-offer-to-restore-ties-without-settling-territorial-dispute-a88728
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister had said Moscow was open to restoring relations if Georgia drops its claims to Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/georgian-officials-reject-russias-offer-to-restore-ties-without-settling-territorial-dispute-a88728
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Georgian Officials Reject Russia’s Offer to Restore Ties Without Settling Territorial Dispute
Georgia’s ruling and opposition parties have ruled out restoring diplomatic relations with Russia unless Moscow returns the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the business newspaper Kommersant reported Monday, citing senior officials in the…
Elderly Woman Killed in ‘Mass’ Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kursk
Kursk Mayor Sergei Kotlyarov said 24 apartment buildings and more than 20 cars were damaged in the attack.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/elderly-woman-killed-in-mass-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-kursk-a88731
Kursk Mayor Sergei Kotlyarov said 24 apartment buildings and more than 20 cars were damaged in the attack.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/elderly-woman-killed-in-mass-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-kursk-a88731
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Elderly Woman Killed in ‘Mass’ Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kursk
An elderly woman was killed in what local officials described as a “mass” Ukrainian drone attack on the southwestern Russian city of Kursk, authorities said early Tuesday. “Kursk was subjected to a mass enemy attack tonight,” the regional government said…
Wildberries Accused of Hiring North Koreans at Moscow Region Warehouse
The online retailer said it launched a pilot project to employ foreign laborers but did not address claims that it recently hired “hundreds” of North Korean nationals.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/wildberries-accused-of-hiring-north-koreans-at-moscow-region-warehouse-a88742
The online retailer said it launched a pilot project to employ foreign laborers but did not address claims that it recently hired “hundreds” of North Korean nationals.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/wildberries-accused-of-hiring-north-koreans-at-moscow-region-warehouse-a88742
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Wildberries Accused of Hiring North Koreans at Moscow Region Warehouse
Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries said it launched a pilot project to employ foreign laborers after videos surfaced online claiming to show North Korean workers at its Moscow region warehouse.
Russia Sentences Journalists to 5.5 Years in Navalny 'Extremism' Case
Antonina Favorskaya, Artyom Kriger, Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin were convicted after a closed trial.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/russia-sentences-journalists-to-55-years-in-navalny-extremism-case-a88746
Antonina Favorskaya, Artyom Kriger, Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin were convicted after a closed trial.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/russia-sentences-journalists-to-55-years-in-navalny-extremism-case-a88746
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Russia Sentences Journalists to 5.5 Years in Navalny 'Extremism' Case
Four Russian journalists were sentenced to 5.5 years each on “extremism” charges Tuesday over their alleged work with the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s organizations, the independent news outlet SOTAvision reported.
North Korea Supplying Up to 100% of Russian Artillery Shells Used in Ukraine – Reuters
The Kremlin has previously denied weapons transfers from North Korea, claiming there was “no proof” of such activity.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/north-korea-supplying-up-to-100-of-russian-artillery-shells-used-in-ukraine-reuters-a88745
The Kremlin has previously denied weapons transfers from North Korea, claiming there was “no proof” of such activity.
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North Korea Supplying Up to 100% of Russian Artillery Shells Used in Ukraine – Reuters
Russian artillery units are relying almost entirely on ammunition supplied by North Korea to sustain their bombardments along the Ukrainian front, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Russian military documents and open-source research.
Ukrainian Drones Attack Military Base in Russia’s Ivanovo Region – Reports
Geolocated video appeared to show the drones targeting a site that houses Russia’s 112th Guards Missile Brigade, which is based in Ivanovo.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/16/ukrainian-drones-attack-military-base-in-russias-ivanovo-region-reports-a88749
Geolocated video appeared to show the drones targeting a site that houses Russia’s 112th Guards Missile Brigade, which is based in Ivanovo.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/16/ukrainian-drones-attack-military-base-in-russias-ivanovo-region-reports-a88749
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Ukrainian Drones Attack Military Base in Russia’s Ivanovo Region – Reports
Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Shuya in central Russia’s Ivanovo region on Wednesday, local authorities said, with unconfirmed media reports suggesting the air assault targeted a military base.
Russia's Treason Convictions Hit Post-Soviet Record in 2024 – IStories
The Kremlin continues to intensify its crackdown on perceived internal threats amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions with the West.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/16/russias-treason-convictions-hit-post-soviet-record-in-2024-istories-a88759
The Kremlin continues to intensify its crackdown on perceived internal threats amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions with the West.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/16/russias-treason-convictions-hit-post-soviet-record-in-2024-istories-a88759
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Russia's Treason Convictions Hit Post-Soviet Record in 2024 – IStories
Russian courts convicted a record number of citizens for treason in 2024, as the Kremlin intensified its crackdown on perceived internal threats amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions with the West.
Serbia Says Russian Intel Report Found No ‘Sound Cannon’ Used on Protesters
The officers with Russia's FSB concluded no sonic devices were used to violently disperse a March 15 mass demonstration in Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/serbia-says-russian-intel-report-found-no-sound-cannon-used-on-protesters-a88761
The officers with Russia's FSB concluded no sonic devices were used to violently disperse a March 15 mass demonstration in Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/serbia-says-russian-intel-report-found-no-sound-cannon-used-on-protesters-a88761
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Serbia Says Russian Intel Report Found No ‘Sound Cannon’ Used on Protesters
Serbia on Wednesday said protesters' claims that they were targeted by a "sound cannon" were refuted by an investigation carried out by Russian intelligence officers.
Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands
Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation for foreign military and civilian ships around the southern Kuril Islands from April 16 to May 1.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/japan-accuses-russia-of-restricting-sea-navigation-around-kuril-islands-a88764
Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation for foreign military and civilian ships around the southern Kuril Islands from April 16 to May 1.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/japan-accuses-russia-of-restricting-sea-navigation-around-kuril-islands-a88764
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Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands
Japan’s government sent Russia a formal letter of protest over the closure of sea navigation around the Kuril Islands, Russian state media reported Thursday.
Russia to Supply Army Using Seized U.S.-Owned Food Company – Reports
Glavprodukt’s new management reportedly claimed the takeover was needed to ensure stable supplies to the National Guard and the Defense Ministry.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/russia-to-supply-army-using-seized-us-owned-food-company-reports-a88772
Glavprodukt’s new management reportedly claimed the takeover was needed to ensure stable supplies to the National Guard and the Defense Ministry.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/russia-to-supply-army-using-seized-us-owned-food-company-reports-a88772
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Russia to Supply Army Using Seized U.S.-Owned Food Company – Reports
Russia plans to use an American-owned company whose assets it seized to supply food to its army, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a document it obtained.
Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Russia said it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using the German long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict by Berlin.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/russia-warns-germany-against-supplying-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine-a88781
Russia said it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using the German long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict by Berlin.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/russia-warns-germany-against-supplying-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine-a88781
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Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Russia said on Thursday it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using German Taurus long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict by Berlin.
Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon'
Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Ukraine started the war and this week accused Zelensky of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/trump-softens-on-zelensky-says-mineral-deal-coming-soon-a88783
Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Ukraine started the war and this week accused Zelensky of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/17/trump-softens-on-zelensky-says-mineral-deal-coming-soon-a88783
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Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon'
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U.S. Will Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Within Days’ if No Progress Made, Rubio Says
“The United States has been helping Ukraine over the last three years, and we want it to end, but it’s not our war,” Rubio said in France.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/us-will-abandon-ukraine-peace-talks-within-days-if-no-progress-made-rubio-says-a88786
“The United States has been helping Ukraine over the last three years, and we want it to end, but it’s not our war,” Rubio said in France.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/us-will-abandon-ukraine-peace-talks-within-days-if-no-progress-made-rubio-says-a88786
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U.S. Will Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Within Days’ if No Progress Made, Rubio Says
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Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires
Residents must now obtain advance authorization from local officials to travel outside their communities, except when using regional or federal highways.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/far-easts-zabaikalsky-region-restricts-travel-amid-widespread-wildfires-a88793
Residents must now obtain advance authorization from local officials to travel outside their communities, except when using regional or federal highways.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/far-easts-zabaikalsky-region-restricts-travel-amid-widespread-wildfires-a88793
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Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires
Authorities in Far East Russia’s Zabaikalsky region on Thursday introduced movement restrictions in an effort to contain fast-spreading wildfires.
U.S. Proposed Russian Sanctions Relief as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal – Bloomberg
The reported ceasefire proposal would also freeze the war along current front lines, effectively leaving occupied Ukrainian territory under Russian control.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/us-proposed-russian-sanctions-relief-as-part-of-ukraine-peace-deal-bloomberg-a88795
The reported ceasefire proposal would also freeze the war along current front lines, effectively leaving occupied Ukrainian territory under Russian control.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/us-proposed-russian-sanctions-relief-as-part-of-ukraine-peace-deal-bloomberg-a88795
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U.S. Proposed Russian Sanctions Relief as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal – Bloomberg
The United States shared a draft Ukraine ceasefire plan with European allies that includes potential sanctions relief for Russia, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing anonymous European officials familiar with the matter.