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.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/15/north-korea-supplying-up-to-100-of-russian-artillery-shells-used-in-ukraine-reuters-a88745
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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.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Nearly 1K Bodies of Killed Soldiers
Russia received the remains of 41 soldiers, while Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 909 servicemen, authorities said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-nearly-1k-bodies-of-killed-soldiers-a88794
Russia received the remains of 41 soldiers, while Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 909 servicemen, authorities said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/18/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-nearly-1k-bodies-of-killed-soldiers-a88794
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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Nearly 1K Bodies of Killed Soldiers
Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of 950 fallen soldiers, officials from both countries announced Friday, marking the second such swap in less than a month.
Trump Threatens to Withdraw From Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached ‘Very Shortly’
A decision to exit the talks could come “very shortly,” Trump warned. “No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done.”
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/trump-threatens-to-withdraw-from-ukraine-peace-talks-unless-deal-reached-very-shortly-a88796
A decision to exit the talks could come “very shortly,” Trump warned. “No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done.”
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/trump-threatens-to-withdraw-from-ukraine-peace-talks-unless-deal-reached-very-shortly-a88796
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Trump Threatens to Withdraw From Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached ‘Very Shortly’
President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States was ready to “take a pass” on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine unless Moscow and Kyiv showed a willingness to make progress toward peace in the coming days. “If, for some reason, one of the…
Vladimir Putin Announces Easter Truce With Ukraine
The Kremlin leader said the pause in hostilities would begin Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time and last until midnight on Sunday.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/vladimir-putin-announces-easter-truce-with-ukraine-a88798
The Kremlin leader said the pause in hostilities would begin Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time and last until midnight on Sunday.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/vladimir-putin-announces-easter-truce-with-ukraine-a88798
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Vladimir Putin Announces Easter Truce With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine starting this evening and lasting till midnight on Sunday.
Putin Orders Easter Ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Hundreds of POWs
Zelensky dismissed Moscow’s temporary pause in fighting and said Russia was launching air attacks right as the truce was supposed to begin.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/putin-orders-easter-ceasefire-as-russia-and-ukraine-exchange-hundreds-of-pows-a88798
Zelensky dismissed Moscow’s temporary pause in fighting and said Russia was launching air attacks right as the truce was supposed to begin.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/19/putin-orders-easter-ceasefire-as-russia-and-ukraine-exchange-hundreds-of-pows-a88798
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Putin Orders Easter Ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Hundreds of POWs
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced Saturday, as both Moscow and Kyiv said they exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war with mediation from the United Arab Emirates.