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Novosibirsk Lifts Quarantine That Triggered Mass Cattle Culls
Around 90,000 cattle were culled across nine Russian regions, including Novosibirsk, between February and March.
Adam Kadyrov Awarded Second ‘Hero of Chechnya’ Medal
Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating of a young man accused of burning the Quran.
Russia Advises Citizens Wanted in U.S. Against Visiting Thailand
The advisory comes as suspected hacker Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in U.S. court after being arrested in Thailand last year.
Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO
SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ust-Luga Port Explosion Kills 3 Foreigners, Media Reports
The Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
Armenian Prime Minister Congratulates Putin on Russia Day as Ties Sour
Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process.
Russia Files Media Cases Against Kommersant, SIM Media Holding and Several Editors
The outlets reportedly face accusations of "abusing media freedom."
Communist Lawmaker Slams ‘Out-of-Touch’ War Management Ahead of Fall Duma Elections
Markhayev, a member of Russia’s systemic opposition, compared the management of the war to a “foreign invader.”
Russia Confiscates $7.6Bln in Assets in Largest Nationalization Yet
The Kremlin's campaign to bring private assets under state control has already transferred businesses worth an estimated $89.7 billion to government ownership.
Small Share of Sevastopol Gas Stations Lift Fuel Rationing Restrictions
Nine out of more than 100 gas stations belonging to a single major retailer have resumed sales in annexed Crimea’s biggest city of Sevastopol
Russia Delays Flagship Aerospace Exhibition to 2027
Held every two years since 1993, MAKS has long served as Russia's premier aerospace exhibition.
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Tatarstan Refineries and Samara Petrochemical Plant on Russia Day
The targets reportedly included Russia’s largest producer of synthetic rubber and plastics and the Taneco oil refinery.
Russia Issues Sweeping Ban on Armenian Imports After Pashinyan’s Victory
Russia will restrict imports of most food, seeds, flowers, wood and fertilizer from Armenia starting on Friday.
Cyprus Stops Accepting Visa Applications at Centers in Russia, Shifts Operations to Consulates
Cyprus will suspend visa processing at its third-party centers across Russia and temporarily route all applications directly through its consulates.
Regions Calling: How Rare Wartime Protests Changed This Siberian Republic
One year ago, nearly 2% of Altai's population rallied against political and economic encroachment from Moscow. What has happened since?
Ambassadors of Britain, France and Germany Hold Talks With Senior Russian Diplomats
Earlier in the week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hinted at the upcoming talks while claiming the ambassadors were “begging” to meet with his deputies.
Ukrainian Strikes Damage Several Bridges Linking Occupied Kherson With Annexed Crimea
Kremlin-installed authorities recently restricted commercial and passenger traffic along major roadways leading to Crimea.
World Chess Suspends Russia Over Events in Occupied Ukraine
The suspension will last for three years or until the Chess Federation of Russia complies with an order issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.