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Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested

Yuri Kuznetsov, senior Ministry of Defence official, arrested for bribery with $1m in possessions. [ more ]

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Russia intensifies its offensive against the foreign press

Russian authorities detained journalists from Western media for allegedly discrediting the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine. [ more ]

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Russia mulls labelling queen of Soviet pop Pugacheva a foreign agent'

Alla Pugacheva criticized the Kremlin for its actions in Ukraine.

Russian prosecutors are considering labeling Pugacheva as a foreign agent due to her criticism of the government. [ more ]

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Russia is in a state of war' in Ukraine, Kremlin says for the first time

Kremlin now acknowledges being at war with Ukraine

Change in language allows for more mobilization decisions [ more ]

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Kremlin says Russia in a state of war' in Ukraine for first time

The Kremlin officially declares a state of war in Ukraine, shifting from calling it a special military operation.

Russia has strict censorship laws and prosecutes individuals for referring to the conflict as a war. [ more ]

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Putin pained by Moscow attack, even if not visible Kremlin DW 03/30/2024

Putin upset about concert attack

Diplomats pay respects, surge in Tajik workers leaving Russia [ more ]

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Russia refuses to blame IS for concert hall attack despite growing evidence

The Kremlin declined to comment on ISKP involvement in the Moscow concert hall attack.

No solid theory announced in the investigation, with Putin blaming Ukraine. [ more ]

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In Unsurprising Result Putin is Reelected : State of the World from NPR

Putin reelected with 87% vote

US government criticized the election [ more ]

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Russia's 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know

Russian presidential election is more of a formality with Putin expected to win.

Opposition figure Navalny's absence impacts election dynamics. [ more ]

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White House Promises Major Sanctions' on Russia in Response to Alexei Navalny's Death

Preparation for additional major sanctions on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

Global coalition imposing unprecedented sanctions on Russia's war machine is disrupting Kremlin's military supplies [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Kremlin rejects call for independent postmortem on opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Kremlin rejects call for independent postmortem on Navalny

Navalny's widow requests remains for dignified burial [ more ]

Axios

Kremlin rejects call for international investigation into Alexei Navalny's death

Navalny's death in custody sparks international concern over Russian repression.

Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight for fair elections despite Kremlin's denial and accusations. [ more ]

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Let me finally see my son': Navalny's mother demands body from Putin

Kremlin denies involvement in Navalny's death

Navalny's widow accuses poisoning by nerve agent [ more ]

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The end of Navalny confirms the fate of Putin's critics: exile, prison or death

Navalny's death highlights dangers faced by Kremlin critics in Russia.

Putin's regime silences dissent through imprisonment and reported violence. [ more ]

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Kremlin Seeks to Suppress Navalny's Influence, in Death as in Life

The Kremlin's lack of acknowledgment of Navalny's death highlights their strategy of giving him minimal attention.

Russian state media and officials have remained largely silent following Navalny's death. [ more ]

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Navalny's Funeral to Be Held on Friday, Spokeswoman Says

Public funeral for Navalny in Moscow

Russian authorities attempt to prevent public wake and funeral [ more ]

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Navalny Allies Say He Was About to Be Freed in a Prisoner Exchange

A prisoner exchange deal involving Navalny was reportedly close, according to his aides.

Navalny's potential release as part of the deal was tied to the release of two Americans in Russian prison. [ more ]

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The Kremlin was never able to fully silence Navalny.

Aleksei Navalny, despite being silenced by the Kremlin, has always found ways to be heard and remained the moral and de facto leader of the opposition to Putin.

While in prison, Navalny used methods like speaking to his lawyers and posting on social media to communicate with the outside world. [ more ]

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Where does Navalny's reported death leave Russia and Putin?

The death of Aleksei Navalny highlights the power of the Kremlin and the potential for instability in Russia.

This news comes ahead of Russia's presidential elections, where the Kremlin aims to show unity behind Putin. [ more ]

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Where does Navalny's reported death leave Russia and Putin?

Navalny's death highlights the power and potential instability in Putin's Russia.

The Kremlin is expected to use Navalny's death to strengthen Putin's electoral victory and gain more ground in Ukraine. [ more ]

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The Indo Daily: Putin the tyrant - What next for Russia, as "enemy of state" Alexei Navalny dies suddenly?

Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony was a tragic inevitability, linked to his previous poisoning.

Navalny's arrest, campaigns against corruption, protests, and imprisonment highlight his brave opposition to the Kremlin. [ more ]

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Kremlin rejects EU demand for probe into Navalny's death over fears Putin had him murdered with Novichok

The European Union demands an international investigation into Navalny's death.

Navalny's family urges for his body to be released for proper burial. [ more ]

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Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight against Kremlin

Yulia Navalnaya vows to continue Alexei Navalny's fight against the Kremlin.

Navalny accused Russian President Putin of killing her husband and alleged a cover-up by officials. [ more ]

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A Prison at War: The Convicts Sustaining Putin's Invasion

Nearly 200 inmates from a high-security Russian prison joined the war in Ukraine

The Russian prison system is being used to replenish the army in the war against Ukraine [ more ]

Washington Post

In second act, Russian activist group Pussy Riot protests Ukraine war

Russian punk band Pussy Riot continues to protest against the Kremlin and state propaganda with their new antiwar anthem.

Band member Maria Alyokhina, who has faced imprisonment and persecution, escaped from Russia in a carefully planned escape. [ more ]

New York Post

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny hit with new charges

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new charges from the Kremlin.

Navalny describes the charges as 'sad, funny, or absurd.' [ more ]

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Kremlin 'concerned' over Putin's election amid 'changing Russian perceptions of the war'

Russian support for Putin's war in Ukraine has decreased by almost half since February

The Kremlin is concerned about how changing perceptions of the war will affect the 2024 Russian presidential elections [ more ]

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Kremlin adds former Russian PM Mikhail Kasyanov to foreign agents' list

Former Russian prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov has been designated as a foreign agent by Russia's justice ministry.

The term "foreign agent" carries Soviet-era connotations and is used to undermine the credibility of individuals and organizations receiving foreign support.

The law requiring foreign agents to carry a disclaimer has been used extensively against opposition figures and independent news media. [ more ]

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EU plans fresh Russia sanctions including against son of Dmitry Medvedev

The European Commission is proposing a 12th round of sanctions against Moscow, including restrictions on scores of individuals apparently including the son of the former president Dmitry Medvedev and a relative of Vladimir Putin's.

The proposed sanctions also include banning the sale of Russian rough diamonds and jewelry using gems from Siberian mines, which could remove more than $4.5 billion a year from Kremlin coffers.

The inclusion of relatives of senior officials, including the Putin family, in the sanctions list is likely to anger the Kremlin. [ more ]

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Russia adds Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list DW 05/05/2024

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy added to Kremlin wanted list, facing unspecified charges, amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. [ more ]

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Russia's Putin sworn in for new six-year term DW 05/07/2024

Putin sworn in for a new term, facing accusations of manipulation and quashing opposition. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry

Kremlin prioritizes war economy with trusted technocrats appointed to manage military budgets. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Husband of jailed Russian blogger signs up for Ukraine war to secure her release

Joining Ukraine war seen as pardoning tool by Kremlin for convicts and celebrities facing charges in Russia. [ more ]

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Kara-Murza's wife says dream of a democratic Russia lives on DW 04/10/2024

Evgenia Kara-Murza advocates for jailed Kremlin opponents, like her husband, to not be forgotten, aiming to shape a future democratic Russia.

Solitary confinement is a harsh reality for Kremlin critics like Vladimir Kara-Murza, with limited human contact and severe living conditions. [ more ]

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Clash of the Patriarchs

Orthodox Church rift could occur due to Kremlin-backed Russian bishop's actions.

Patriarch Kirill seeks to maintain religious ties between Moscow and Ukraine against potential independence. [ more ]

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From Beslan to concert hall: Terror in Russia DW 03/23/2024

Deadliest terrorist attack in Russia in two decades occurred in Moscow concert hall shooting.

Fight against terror has allowed the Kremlin to consolidate power and restrict freedoms. [ more ]

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France politics

Kremlin warns Paris they will have 'two minutes' as they considering a preemptive nuclear strike

Kremlin warning of nuclear strike on Paris over Ukraine stance

Tensions escalating between Russia and France [ more ]

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France politics

Macron's coalition blasts far right at EU election campaign launch

Macron's allies link far-right with Kremlin

Centrist alliance campaigns for European Parliament elections [ more ]

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Putin had to contrive a landslide' because he knows cracks are showing in Russian society | Samantha de Bendern

Vladimir Putin won the Russian election with 87% of the vote, but the high turnout was crucial for the Kremlin's legitimacy.

Opposition candidate Vladislav Davankov's platform focused on peace, freedom of speech, and pragmatism, gaining support from various figures. [ more ]

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Latvia probes EU lawmaker for Kremlin spying DW 03/16/2024

Tatjana Zdanoka is accused of being a Russian agent pushing Moscow's policies in the EU.

Zdanoka is accused of working with Russia's FSB security services since 2004, and the European Parliament has opened an investigation into her Russian connections. [ more ]

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Friday Briefing: Putin's Re-Election

Vladimir Putin is certain to win the Russian presidential election.

The election serves to legitimize Putin's rule and garner support for the invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

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E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List

European Union lifts sanctions against Russian tech tycoon for condemning Ukraine invasion and severing ties with Russia.

Some Russian opposition members view the West's approach of using incentives along with penalties to pressure the Kremlin more logical. [ more ]

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The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania

Navalny's ally and strategist, Leonid Volkov, was attacked in Lithuania, a month after Navalny's death.

Navalny's death led to global condemnation, with his widow vowing to continue his work. [ more ]

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Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer near Lithuanian home

Leonid Volkov, a key figure in Russian opposition, was attacked with a hammer outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, shortly after Navalny's death last month.

The Kremlin had issued a warrant for Volkov's arrest in 2021, and the assault occurred a month after Navalny's passing. [ more ]

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Russia tightlipped on reports Navy commander sunk by Black Sea losses

The Kremlin declined to comment on the replacement of the Russian navy commander following losses to Ukrainian attacks in the Black Sea.

If confirmed, the removal of Admiral Yevmenov would be the most significant shake-up in Russia's military top brass since last year. [ more ]

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Germany news

UK urges Germany to give long-range missiles to Kyiv despite Luftwaffe leak

Britain urges Germany to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine despite leaked call involving UK troops in Ukraine.

Kremlin attempts to exploit leak to pressure Germany on missile donation to Ukraine. [ more ]

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Russia claims German military leak proves Western involvement in Ukraine

Kremlin accuses German military of discussing plans to strike Russian territory.

Tensions rise as Kremlin claims wiretap recording proves Western countries' involvement in Ukrainian conflict. [ more ]

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Hundreds bid final farewell to Russia's Alexey Navalny, risking arrest

Mourners attend funeral of Alexey Navalny.

Crowds chant Navalny's name and vow to not forgive Russian authorities.

Massive police presence and warnings from the Kremlin. [ more ]

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Alexei Navalny's Family, Supporters Are Laying the Russian Opposition Leader to Rest

Hundreds attend funeral for Alexei Navalny in Moscow.

Navalny's opposition to corruption and protests against Putin highlighted. [ more ]

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Funeral of Kremlin critic Navalny to be held in Moscow on Friday

Widow Yulia Navalnaya unsure about peaceful funeral

Kremlin accused of blocking civil memorial service [ more ]

Washington Post

Analysis | Foreign troops in Ukraine? They're already there.

Macron emphasizes strategic ambiguity regarding potential NATO troop deployment in Ukraine

Kremlin warns of inevitability of armed confrontation if NATO troops are deployed to Ukraine [ more ]

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Russia restructures military districts amid warnings of NATO war

Kremlin launching informational campaign against NATO's eastern frontier

Putin re-establishes Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts for military restructuring and war preparation [ more ]

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NATO denies plans to send troops to Ukraine

NATO denies plans for troops in Ukraine

Kremlin warns against Western boots on ground in Ukraine [ more ]

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Kremlin Warns Against NATO Ground Intervention in Ukraine

Intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine would lead to direct confrontation with Russia

Avoidance of direct conflict between Russian and American troops is a priority for the Biden administration [ more ]

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The Kremlin has a plan: confiscate and conquer

The Kremlin is using expropriation as a weapon for leverage.

Pressure on citizens through asset seizures and partial privatizations for funding the war. [ more ]

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Biden Called Putin a Crazy S.O.B.' The Kremlin Called Biden a Cowboy.'

President Biden called Putin a crazy S.O.B., Kremlin dismissed as Hollywood behavior.

Biden criticized Trump's comparison to Navalny's death, questioned his impact on Republican Party. [ more ]

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Kremlin slams Biden comments on Russia's Putin as disgracing US

Biden called Putin a 'crazy SOB' during a fundraiser.

Kremlin spokesperson condemned Biden's remarks as a poor attempt to appear like a Hollywood cowboy. [ more ]

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy downplays loss of Avdiivka to Russian forces

Italy aims to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.

Kremlin criticizes Biden for calling Putin a 'crazy SOB'. [ more ]

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Gunmen sent by Moscow killed defector sheltering in Alicante, Spanish intelligence services say

The Spanish government suspects Kremlin involvement in the assassination.

Moscow publicly acknowledged satisfaction over the victim's death. [ more ]

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Navalny's widow, the new voice seeking to unite Russia's battered opposition

Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's work in Russian opposition movement.

Support from dissidents signifies a potential unity among opposing movements against the Kremlin. [ more ]

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Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin and punish Putin for his death

Yulia Navalnaya vows to continue Alexei Navalny's fight against Kremlin.

Allegations of cover-up and refusal to release Alexei Navalny's body to his mother. [ more ]

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Russia Extends Probe Into Navalny's Death as Allies Accuse Officials of Cover-Up

Navalny's mother denied access to morgue, sparking accusations of evidence hiding.

World leaders blame Putin for Navalny's death, Kremlin denies involvement. [ more ]

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Russian courts sentence dozens to jail for commemorating Putin critic Navalny

Dozens sentenced for commemorating Alexei Navalny

Strict anti-protest laws in Russia [ more ]

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As Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big Crackdown

The detention of individuals for showing respect for Navalny

Fear of broader crackdown after Navalny's death [ more ]

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Kremlin accused of covering tracks' as whereabouts of Alexei Navalny's body remain uncertain

The Kremlin accused of covering tracks in Navalny's death investigation

Navalny's mother and lawyer face challenges in locating his body [ more ]

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It's starting to get dark': after Navalny's death, many fear what Putin will do next

Putin appeared confident and cheerful amidst criticisms.

Navalny endured mistreatment and supporters believe Kremlin is responsible for his death. [ more ]

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With Prison Certain and Death Likely, Why Did Navalny Return?

Navalny's return to Russia after poison attack was driven by belief in standing up for his country and principles.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's decision to defy Kremlin and return to Russia despite risks was seen as heroic and tragic. [ more ]

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How are Russians reacting to Alexei Navalny's death? DW 02/17/2024

Public mourning for Alexei Navalny's death in Russia despite dangers

Kremlin's response to Navalny's death highlights tension and criticism from abroad [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Death of Alexey Navalny, Putin's Most Formidable Opponent

Alexey Navalny's long history of defiance against the Kremlin and his resilience in the face of adversity.

His widow's strong message of holding Putin and his government accountable for their actions. [ more ]

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Tete a tete - 'Alexei Navalny hasn't died, he was killed,' Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko tells FRANCE 24

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko blames the Kremlin for Alexei Navalny's death, saying in Russia, if you voice a different opinion from Putin's, you will be imprisoned or killed.

Klitschko urges the West to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, emphasizing that Ukraine defends not only its own country but also Europe and the world. [ more ]

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Watch live: Alexei Navalny vigil held outside Russian embassy in London

Britain condemns Kremlin after Navalny's death

David Cameron calls for accountability for Putin [ more ]

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The Kremlin puts Baltic leaders on wanted' list for challenging its worldview

The Kremlin has placed Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and other Baltic officials on a list of wanted criminals.

Russia sees the removal of WWII-era monuments to Soviet soldiers as unlawful and an insult to history. [ more ]

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Navalny: West blames Putin for Kremlin critic's death DW 02/16/2024

Russian prison officials claim Alexei Navalny died after feeling unwell, but his allies cannot confirm his death.

Navalny's mother says he was in good health, while Navalny's ally accuses the Kremlin of killing him. [ more ]

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Chemical burns, poisoning and prison: the persecution of Alexei Navalny

Navalny's appearance in court reflected the toll of his years in jail

Russian authorities announced his death, seen as an effort to silence him [ more ]

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The mysterious, violent and unsolved deaths of Putin's foes and critics

Critics and foes of Vladimir Putin have often met with violent deaths during his time in power.

Many of these deaths are labeled as accidents or suicides, leaving the true number of Putin's enemies dispatched unclear. [ more ]

Washington Post

Kremlin runs disinformation campaign to undermine Zelensky, documents show

The Kremlin sought to amplify strains between Ukrainian President Zelensky and his top military commander through social media and fake news articles.

Internal Kremlin documents reveal a deliberate effort to divide and destabilize Ukrainian society and target Zelensky with propaganda. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Tucker Carlson Promised an Unedited Putin. The Result Was Boring.

Tucker Carlson interviewed Vladimir Putin for more than two hours, and was surprised by what Putin said during the interview and by Putin himself.

Putin used the interview to deliver a lengthy lecture on the history of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, meant to convince viewers that Ukraine never had a right to exist. [ more ]

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Far from harmless': Patriarch Kirill backs Putin's war, but at what cost?

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church supports the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox Church has a significant influence in Russia and beyond [ more ]

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A Russian anti-war politician is blocked from running against Putin

Antiwar politician Boris Nadezhdin has been rejected as a candidate in Russia's upcoming presidential election, signaling the Kremlin's intolerance for public opposition to the invasion of Ukraine.

This rejection clears the path for President Vladimir Putin to win a fifth term in power, as he faces limited opposition from pro-Kremlin candidates.

Nadezhdin's campaign collected over 9,000 invalid signatures, disqualifying him from the election. [ more ]

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Media industry

The Tucker-Russia relationship draws intense media scrutiny - Poynter

Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia.

The Kremlin denied interview requests from large Western outlets but granted Carlson's request because he is seen as 'pro-American.' [ more ]

Washington Post

Analysis | Putin doesn't need Tucker Carlson to get his message across

Tucker Carlson criticized Western media for not interviewing Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine.

The Kremlin has denied Carlson's claim that Western journalists have been denied interviews with Putin. [ more ]

Washington Post

Putin interview with Tucker Carlson shows Kremlin outreach to Trump's GOP

Tucker Carlson falsely claimed that prominent US media outlets had refused to interview Putin since his invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov contradicted Carlson, stating that they receive many requests for interviews with the president. [ more ]

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Kremlin quiet as Tucker Carlson's visit to Russia creates Putin interview rumours

The Kremlin has declined to confirm whether Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to Tucker Carlson, the American journalist who was spotted in Moscow.

Carlson's visit to Moscow has sparked speculation that he may be conducting an interview with Putin.

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, stated that they have nothing to announce regarding the president's interviews to foreign media. [ more ]

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Russian police detain reporters covering Moscow protest by soldiers' wives

Russian police detained a group of journalists, including an AFP reporter, covering a protest in Moscow by wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

The women have been staging protests outside the Kremlin for weeks and demanding their partners be brought home from Ukraine.

The authorities have not yet punished the women's movement despite cracking down on dissent in other areas. [ more ]

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What's behind Russia's new-found love of African art?

Russian museums and galleries are displaying more African art as part of the Kremlin's efforts to strengthen ties with African countries.

This trend fills a cultural gap left by the frozen exchanges between Russian and European culture venues since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

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Putin trying to break my husband, says wife of jailed UK-Russian opposition figure

The wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza accuses the Kremlin of trying to cut off his connection to the outside world, similar to their treatment of Alexei Navalny.

Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a new Siberian penal colony and placed in solitary confinement as punishment for not standing up when commanded to rise by a guard. [ more ]

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Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over extremism'

Igor Girkin has been convicted of inciting extremism and sentenced to four years in a penal colony in Russia.

Girkin has criticized President Putin and the army top brass for their inadequacies in pursuing the Ukraine war. [ more ]

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Kremlin says Kyiv downed military plane carrying more than 60 Ukrainian POWs

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of shooting down military transport plane

Russia calls it a 'monstrous act' and raises concerns about prisoner exchange program [ more ]

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Critics of Ukraine war could have property seized under new Russian law

The Kremlin has drafted a bill to confiscate property from critics of the war in Ukraine convicted of discrediting the Russian army or calling for foreign sanctions.

The bill aims to allow the government to seize money and property used to finance illegal activity or that which threatens national security. [ more ]

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Russian Celebrities Caught Almost Naked' Are Now Dressing to Appease

Celebrities in Russia are facing backlash for their involvement in a scandalous party during wartime, leading to image rehabilitation tours in war zones to regain favor with the Kremlin.

The situation has allowed Putin and his allies to promote their traditional values agenda and portray the scandal as an example of Western moral bankruptcy. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

Google TAG: Kremlin cyber spies build a custom backdoor

Russian cyberspies linked to the FSB have developed a custom backdoor called SPICA and are targeting various organizations and individuals in the US, UK, Ukraine, and other NATO countries.

The backdoor allows the attackers to execute shell commands, steal cookies, and upload/download files and documents. [ more ]

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Kremlin claims Boris Johnson 'banned Kyiv' to sign a 'peace agreement' with Russia

The Kremlin claims that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Kyiv from signing a peace agreement with Russia

Johnson denies the claims and calls them Russian propaganda [ more ]

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4 months ago

Putin Critic Alexei Navalny 'Found' in Siberian Penal Colony After Missing For Two Weeks

Alexei Navalny, the fiercest domestic critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been located in a remote Siberian penal colony two weeks after his lawyers lost contact with him.

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Kremlin has no information' on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been moved from a penal colony and his lawyers have not seen him since December 6.

The Kremlin claims to have no information about Navalny's whereabouts, and prison authorities have not disclosed where he was transferred to. [ more ]

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Additional US military aid to Ukraine will be a fiasco', Kremlin says

The Kremlin warns that further US aid to Ukraine will be a fiasco.

Moscow is closely watching as President Biden and President Zelenskyy meet in Washington. [ more ]

BBC News

Ukraine war: Locals forced to take Russian passports, report says

The Kremlin is forcing Ukrainians in occupied territories to become Russian through denial of healthcare, free movement, and basic services unless they take up Russian citizenship.

Pro-Russian propaganda is pervasive in the occupied lands, putting pressure on Ukrainians to assimilate as Russians.

Refugees report instances of being denied medical treatment and other services unless they obtain Russian passports. [ more ]

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Why Anna Politkovskaya Was a Pillar of Press Freedom

The murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya highlighted the dangers of reporting critically about the Kremlin in Russia.

President Putin's recent pardon of a man convicted of organizing Politkovskaya's assassination has sparked outrage and intrigue.

The question of who was behind Politkovskaya's death has long been the subject of international attention. [ more ]

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