Blast At Russia's Tambov Gunpowder Plant Investigated As 'Terror' Attack
A resident of Siberia has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in Russia for criticizing Stalin and the invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian government has outlawed criticism of the invasion of Ukraine and the Russian armed forces, leading to detentions and prison sentences for those who express dissenting views.
Amnesty International and the Associated Press have found evidence that Russia bombed a theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of civilians. [ more ]
At Least One Civilian Reported Dead In Russian Shelling In Eastern Ukraine
A resident from Siberia has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in Russia for criticizing Stalin and the invasion of Ukraine.
He was convicted of rehabilitating Nazism and spreading fakes about the Russian military.
Russia has cracked down on criticism of the invasion of Ukraine, with many citizens being detained and sentenced for posting harmful views or facts. [ more ]
Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration
Putin's inauguration portrayed his invasion of Ukraine as a religiously righteous mission, emphasizing his long-standing rule and Western dismissal of his election legitimacy. [ more ]
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 ]
Russia Bars Antiwar Candidate in Election Putin Is All But Sure of Winning
Boris Nadezhdin, the only opposition candidate openly challenging Putin, has been banned from the presidential race in Russia.
The move to dismiss Nadezhdin highlights the Kremlin's efforts to ensure that only candidates who align with the party line are allowed to run. [ more ]
Journalism was a major winner at this year's Academy Awards - Poynter
The Associated Press won its first Oscar for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.
Mstyslav Chernov, an AP video journalist, gave a first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the award-winning film. [ more ]