Russia Orders Expulsion of British Diplomat Accused of Espionage
Thu Jan 15 3:48 am
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned Britain’s charge d’affaires to issue a “strong protest” in connection with the spy allegations.
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Russia – White House
Wed Jan 14 12:34 pm
The U.S. had already cut most visa services for Russians at its embassy in Moscow, the only working U.S. diplomatic mission in the country, in 2021.
Poland Accuses Russia of Launching Major Cyberattack on Energy Grid
Wed Jan 14 11:18 am
Polish authorities said the country came “very close to a blackout” before the cyberattack was thwarted late last month.
Russian Regions Reintroduce Huge Sign-On Bonuses for Contract Soldiers After Lowering Payments in 2025
Wed Jan 14 11:02 am
Authorities did not explain why they reversed last year’s cuts, instead framing the increases in patriotic terms and emphasizing state support for servicemen.
Russian Military Blames Ukraine for Drone Attack on Greek-Owned Oil Tanker in Black Sea
Wed Jan 14 10:08 am
Authorities in Athens had said the drones hit two Greek-owned tankers, one of which was due to load Kazakh oil near Russia’s coast.
Police Arrest Chief Physician and Intensive Care Head at Siberian Hospital Where Newborns Died
Wed Jan 14 9:26 am
Prosecutors charged the two hospital employees with negligence resulting in death and said an investigation was underway.
Moscow Court Charges Top Streaming Executives With LGBTQ+ ‘Propaganda’
Wed Jan 14 8:24 am
Top managers at Kinopoisk, Wink, Ivi, Amediteka, 24TV, Digital Television and Beeline TV face administrative charges for promoting “non-traditional” relationships and lifestyles.
Former Ryazan Region Governor Charged With Taking $3.5M in Bribes
Wed Jan 14 6:18 am
Nikolai Lyubimov is accused of selling a deputy gubernatorial position and accepting kickbacks from medical equipment contractors.
Chechnya’s Kadyrov Is Reportedly Gravely Ill (Again). Here’s What We Know.
Wed Jan 14 5:59 am
Russian and Ukrainian media recently reported that Kadyrov may be suffering from kidney failure and has been exploring potential successors.
China Posts First Annual Decline in Trade With Russia Since 2020
Wed Jan 14 5:13 am
The pullback in 2025 came amid falling demand for Chinese car imports in Russia and a drop in the value of Russian crude exports.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Southern Russia Kill 3
Wed Jan 14 4:08 am
The deaths were reported in the Belgorod and Rostov regions, both of which regularly face attacks from across the border.
Russia’s Leading Publisher Shutters Queer-Interest YA Imprint Months After ‘Extremism’ Arrests
Tue Jan 13 11:15 am
Popcorn rose to prominence after the success of its queer-themed bestseller “Summer in a Pioneer Tie.”
