Russian court declares LGBT community an 'extremist organization'
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the claim of the Ministry of Justice to ban the “international LGBTQ+ movement” and recognize it as an “extremist organization.” Meduza writes about this. The court hearing, which took place on November 30, was held behind closed doors. Only representatives of the Ministry of Justice were allowed into the courtroom.…
The Russian Foreign Ministry wants foreigners to sign a 'loyalty agreement' when entering Russia
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs invites foreign citizens to sign a “loyalty agreement.” It provides for their agreement to comply with a number of restrictions when entering the country, including a ban on discrediting the state policy of the Russian Federation, denying traditional family values and distorting the contribution of the Soviet people to...
Paul Whelan was attacked in a Russian colony: the American escaped with broken glasses
On November 28, American Paul Whelan, convicted of espionage in Russia, was attacked by another prisoner in the colony. According to Paul's brother, David Whelan, the incident occurred in the sewing workshop of the penal colony IK-17, where the American is serving his sentence. David said that he recently arrived in...
A powerful storm hits Crimea: half a million people without electricity, some dead
On November 26, a storm arrived in the Black Sea regions of Ukraine and Russia, accompanied by heavy rain and snowfall. Hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity. There are dead, Meduza reports. The hurricane caused significant damage to Crimea and Russian beach resorts such as Sochi, knocking down buildings, trees...
The Kremlin added the former Russian Prime Minister to the list of 'foreign agents'
The Russian Ministry of Justice added politician and former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov to the list of persons recognized as “foreign agents”, along with three other people. The BBC writes about this. According to the official statement of the Ministry of Justice, Kasyanov participated in the creation and dissemination of materials and messages of foreign agents...
Lego has created construction sets dedicated to Ukrainian landmarks
On the platform of the global initiative to support Ukraine United24, a drawing of models of Ukrainian landmarks from Lego Creators has started, all proceeds from which will be used to restore houses in the Kyiv region. Economic Truth spoke about this in more detail. This was initially announced by the Minister of Digital Transformation...
An American dressed as Jesus and walked from Warsaw to Kyiv with a cross on his shoulders
An American in the image of Jesus with a large cross on his shoulders walked from Warsaw to Kyiv. Known only as Jimmy from Virginia, the young man attracted a lot of attention during his march through Poland and Ukraine, SocPortal reports. “To us in Kyiv...
In Russia, relatives of those mobilized are planning to hold a large-scale action: they want the soldiers to return home
The wives of those mobilized are planning to hold a nationwide rally demanding their return home, Voice of America reports. An all-Russian protest action is planned on this occasion. The approximate date is November 19. Discussion of the details of the promotion and its coordination takes place via chats in more than 20 regions...
Russia puts on the wanted list the judges of the International Court who issued an arrest warrant for Putin
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has put International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Sergio Godinez on the wanted list. A judge issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and children's ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova in connection with the situation in Ukraine. Why else are members being persecuted...
An American lives in an underground passage in Lviv: how he ended up in Ukraine and why he doesn’t leave there
In Lvov (Ukraine), in an underground passage on Mytna Square, an American who looks to be about 50 years old has settled down to lead a homeless lifestyle. He says his name is Eric Moody. Zahid Espreso TV told more about how he ended up there. Man…