Putin announced that he will run for president in 2024: this will be his fifth presidential term.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to run for a fifth presidential term. This statement was made by him after the solemn ceremony of presenting the Heroes of Russia awards in the Kremlin. This was reported by Meduza. Putin informed the participant of the “special operation” about his decision (so...
Russian America for Democracy in Russia recognized as 'undesirable' in Russia
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office announced the recognition of the activities of the American organization Russian America for Democracy in Russia as “undesirable” on the territory of the country, said Russian State Duma deputy Andrei Lugovoi. Meduza writes about this. In his Telegram channel, the deputy emphasized that this decision was made in response...
An American died in a Russian migrant center: he was found with his veins cut
On the night of December 4, 56-year-old US citizen Ernest Harry Mitchell, who was in a temporary detention center for foreign citizens (TSVSIG) in the Krasnodar Territory, Russia, was found dead in one of the premises of the institution, Kommersant reports. Russian authorities say the American allegedly committed...
Which airlines fly to Russia and use its airspace
Some airlines still fly into Russian airspace. There are certain factors that force them to maintain flight routes over Russia, AirlaneRating reports. Following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the spring of 2022, Russia faced swift sanctions from many countries. This…
The International Red Cross has suspended Belarus' membership in the organization
The International Red Cross suspended Belarus' membership in this organization on December 1 because of the leader who illegally transported Ukrainian children to Belarus and visited Donbass wearing clothes with Russian Z-symbols. This is stated in a press release from the Red Cross. “From today, membership...
Richard Gere's convertible and Ronaldo's T-shirt: what celebrity items were sold at auctions to help Ukraine
To counter Russian aggression, financial support from various sources is extremely important for Ukraine: international organizations, states, private donations and donations. Funds aimed at the needs of the army, humanitarian aid and rehabilitation of victims are also collected through numerous charity auctions. “Word and Deed” has compiled a list...
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...