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Moscow court upholds ruling to keep US journalist Evan Gershkovich in detention until late August
A Wall Street Journal reporter detained on espionage charges in Russia is appearing in court to appeal his extended detention.
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‘Eat, Pray, Love' author delays release of novel set in Russia, citing objections from Ukrainian readers
Author Elizabeth Gilbert is delaying publication of a novel set in Russia after what she said was an outpouring of “anger, sorrow, disappointment and pain” from Ukrainian readers.
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American musician arrested in Russia on drug trafficking charges
An American musician who has lived in Russia for more than a decade has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking, Russian news media reported Saturday.
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Air India flight from New Delhi to San Francisco makes emergency landing in Russia
An Air India plane flying from New Delhi to San Francisco landed in Russia after it developed an engine problem, officials said on Wednesday. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Air India flight bound for San Francisco diverted to Russia due to engine problem
More than 200 passengers and 16 crew members aboard an Air India flight bound for San Francisco were diverted to a Russian airport Tuesday when their aircraft had technical issues.
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Inside the Penal Colonies: a Glimpse at Life for Political Prisoners Swept Up in Russia's Crackdowns
Memorial, Russia’s oldest and most prominent human rights organization, counted 558 political prisoners in the country as of April — more than three times the figure than in 2018, when it listed 183.
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White House Wants to Engage Russia on Nuclear Arms Control in Post-Treaty World
The Biden administration is willing to stick to the warhead caps until the treaty expires in 2026, if Russia does the same.
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Ukraine War Live Updates: Drones Hit Moscow Buildings; Kyiv Attacked by Third Russian Bombardment in 24 Hours
The reported drone attacks on Moscow follow three intense Russian missile and drone bombardments of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the span of 24 hours.
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Russia Launches Air Raid on Kyiv, Killing at Least 1; Moscow Attacked by Drones
Russia has launched a pre-dawn attack on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least one person and sending Kyiv’s residents again scrambling into shelters.
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Russia Extends Detention of US Journalist Evan Gershkovich by 3 Months
Russian news agencies are reporting that a court has extended the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months.
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The Cyber Gulag: How Russia Tracks, Censors and Controls Its Citizens
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for Russians to escape government scrutiny. Authorities monitor social media accounts, prosecuting critics of President Vladimir Putin or the war in Ukraine.
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Prosecutor Ends Probe of FBI's Trump-Russia Investigation With Harsh Criticism, But No New Charges
A special prosecutor has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Russian Olympic Committee President Bashes IOC After Top Athletes Excluded
The president of the Russian Olympic Committee indicated that the country could boycott qualifying competitions in fencing for the Paris Games after some athletes were barred from competing.
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Putin Tells WWII Event West Is Waging a ‘Real War' on Russia
President Vladimir Putin has declared that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia. The Russian leader reprised the familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces. Putin’s remarks Tuesday came just hours after Moscow fired its latest barrage of cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine. Russia...
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False Flag? Analysts Say Russia ‘Likely Staged' Kremlin Drone Attack It Blamed on Ukraine and the West
Speculation is mounting that Russia staged a drone attack on the Kremlin that it blamed on Ukraine Wednesday.
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Brittney Griner Gets Emotional Discussing Russian Detainment
The WNBA star was arrested in February 2022 at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. She later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia and Iran for Wrongful Detention and Hostage-Taking of American Citizens
The administration has identified at least two American citizens wrongfully detained in Russia and three in Iran along with one legal permanent U.S. resident.
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Russia Accidentally Bombs its Own City
Russia’s military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in Belgorod.
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Russia's Air Force Accidentally Bombed Its Own City Near Ukraine Border
Witnesses in Belgorod reported a low hissing sound followed by a blast that made nearby apartment buildings tremble and shattered their windows.
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Russia Excluded From Men's Basketball at 2024 Olympics
Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, FIBA announced on Tuesday.