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Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media reports

 The Stoptime trio have cycled in and out of Russian courts since their initial arrest in October, serving short jail stints for minor violations such as blocking access to the metro.

Diana Loginova, a teenage Russian street musician performing under the name Naoko and singing in the Stoptime group who twice served short jail stints for singing anti-Kremlin songs, attends a court hearing as she faces another public order charge in Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 11, 2025.
Russian journalist Kevorkova attends a court hearing in Moscow

Russia fines veteran journalist for 'justifying terrorism'

 A writing on a wall reading "The Baath Party is a terrorist" is seen in Sweida, Syria February 20, 2025.

Israel lobbies US to keep Russia's military presence in Syria - report

 Soldiers participate in a demonstration during the training of the Korean People's Army's air and amphibious combat units, in this picture released on March 16, 2024

Zelensky: Ukrainian forces have engaged in combat with North Korean soldiers in Russia


Russia mourns: Dagestan terrorist attack death toll rises to at least 20

As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.

 A view of Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024.

Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro injures seven people, including two children

The attack also reportedly damaged cars and knocked windows out in residential buildings and a hospital.

 Members of a bomb squad work next to a part of a missile after a Russian missile attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 21, 2024.

World Press Freedom Day 2024 marks exodus of journalists from Russia to Israel

This year’s World Press Freedom Day has significant meaning as 601 reporters have fled from Russia, seeking safety in Israel. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the ongoing press crackdown.

 Foreign and Israeli journalists stand on a hill overlooking the Gaza Strip in the city of Sderot, southern Israel, October 19, 2023. `

Russian plane has 'flown it's last': Ukraine downs surveillance craft - commander

The A-50 first came into use during the soviet era.

 A Russian A-50 aircraft.

Russia to ask French parliament about claimed mercenaries in Ukraine war

"In France, the mercenary trade is forbidden by law," the State Duma's chairman said.

 Pavlo, a Ukrainian soldier, stands on the roof of a damaged university, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, from a recent missile attack in Kramatorsk Ukraine, December 13, 2022.

Abramovich loses sanctions appeal but court does not accept ties to Kremlin

The European Union's top court on Wednesday upheld sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich that had been placed upon him after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021

Temporary weather changes or geopolitical uncertainty in Russian Jewish communities - Opinion

How will the war and recent events Russia given the significant changes in the structure of the Jewish community and the mass migration of Jewish populations affect the Russia-Israel relations.

 Dr. Haim Ben Yakov, Director General, Euro-Asian Jewish Congress

Suspected spy for Russia arrested in Germany

 Russian Consulate, Bonn, Germany

Russian general Surovikin was sympathetic towards Wagner rebellion -US officials

As the rebellion began, Surovikin publicly urged fighters of the Wagner private militia to give up their opposition to the military leadership and return to their bases.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Colonel General Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russian forces in Syria, attend a state awards ceremony for military personnel who served in Syria, at the Kremlin

Russian court fines Google an additional $47 million

A Russian court has fined Google nearly $50 million for failing to pay their previous fine of $2 million.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2023.

Russian vessels spotted in Irish waters raise concerns for EU, UK

Not only were the vessels not supposed to be near an EU port, but Irish officials were suspicious of sabotage attempts on undersea cables.

 The Russian Navy's frigate Admiral Grigorovich sails in the Bosphorus on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, in Istanbul