Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on the western Pskov region, as well as other Russian regions, including Bryansk, Oryol, Ryazan, Kaluga, and the Moscow region. This is believed to be the largest drone attack on Russian soil since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began 18 months ago. Local media …
Russian authorities have officially confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group. This announcement puts to rest any doubts about whether Prigozhin was on the plane that crashed, resulting in the death of everyone on board. In a statement, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko stated that genetic …
The Kremlin has recently issued an executive order that introduces the possibility of requiring members of the Wagner Group to pledge allegiance to Russia. This development follows the reported demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, earlier this week. It is believed that Russia has been actively working to dismantle the group …
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin, dismissed accusations that the Kremlin was responsible for the plane crash presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin was known for his brutal fighters in Ukraine, Africa, and Syria, and his group had staged a mutiny in Russia. However, a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded …
Initial reports indicate that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the ruthless leader of the Wagner Group, may have been killed. While concrete details are scarce, it is believed that his private plane either crashed or was shot down, leading many to interpret it as an assassination. It is plausible that Vladimir Putin took him out at 28,000 feet, …
A Russian court has handed down a 19-year prison sentence to opposition leader Alexei Navalny on extremism charges. Navalny, who is already serving a nine-year term, has been convicted on multiple politically motivated charges. The latest charges stem from the activities of Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation and statements made by his associates. This marks his fifth …
A recent court ruling in Russia has delivered a verdict against imprisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny, finding him guilty of promoting “extremism” and extending his prison sentence by 19 years. This comes as Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin’s government, is already serving a nine-year term for parole violations, fraud, and contempt of …
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held a meeting with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group. This meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and included commanders from Prigozhin’s military company. Prigozhin, who had been involved in a short-lived rebellion, has had a strained relationship with Russia’s top military brass. However, he …
Russia and Ukraine engaged in mutual accusations and suspicions regarding a planned attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. The station, Europe’s largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian troops after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Both sides have consistently blamed each other for endangering the facility and causing potential nuclear disasters. …
The Kremlin has disclosed that Russia and the United States have engaged in discussions regarding the possibility of a prisoner exchange involving Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal journalist who is currently detained. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, revealed that the two countries have been in contact about a potential swap, which would involve …