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Russian scribes jailed for ‘extremism’ over work for Navalny group

Russian scribes jailed for ‘extremism’ over work for Navalny group

They are just the latest journalists arrested amid a Russian government crackdown on dissent and independent media that intensified after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago

29 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | London | Agencies
Russian drones set hotel ablaze in Ukrainian Black Sea city

Russian drones set hotel ablaze in Ukrainian Black Sea city

The RIA report cited Sergei Lebedev, described as a coordinator of local pro-Moscow guerrillas. His claim could not be independently verified

29 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies
Forbes journalist placed under house arrest in Russia for spreading 'fake news'

Forbes journalist placed under house arrest in Russia for spreading 'fake news'

A journalist working for the Russian edition of the US magazine Forbes has been placed under house arrest after being detained for allegedly spreading "fake news" about the armed forces

28 April,2024 06:33 PM IST | Moscow | ANI
Kyiv pulls back US tanks due to Russian drones

Kyiv pulls back US tanks due to Russian drones

The US agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023, which cost about USD 10 million apiece and were vital to breach Russian lines

27 April,2024 07:43 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service

Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service

Seeking to back up its claim, the Belarusian Cyber-Partisans group published a list of the website's administrators, its database and server logs on its page in the messaging app Telegram

27 April,2024 06:54 AM IST | Tallinn (Estonia) | AP
Vladimir Putin announces plans to visit China in May

Vladimir Putin announces plans to visit China in May

He didn't say when exactly it would take place and didn't offer any other details

26 April,2024 07:55 AM IST | Moscow | AP
US starts sending arms to Ukraine

US starts sending arms to Ukraine

Putin’s friends keeping him well supplied. Iran sent him drones.

26 April,2024 07:43 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
US starts sending arms to Ukraine; Biden says China Iran helping Russia

US starts sending arms to Ukraine; Biden says China Iran helping Russia

"With all this support, Russia has ramped up its airstrikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, rained down munitions on brave Ukrainians defending their homeland

25 April,2024 08:30 AM IST | Washington | PTI
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Russian style of democracy, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Russian style of democracy, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Drawing parallels with recent elections in Russia where opposition voices have been stifled, Priyanka Chaturvedi pointed out the absence of any significant challengers to President Vladimir Putin, alleging that dissenters face imprisonment or worse

24 April,2024 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ukraine, West leaders laud US aid package

Ukraine, West leaders laud US aid package

With an overwhelming vote, the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes

22 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

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