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‘extremism’ charges
Jailed Navalny Ally Chanysheva Asks Putin for Pardon – Reports
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Russia Adds Journalist Kevorkova to ‘Terrorists and Extremists’ List
A Moscow court last week placed journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova in pre-trial detention until July 6 on charges of “justifying terrorism.”
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Russia Jails 5 Ukrainians for Passing Military Intelligence to Kyiv
The men were charged with treason and espionage after sharing information on the location and movements of Russian army units.
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high-level reshuffle
Russian Officials Voice Bewilderment After Defense Minister's Surprise Ouster
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‘Deliberate attack’
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Russian authorities said the drones dropped explosive devices on vehicles in the border village of Popover-Lezhachi.
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Russian Lawmaker Says Was Targeted in Bomb Attack in Occupied Ukraine
Regional deputy Denis Kharitonov said his car exploded and burned to the ground while he was performing duties for the Russian military.
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Nizhny Novgorod
Russia’s FSB Detains Ex-Yandex Worker Accused of Sending Money to Ukraine
The detained man was accused of “committing high treason by providing financial assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”
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air attacks
Russia Says Shot Down 31 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Twelve drones were shot down over the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine and where a Ukrainian strike killed 15 people on Sunday.
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new roles
In Major Shakeup, Putin Replaces Defense Minister Shoigu
Putin has nominated former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, an economic adviser, to replace the longtime Defense Minister.
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battlefield gains
Moscow Claims More Advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv Region
Ukrainian officials have warned for weeks that Russian forces might try to attack its northeastern border regions.
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border region
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Part of the residential block that was struck in the attack collapsed as rescue workers searched for people buried beneath the ruble.
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'angry and betrayed'
Thousands Rally in Tbilisi Against ‘Foreign Influence’ Bill
Massive rallies have gripped the Black Sea Caucasus country for almost a month after the ruling Georgian Dream party revived the bill.
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Russia Claims Gains in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region
President Zelensky said a "fierce battle" was under way in Kharkiv, a region that has been mostly under Ukrainian control since fall 2022.
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‘Foreign influence’ bill
Georgian Police Arrest Russian Man at Anti-Government Protest – Reports
Local media reported that Andrei Rautberg is among six “violent” protesters who were arrested at rallies between mid-April and early May.
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road accident
Passenger Bus Plunges Into St. Petersburg River, Killing 7
Surveillance video shared by police showed the bus making a U-turn and crashing through a bridge railing before nosediving into the water.
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ongoing fighting
Russia Launches New Ground Offensive Against Northeastern Ukraine
"At approximately 5:00 a.m. the enemy attempted to break through our defense line under the cover of armored vehicles," Kyiv said.
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technocratic choice
Russian Lawmakers Approve Mishustin’s Return as PM
The State Duma voted 375-0 in favor of Mikhail Mishustin’s reappointment, a sign the Kremlin is banking on continuity and stability.
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overnight blaze
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Oil Refinery in Russia’s Kaluga Region
U.S. officials have warned that strikes on Russian refineries “could have a knock-on effect in terms of the global energy situation.”
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Feature
In Annexed Crimea, War Looms Over Victory Day Celebrations
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