Russian lawmakers vote to restore Federal Security Service’s right to operate its own jails

Russia’s State Duma has passed legislation that officially restores the Federal Security Service’s authority to operate its own pretrial detention facilities. Deputy Vasily Piskarev, who cosponsored the bill, said the agency, known as the FSB,...

Russian Drone Attack Injures Man in Bilozerska on July 8

On July 8, around 2:30 PM, Russian military forces carried out an attack on a vehicle in Bilozerska using a drone. As a result of this incident, one man was injured. According to the regional military administration, the 52-year-old victim...

Zelensky listened to DIU chief report on Russia's vulnerabilities

President Volodymyr Zelensky listened to a report by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, on Russia's vulnerabilities. The head of state announced this in an evening video address, according to Ukrinform. “Today, there was a...

Nausėda: Russia’s aggressive intentions are reality, not rhetoric

We must strive to convince our allies that Russia's aggressive intentions are not rhetoric, but reality. According to Lrt, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda made this statement on Tuesday during a meeting with the heads of the country's...

SBU detains Russian agent who planned bombing at hotel in Rivne

Counterintelligence officers from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained a Russian agent who was preparing a bombing at a popular hotel in Rivne. According to the SBU, the suspect, acting on orders from a Russian intelligence agency,...

Russian lawmakers overhaul benefits for student mothers, tying payments to subsistence minimums

On Tuesday, Russia’s State Duma voted to pass legislation raising maternity and childbirth benefits for women studying at universities, continuing professional education organizations, and research institutions. If adopted by the Federation...

Russia's crude exports fall to lowest level since February

Russia's crude oil shipments have dropped to their lowest level since February, as refinery processing outpaces production growth and trims available export volumes, Bloomberg reported on July 8. Russia has used its revenues from energy exports to...

Russia Blacklists Yale University, Declares Prestigious U.S. School As ‘Undesirable’

The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office accused Yale of undermining the country's territorial integrity. It claimed that the university has been actively involved in training Russian activists to challenge the Kremlin’s authority. Russian...

What is known about a Russian minister's death hours after being fired by Putin

Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes amid Ongoing Diplomatic Maneuvers

As Americans celebrated their Independence Day weekend, the Ukraine War rose in intensity across several fronts, most notably in northeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces continued their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast. Heavy fighting characterized...

Russian Drone Production Has Tripled Amid Ukrainian War

A combat drone. X/ @NOELreports July 8, 2025 Hour: 8:52 am On Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin confirmed that his country has tripled its drone production as the devices play an increasingly prominent role in the Ukrainian...

Russia Plans USAID-Inspired Development Model in Bid to Extend Global Influence

Russia is advancing plans to revamp its international development efforts, with U.S. foreign aid models serving as inspiration, the head of the state cultural diplomacy agency said Tuesday. The initiative reflects Russia’s broader push to assert...

Russian Broadcaster RTVI Starts Airing in Mali

Russian television network RTVI has launched broadcasts in Mali via the country’s largest provider, Malivision, the channel announced on Tuesday. The move, which extends RTVI’s reach to an estimated 3 million viewers in the African country, is the...

Did Trump get tired of waiting for Russia? He says that Putin “tells us a lot of nonsense” and reactivates the shipment of weapons to Ukraine

In a clear change of attitude from the usual closeness and even admiration for Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is considering imposing additional sanctions against Moscow due to the lack of progress in negotiations for a...

Russian Military Drone Crashes Into Dacha in Republic of Tatarstan

A Russian military drone crashed into a dacha in the republic of Tatarstan on Tuesday following an apparent malfunction during a test flight, the drone’s developer said. Officials in Kazan, Tatarstan’s capital, said a “civilian” aircraft lost...

Moscow Police Detain Over 500 Migrants in Hostel and Mosque Raids

Law enforcement authorities in Moscow detained over 500 migrants during raids on hostels and mosques in the city’s southeast, authorities said Tuesday. The Moscow branch of Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said the...

Would you fly a jet with Chinese chips? Veterans say no to Russia’s Su‑57, pushes for India’s AMCA instead

Former Air Force officer Ajay Ahlawat has sounded a clear warning. He believes India must reject the lure of imported fifth‑generation fighters and put every resource into building its own stealth jet, the AMCA. "It would be best if we eliminate...

Norway says fisheries cooperation with Russia will continue despite sanctions

The move marks a dramatic turn for Norebo, which has long been one of the largest quota holders in Norwegian waters. Norwegian fisheries cooperation with Russia will continue despite new sanctions imposed on two of Russia’s largest fishing...

Russia's Rebranded McDonald's Unveils Hello Kitty Pink Burger

Russia's Rebranded McDonald's Unveils Hello Kitty Pink Burger Russian fast-food chain Vkusno i Tochka (the chain that came to Russia to replace McDonald's) is set to release a limited-edition Hello Kitty-themed burger featuring a bright pink bun...

Russia blacklists Yale University as undesirable Organization

The Prosecutor General’s Office claimed Yale’s activities “are aimed at undermining Russia’s territorial integrity, supporting an international blockade of the country, destabilizing its economic foundations and contributing to the deterioration...