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Russian Court Orders Memorial Human Rights Organization Shut Down
Russia's Supreme Court has ordered the closure of the prominent human rights organization Memorial. The organization was designated as a "foreign agent" in 2015 but, according to the court, did not adhere to the rules associated with that…
Lavrov Warns of Military Clashes in Europe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Europe and NATO of a "return to military clashes". He called that a "nightmare scenario".
Lavrov will speak with his American colleague Antony Blinken on Thursday. Before that, he…
Russia Requires Local Representation of Major Tech Companies
Tech giants should soon open a local office or designate a legal entity in Russia. A new law requiring this has been passed.
The law mainly applies to large American tech companies, according to a list published by the Russian…
Russia Does Not Appear to be Planning to Supply More Natural Gas to Europe
Russia does not seem to be planning to send more natural gas to Europe. This can be deduced from auctions of gas contracts. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had said his country was ready to supply more gas.
The Russian…
Russia Wants to be Climate Neutral by 2060 at the Latest
Russia wants to be climate neutral by 2060 at the latest. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this in the run-up to the major international COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
"Russia will, in practice, strive for an economy…
Judge Restricts Freedom of Ally Navalny Because of Corona Rules
A Russian court has banned the freedom of movement of a key ally of opposition leader Alexei Navalny for a year and a half. Lawyer Lyubov Sobol cannot attend mass rallies and not leave her home between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
According…
EU Sanctions Against Russia for Annexing Crimea Extended by Year
The European Union is extending economic sanctions imposed on Crimea since Russia annexed it. They will last at least a year longer.
Products from the Ukrainian peninsula do not enter the EU, and European companies are not allowed…
Putin and Biden Arrive at Geneva Villa for the Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have arrived at Geneva's Villa La Grange, holding a summit on Wednesday afternoon.
That could take longer than four hours, according to say. At the beginning of the…
Navalny Political Network Disbanded Itself
The political network of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has decided to disband. The opposition will not wait for a court decision, which will have to determine if the movement is "extremist" and should be banned.
"It is…
First Russian Soldiers Leave Ukraine Border
Russian forces engaged in military exercises near the border with Ukraine have, as announced, started their departure. That report news agencies in Russia.
The presence of the army has led to great tensions between Ukraine and…