Russian Hacker Group Dismantled at US Request
The Russian security service FSB has dismantled a criminal hacker group. According to the Russian authorities, the racketeers with ransomware of the REvil gang have...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...