Russia detained Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and accused him of espionage. The Journal and U.S. officials have vehemently denied the allegation.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Georgia Drops ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill That Set Off Protests Over Parallels to Russia
Although the U-turn was considered a victory for civil society, activists on both sides of the issue suggested that the fight was not over.
Georgia Protests Quiet Down as Government Pulls Back Russian-Style Law
But opposition leaders dismissed the move and warned that the government had not given up hope.
Georgia Plans to Withdraw Foreign Agents Bill After Protests
It was not clear whether the government intended to scrap the legislation, which critics said mimicked a law that stifles dissent in Russia, or was merely delaying it to assuage protesters.
Protesters in Georgia Clash With Police Over ‘Foreign Agents’ Law
Critics of proposed legislation targeting “foreign agents” say the law brings the country closer to Russia.
Russia’s Wagner Mercenary Group Says It Has Stopped Recruiting Prisoners
Thousands of released convicts have been killed, many soon after arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russian rights advocates and Ukrainian officials say.
Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.
How Western Goods Reach Russia: A Long Line of Trucks Through Georgia
With Western sanctions barring many imports, a lot of what Russia needs now travels a slow, crowded truck route through the Caucasus Mountains from Georgia.
Who Is Valery Gerasimov, the New Head of Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine?
In a statement announcing the appointment, the Russian Defense Ministry hinted at a renewed campaign in Ukraine.