President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appeared to be sending a pointed message to the West with his flight on the Tu-160M.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Russia Arrests U.S. Citizen, Accusing Her of Treason by Aiding Ukraine
The country’s main security agency said the 33-year-old detainee lived in Los Angeles. A lawyers group said she was accused of donating $50 to the war effort.
Navalny’s Widow Pledges to Carry On Opposition Leader’s Work
The sudden death of Aleksei Navalny left a vacuum in Russia’s opposition. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, signaled that she would try to fill the void.
Navalny Allies Confirm His Death as Family Waits for Release of His Body
A spokeswoman for the team that has continued Mr. Navalny’s work said his mother had received the official notification. Hundreds of his mourners have been detained after his death.
Russia Bars Antiwar Candidate in Election Putin Is All But Sure of Winning
The barring of the only candidate voicing opposition to the war in Ukraine showed how little tolerance the Kremlin has for dissent. Here’s what to know about the presidential election in March.
In Russia, an Election Seen as Settled Will Be Gauged for Signs of Dissent
Here’s what to know about a presidential election that Vladimir V. Putin is all but certain to win. The barring of the only antiwar candidate on Thursday showed how little tolerance the Kremlin has for dissent.
U.N. Court to Rule on Whether Ukraine Committed Genocide
The highest court of the United Nations will render a verdict on a claim that has been used by Russia to justify its invasion.
Russia Extends U.S. Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention
The ruling means that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, will spend at least a year in custody awaiting trial on a spying charge Washington says is politically motivated.
Russian Court Jails Woman Over Blast That Killed Influential Military Blogger
Daria Trepova gave Maksim Fomin, who was known more popularly as Vladlen Tatarsky, a statuette that contained a bomb.
Russian Plane Crashes Near Border With Ukraine, Killing All Aboard, Moscow Says
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the transport plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and accused Ukraine of shooting it down. The claims could not be independently verified.