A Moscow court on Thursday extended the pretrial detention of the American reporter, who has denied the espionage charges he faces. The U.S. says he has been wrongfully detained.
Author: VALERIYA SAFRONOVA
Russia’s Pro-War Bloggers Are Suddenly Sniping Among Themselves
A new tone has set in among the uninhibited military bloggers, whose support for the invasion has given them unusual powers to speak out.
How Ana Ros, One of the World’s Best Chefs, Put Slovenia on the Culinary Map
Ana Ros broke through the boys’ club of fine dining, earning Hisa Franko in Slovenia two Michelin stars and a spot on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings
In a Cold War throwback, some venues are showing bootleg versions after Hollywood studios pulled films from the country. Still, viewer numbers have tanked.
Russian Media Falsely Claims Ukraine Atrocity Images Are Fake
Russians are being shown some of the same distressing imagery from the war as the rest of the world, but with a big twist.
Russian War Protester Who Burst Onto State TV Is Fined
In a video following her sentence, the state TV worker said she had been interrogated for 14 hours and “spent two days without sleep.” She still faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Russian Artists Lose the Tools of Their Trades as Companies Pull Out
Creative professionals have been cut off from Western clients and from the products and services they use to make, market and get paid for their work.
Black Germans Say It’s Time to Look Inward
The Black Lives Matter movement saw shows of solidarity around the world this summer. In Germany, some feel there is a reluctance to acknowledge more local problems.
More U.S. Residents Are Getting Dual Citizenship in Greece, Italy and Elsewhere
Many U.S. citizens whose families immigrated from Europe are eligible, and the pandemic has caused an uptick in applications.
Peanut Butter and Ranch Dressing: What Americans Abroad Miss From Home
With virus cases in the United States rising and international travel curtailed, many Americans do not know when they will be able to reunite with home and the comforts they associate with it.