Hundreds risk arrest, and Kremlin’s wrath, to lay flowers for Alexei Navalny

MOSCOW — Ahead of the third day of mourning for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died suddenly in an Arctic prison, activists sent out safety tips for Russians wishing to lay flowers at memorials that have sprung up across the country, from St. Petersburg in the northwest to Magadan in the Far East; in … Read more

Russia’s high basic Sergei Shoigu bragged that the Kremlin’s conflict in Ukraine has ‘debunked many myths’ that NATO weapons and army requirements are superior

Russian Protection Minister Sergei Shoigu.Contributor/Getty Photos Sergei Shoigu says the conflict is “debunking many myths” that NATO army requirements are superior. He bragged that even Russia’s Soviet-era weapons fared higher in some instances than Western tools. Shogiu mentioned Russia would share findings in regards to the “weaknesses” in NATO weapons with its companions. Russian Protection … Read more

Belarus says Wagner chief who staged mutiny is in Russia, elevating questions on Kremlin’s technique

MINSK, Belarus — The mercenary chief who led a short-lived mutiny in opposition to the Kremlin is in Russia and his troops are of their area camps, the president of Belarus mentioned Thursday, elevating new questions concerning the deal that ended the extraordinary problem to President Vladimir Putin’s rule. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s declare couldn’t … Read more