Justus Walker, an American farmer known as "The Merry Milkman" living in Russia's Altai Krai, claims Russian authorities plan to expel his family from the country.

Over 100 properties belonging to Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow were confiscated and transferred to the Russian state, according to Moscow judicial services. Russian authorities have labeled the organization as 'extremist.'

Marina Gorshkova, a Russian entrepreneur and founder of a cosmetics brand, has appealed to Russian authorities for assistance following Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses. She has a significant social media following.

Russian authorities have reportedly arrested an unidentified man accused of being recruited to gather and share information that could be used against Russia's national security on behalf of New Zealand.

Russian authorities report that five mountaineers from Bosnia and Herzegovina have died in a storm on Mount Elbrus, with bad weather hindering the evacuation of three bodies from Europe's highest peak.

Public telephones have been reintroduced on the streets of the Crimean Peninsula by Russian authorities. The stated purpose is for emergencies, with officials hoping they will not be needed.

Russian authorities have reportedly begun freezing the bank accounts of prominent cultural figures who have emigrated, a move first reported by political scientist Ekaterina Schulmann.

Ruslan Botashev was extradited from France at the request of Russian authorities in 2025.

Russian authorities temporarily closed the Kerch Bridge to traffic overnight, with social media channels reporting explosions heard near the city of Kerch.

A six-month-old baby has died in the Moscow region after debris from a downed drone fell onto a private residence overnight, according to Russian authorities.

Russian authorities are reportedly using tools from Israeli software company Cellebrite to access opposition leaders' phones, while investigation data from an active Icelandic prosecutor's case appeared in a Cellebrite promotional video.

The mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Emil Boc, has prohibited the use of the Russian flag and anthem at upcoming international gymnastics competitions, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian authorities have already commented on the decision.

Sources indicate that Russian authorities are considering a new wave of mobilization after the State Duma elections, as fewer citizens are willing to sign military contracts.

Russian authorities have claimed that air defences repelled another drone attack on Moscow over the past 24 hours, involving up to 100 UAVs.

According to the newspaper Kommersant, Russian authorities are allowing some oil refineries to produce fuel with lower environmental standards for the domestic market in order to prevent shortages, following recent attacks.

Russian authorities have reported that several people were killed in an attack. Further details regarding the nature or location of the attack were not immediately available.

A human rights project reports that Russian authorities are increasingly using forced psychiatric treatment, a method widely employed in the Soviet Union, to combat dissidents during the war with Ukraine.

Russian authorities have begun restricting imports of vegetables, berries, flowers, mineral water, and alcohol from Armenia, signaling an economic war due to Yerevan's pro-EU direction.

A man was killed in a Russian drone attack on Kherson, while Russian authorities also reported a drone attack in Yaroslavl, leading to the closure of a Moscow-bound motorway. These incidents highlight the ongoing drone warfare impacting both sides.

Russian authorities have charged a former deputy natural resources minister with large-scale fraud. The charges were filed after the former official reportedly left the country.

A programmer named Alexander Okunev self-immolated in front of a monument in Kaliningrad a year ago as a silent protest against the war in Ukraine, an act that Russian authorities reportedly suppressed and kept secret until now.

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development is reportedly working on a series of measures aimed at bringing the country's segment of the internet under complete state control.

Russian authorities have banned the sale and suspended the import of 'Djermuk' mineral water from Armenia, reportedly as retaliation after the Armenian Prime Minister's comments on democracy and freedom.

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have formally protested Russia's removal of a Soviet-era memorial in Tomsk, calling the act "barbaric" and accusing Russian authorities of erasing historical memory.

Russian authorities have reportedly torn down a monument dedicated to Estonian victims of Soviet deportations in the Siberian city of Tomsk.

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal case against journalist and former television producer Kapitolina Averina, accusing her of publicly inciting terrorism through social media comments.

Russian authorities are prosecuting two women who are accused of desecrating a traditional Easter cake. The incident has led to legal action against them.

Russian authorities are reportedly planning to ban incoming international calls from certain 'unfriendly' countries for ordinary citizens without prior consent and to introduce mandatory labeling for such calls.

Following three weeks of internet disruptions in Moscow, independent Russian portal 'The Bell' reported that Russian authorities ordered an internet shutdown in response to an unspecified security threat.

Russian authorities have begun selling physical gold from the Central Bank's reserves for the first time since the 2000s to cover the federal budget deficit, which has exceeded 15 trillion rubles (approximately 150 billion USD) cumulatively for 2022–2025.

The Leningrad region was reportedly attacked by drones, with a fuel tank burning in Primorsk, as Russian authorities stated that fifty suspected Ukrainian drones were shot down over the region.

Russian authorities have thwarted protests against the blocking of a popular messaging application, though public frustration over the censorship reportedly continues to persist.

Russian authorities intend to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in occupied Ukrainian territories, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, by 2045, according to their 'development plans'.

Over 12 years of occupation, Russian authorities have imprisoned almost 300 people in Crimea on fabricated political charges, with 159 of them being Crimean Tatars.

Central Moscow is experiencing mobile internet outages, which Russian authorities claim are security measures to deter Ukrainian drone attacks, though some experts suspect it's a move to block internet content.

Russian authorities in the Kremlin have announced that internet access will be restricted for as long as necessary to ensure citizen security, with limitations already in place in several Russian cities.

Russian authorities have declared advertisements on Telegram illegal, following platform restrictions, and are threatening penalties for both operators and advertisers, with a complete ban on the application reportedly nearing.

Russian authorities reportedly view Telegram as a national security threat, believing Ukraine has quick access to Russian servicemen’s messages and exploits this information.

Thirteen regions in Russia were placed on extended alert following reports of a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo missile. Russian authorities claim one projectile was intercepted and another lost its trajectory.

Russian authorities claim to have handed over the remains of a thousand Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, receiving the bodies of 35 Russian soldiers in return.

Russian authorities stated that at least seven people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on a fertilizer factory in the Smolensk region, an increase from earlier reports.

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, claims he is being investigated for 'terrorism' by Russian authorities, though the authorities have not officially confirmed the opening of a criminal case against him.

A police officer was killed and two others were injured in Moscow when a man detonated an explosive device near a traffic police car. Russian authorities have not yet revealed the identity or motivation of the attacker.

Russian authorities reported an alleged drone attack on Moscow, leading to the suspension of airport operations, according to the city's mayor and Russian media.

Russian authorities have detained a suspect in connection with a deadly explosion at a St. Petersburg cafe that killed prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, with video showing the moment of the blast.

An explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow was initially declared a bomb explosion and a terrorist attack by Russian authorities, who then ceased public discussion of the incident.

A restaurant in Moscow has exploded, with Russian authorities claiming the incident to be a 'brutal act of terrorism'.

The court also directed the Centre to appoint a nodal officer to help families pursue compensation claims with the Russian authorities.

Russian authorities reported a new drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday morning, leading to restrictions and temporary closures at Moscow airports. This follows a previous large-scale drone attack on the city and its surrounding region.

At least 56 Crimeans are reportedly being held incommunicado by Russian authorities in Detention Center No. 2 in Simferopol, with 20 separate cells used for complete isolation.

Amid rumors of new conscription waves, Russian authorities are reportedly ordering universities to provide 2% of their student body to support the war effort against Ukraine, particularly for drone regiments.

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, known for leading hundreds of soldiers out of encirclement in Mariupol and pursued by Russian authorities since 2016, is a leading candidate for the position of commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army.

Russian authorities have definitively barred opposition figure Nadezhdin from participating in elections, fining him for extremism a week after he was declared a "foreign agent."

A video circulating shows an enormous queue at a gas station in Russia, indicative of a fuel crisis, despite Russian authorities claiming the footage is an AI fabrication. Satellite imagery reportedly confirms the long line.

Russian authorities have reportedly removed fuel prices from official statistics, effectively censoring the data. This move comes amidst concerns about rising fuel costs in the country.

Top leaders from an independent Russian trade union movement have sought protection in Norway, citing years of harassment from Russian authorities and a recent police raid.

A report indicates that Russian authorities used tools from the Israeli company Cellebrite to access the phone of political prisoner Andrei Pivovarov, months after Cellebrite stated it had severed ties with Russia.

A new report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) indicates that Russian authorities have been intensely working to strengthen Moscow's air defense in recent weeks, likely at the expense of defending areas closer to the front lines.

Following Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow, Russian authorities have reportedly initiated a crackdown on individuals who filmed the attacks. This move suggests an attempt to control information and punish those who documented the event.

Lithuanian authorities deported a Russian military deserter to Kaliningrad on June 15 after he fled the front lines in Ukraine without a passport and sought asylum. Russian authorities arrested him upon his crossing into Russia.

Facing critical fuel shortages, Russian authorities have permitted refineries to produce gasoline with a higher sulfur content, significantly exceeding European standards.

Russian authorities and Telegram channels reported a drone attack and subsequent fire at a defense-related plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast.

Russian authorities have approved a mechanism permitting private companies to purchase heavy weaponry to defend industrial facilities against drone attacks, according to RBC news, citing sources close to the Ministry.

Russian authorities are searching for Andrei Kiyko, a convicted serial rapist and murderer known as the “Sosnovsky Maniac,” who signed up to fight in Ukraine and then escaped, with officials having concealed his escape for months.

An overloaded tourist hovercraft overturned without warning on Siberia's Lake Baikal, resulting in five fatalities as Russian authorities launched an investigation into the deadly accident.

An investigation by Vot Tak reveals that Russian authorities have spent over 50 billion rubles in the last five years to build and operate military-patriotic centers, where schoolchildren undergo mandatory military training.

A tragic incident in Kaliningrad, where 37-year-old Aleksandras Okunevas self-immolated on February 24, 2025, was revealed after a year and a half. Russian authorities had reportedly suppressed information about the event.

Russian authorities have decided to extradite Vasile Rodideal, a Romanian citizen and one of the country's most wanted criminals, to Romania, according to his lawyer.

Russian authorities might considerably reduce the traditional, pompous Victory Day parade ceremony in Moscow, according to journalist Alexandra Prokopenko and The Moscow Times.

Russia's Justice Ministry has reportedly refused to accept mandatory "foreign agent" reports from Roman Alekhin, a pro-Kremlin blogger previously designated as a foreign agent by Russian authorities.

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal case on charges of negligence following the death of pacifist blogger Vegan Khristolub Bozhiy, who was found hanged in a solitary confinement cell in a Voronezh region prison.

Despite promises from Russian authorities to reopen beaches this summer, Anapa beach remains heavily polluted with oil. A new oil slick, hundreds of oiled birds, and 132 dead dolphins indicate the persistent environmental damage.

Russian authorities have stated their readiness to accept enriched uranium from Iran, proposing it as a component of a prospective peace agreement with the United States.

Russian authorities may cancel Victory Day parades in Moscow and St. Petersburg on May 9 due to concerns over new Ukrainian long-range missiles, according to reports from pro-Kremlin bloggers.

Russian authorities have imposed a ban on gasoline exports for producers of the fuel until the end of July, aiming to protect domestic supply amidst market fluctuations.

Russian authorities have reportedly shut down internet access in Mosva (likely Moscow or a region), forcing residents to use maps and cash as social media platforms are also blocked.

Russian authorities are selling physical gold from the Central Bank's reserves for the first time in almost a quarter-century to cover the federal budget deficit.

Russian authorities reported a large-scale drone attack targeting Leningrad Oblast, which resulted in a fire at a fuel facility located in a Baltic port.

For nearly two weeks, farmers in rural parts of Russia’s Novosibirsk region have been protesting the mass confiscation and destruction of their livestock by local authorities, who have cited an “especially dangerous disease” — though have refused to name it. Villagers are furious not only at officials’ silence, but at the low compensation being offered for their herds, which are often their sole source of income. The story has gone viral on social media, landing on top of a pile of grievances...

Moscow courts have fined TikTok 3 million rubles and Telegram 35 million rubles for their refusal to remove content as requested by Russian authorities.

Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery and a port in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia overnight, causing material damage, local authorities announced today.

Russian authorities have designated Nina Khrushchev, the great-granddaughter of the Soviet leader, as a 'foreign agent' due to her criticism of the war in Ukraine, a move she describes as a bitter historical irony.

Russian authorities have officially confirmed that widespread mobile internet outages in Moscow and other regions are part of necessary security countermeasures to combat sophisticated attacks and sabotage.

A Ukrainian drone damaged a gas pipeline in Crimea, and nine people were injured in Sevastopol, with two fatalities in Kherson Oblast, according to Russian authorities. The damage in Sevastopol resulted from a drone falling on residential buildings.

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram.

Officials will be able to bypass restrictions introduced by the Russian authorities.

Russian authorities are reportedly weighing a block on the messaging app Telegram, potentially from early April, according to RBC.

Among the more than 20,000 names on Rosfinmonitoring’s list of “terrorists and extremists,” Meduza found around 100 people who have already died. One of them is the late opposition politician Alexey Navalny. Two years after Russian authorities killed him in prison, his family still hasn’t been able to get his name struck from the registry — despite the law clearly stating that documented confirmation of death is grounds for removal. Here’s what we know about the dead stuck in Russia’s extremi...

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.

Russian authorities are conducting a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov – the founder of the social networking site Telegram – for "facilitating terrorist acts," according to a state media report.

Russian authorities reported that divers recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver who died after their bus on Friday...

Russian authorities have launched an investigation into a tanker crash that occurred at the Ust-Luga port.

Russian authorities reportedly held 26-year-old Moldovan citizen Evgeny Chzhen under a series of administrative arrests for nearly six months before accusing him of espionage, according to Mediazona.

An explosion at a restaurant in Moscow has resulted in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to 21 others, according to Russian authorities.

A 22-year-old man from Louth, Ireland, has been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison by Russian authorities for fighting for Ukraine. A bounty of €22,000 has been offered for his capture.

A BBC investigation reveals that Russian authorities have increasingly pushed ninth-graders into vocational colleges instead of higher education, potentially steering them towards military service.

Dozens of drones reportedly targeted Moscow overnight, with Russian authorities confirming a fire at a factory outside the capital following the attack.

Russian-installed authorities in occupied Sevastopol announced temporary electricity restrictions overnight, describing the measure as 'necessary' for the region.

A Russian Communist Party official was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod, according to Russian authorities. The incident was described by Russia as a 'terrorist attack' by Ukrainian armed forces.

The Crimean human rights movement Crimean Solidarity has announced its forced cessation of operations, stating that its website and social media pages will no longer be updated after Russia designated the organization a 'foreign agent' on June 26.

The Crimean Bridge was temporarily closed to traffic overnight following reports of explosions and a suspected drone attack in occupied Yalta. Social media accounts indicated significant activity in the region.

Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian anti-war activist, was designated a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities, detained for several hours, and subsequently prevented from running for deputy.

Germany's Foreign Office has expanded its travel warning to cover all of Russia, citing increased drone attacks on cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. The warning also cautions against the risk of arbitrary arrests by Russian authorities.

Russian authorities have arrested a national suspected of planning an arson attack on a synagogue, allegedly following instructions from a handler in Syria. The suspect reportedly purchased components for incendiary devices.

Russian occupation authorities in Mariupol have categorized approximately 25,000 apartments and houses as "ownerless" property, with plans to transfer them to municipal ownership by July 1, 2026.

Russian authorities are reportedly discussing a new wave of mobilization to bolster military ranks fighting in Ukraine, with plans potentially set for after the State Duma elections in September.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the West is talking about war with Russia and that Russia is ready to respond, as Russian authorities have begun strengthening Moscow's air defense.

Russian authorities have banned motorcycle travel in occupied Crimea between 8 PM and 6 AM, effective June 17, citing the similarity of motorcycle sounds to drones.

Sources indicate that the Kremlin is discussing changes to the 'hierarchy of values' in the North Caucasus, aiming to strengthen a common Russian civic identity among the region's residents.

A British schoolboy has been banned from Russia after his work on crypto sanctions evasion 'touched a nerve' with Russian authorities. The teenager's research led to his prohibition from entering the country.

Russian authorities are incorporating militaristic propaganda into playgrounds, featuring tank carousels and fighter jets, as part of a broader ideological push ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

Russian authorities reported a drone attack in Yaroslavl Oblast overnight, leading to the temporary closure of a motorway towards Moscow.

Russian authorities have expressed criticism towards most candidates proposed for the role of negotiator in the Ukraine war, specifically stating their disapproval of Alexander Stubb.

Russian authorities are reducing public access to the internet, citing security concerns, a move that appears to have sparked significant anger among the Russian populace.

Russian authorities reported intercepting more than 50 drones that were heading towards Moscow. The city's mayor confirmed the incident.

Ukrainian forces engaged in 132 clashes on front lines, neutralizing nearly 70 Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector, while Russian authorities in Tuapse published a list of shelters days after Ukrainian drone attacks.

The de facto security service of occupied Abkhazia announced the detention of three Russian citizens on terrorism-related allegations, who were subsequently transferred to Russian authorities.

Russian authorities are increasing their control over the internet, a move seen as an attempt to isolate Russia from the outside world. This policy is encountering growing resistance from the population, who are struggling with business and communication.

Russian authorities have detained the CEO of Eksmo, the country's largest book publisher, following searches of executives' homes as part of an LGBTQ+ "extremism" investigation.

Russian authorities reportedly detained 40 Israelis, some with dual Russian citizenship, at Domodedovo Airport, informing them that 'Iran's enemy is Russia's enemy' in connection with the Iran war.

Russian authorities are still working to extinguish a fire that has been burning at the Tuapse port.

Russian authorities have dismantled a criminal network that committed tax fraud, depriving the state budget of 1 trillion rubles ($13.3 billion) in VAT revenue over the past three years.

Russian authorities have reportedly searched the editorial office of Novaya Gazeta and detained an investigative journalist.

Russian authorities have been blocking internet access in various cities, citing threats from drone attacks, and have also restricted access to specific websites and applications including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

Russian authorities have started withdrawing books from public libraries that were acquired before the effective introduction of state censorship, with approximately 30% of books expected to be removed from shelves in Ekaterinburg.

Russian authorities are reportedly increasingly recruiting new soldiers from universities as volunteer numbers dwindle and casualties mount in the ongoing war against Ukraine.

A fire erupted at an oil terminal in Russia's Leningrad region after a drone attack damaged a fuel tank, according to Russian authorities.

Russian authorities have thwarted protests against the blocking of a popular messaging app, though public frustration over the censorship reportedly persists.

Russian authorities reportedly plan to resettle nearly 114,000 Russian citizens in occupied Ukrainian territories by 2045, according to UNIAN.

Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast have 'sentenced' a 68-year-old pensioner to 11 years in prison for allegedly transferring money to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia has imposed a fine of 35 million rubles (approximately $432,366) on the messaging application Telegram for its failure to remove content deemed prohibited by Russian authorities.

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal case against the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Amsterdam's Allard Pierson Museum, accusing them of 'theft' regarding the return of a disputed collection of ancient Crimean gold.

A UN Human Rights Council investigation committee has released a report concluding that the systematic and large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities constitutes 'crimes against humanity.'

Russian authorities say several regions were targeted by drones overnight, while a large-scale fire was reported at a chemical plant in Tolyatti in Samara Oblast.

Russian authorities have arrested Ruslan Tsalikov, former First Deputy Minister of Defense, accusing him of forming a criminal group that embezzled state funds, laundered criminal proceeds, and engaged in other illicit activities between 2017 and 2024.

Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended for a second night in a row, with Russian authorities later restoring movement in the early hours of the morning.

Ukraine claims that more than 1,700 African nationals are fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict, while Russian authorities deny unlawfully recruiting African citizens.

Russia has reported that drones attacked the Dorogobuzh nitrogen fertiliser plant on the night of 24-25 February, causing a fire to break out. The Russian authorities also claimed that people are known to have been killed and injured.

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including accusations of terrorism, as Moscow continues its efforts to block the messaging platform.

Since summer 2025, Russian authorities have struggled to find the thousands of soldiers needed to replenish units suffering ever heavier losses. They have kept the threat of a general mobilization han

Russian authorities report that divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver after their mini-bus plunged through the ice into Lake Baikal in Siberia.