In a bold move, Ukraine has taken its fight against Russia to the Mediterranean Sea. The country's intelligence agency, the SBU, claims to have struck a Russian oil tanker, part of what's known as the "shadow fleet. " This fleet is accused of helping Russia dodge sanctions and fund its war efforts.
Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o
In Russia, a small political group called Yabloko is pushing for peace in Ukraine. They want the fighting to stop. But the government is making it hard for them. Two of their leaders were arrested. They are accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. The leaders say they are innoc
Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader, has been under the spotlight again. This time, it's not about his policies or actions, but his hands. People are noticing they look different. Specifically, they seem swollen and have prominent veins. This has sparked a lot of talk about his health. Putin was see
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, known on stage as Naoko, has been given another 13 days in jail. This is not her first time in trouble. She has been in and out of jail for singing songs that criticize the Russian government. Her band, Stoptime, performs covers of songs by ar
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has been under the spotlight again, but this time it's not about his political moves. People are talking about his hands. In a recent video, Putin's right hand looked different—thin, wrinkled, and with bulging veins. This has sparked a lot of chatter online. S
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance
A high-ranking Russian official's sudden death has sparked a wave of questions and theories. Roman Starovoit, the former transport minister, was found dead near his luxurious home in a Moscow suburb. Authorities claim it was suicide, but the details are murky. Some reports say he shot himself in his
A high-ranking official in Russia is gone. Roman Starovoit, the transportation minister, was found dead. The official story says it was suicide. But many questions remain unanswered. Starovoit's body was discovered in a wealthy area near Moscow. He had a gunshot wound. A gun, given to him as a gift
A high-ranking Russian official, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in a car near Moscow. He had been fired by President Putin just hours before. The official story says he took his own life, but the full details are still unclear. Starovoit had been in charge of Russia's transport ministry since May
