Leader and three Thai men accused of trafficking heroin and methamphetamine and working to acquire surface-to-air missiles
Dmitry Muratov is editor-in-chief of one of Russia's leading independent newspapers, Novaya Gazeta
Zhirinovsky had been one of the most visible and well-known figures in Russian politics over the past three decades, capturing domestic and international headlines with his xenophobic comments and outlandish public behavior
According to preliminary findings, Maks Levin 'was fatally shot twice with small-arms fire, by servicemen' of the Russian military
He is the highest-profile official on Putin's team to resign since Russia launched its attack against Ukraine on February 24
The Russian opposition leader was found guilty of embezzlement and contempt.
A protester appeared with a poster against Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a live news broadcast on Russia's main state TV channel on March 14. It was a brave act in a country where people can face up to 15 years in prison for spreading what the Kremlin deems false information about the war.
EU's top diplomat accused Moscow of targeting civilians in its war against Ukraine
Kushnir, who was embedded with the Ukrainian troops, reported that the attack occurred at about 3 a.m. in the town of Baryshivka, about 35 kilometers east of the capital
Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Premier League soccer club Chelsea, is among those targeted
The EU has now sanctioned 680 people and 53 entities since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, recognized the independence of the regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, and invaded the country in February
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, more than 13,500 people have been detained during anti-war protests, according to a monitoring group
Protesters chanted 'No to war!' and 'Shame on you!' in Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to videos posted on social media by opposition activists
Moldova says that more than 230,000 refugees have crossed its border with Ukraine since Russian invasion began on Feb. 24
Among media outlets impacted were websites of such news agencies and newspapers as TASS, Kommersant, Izvestia, Fontanka, Forbes, RBK
The ban was decided Sunday by the bloc's foreign ministers
Kyiv residents spoke to RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service as Russia's long-feared attack on Ukraine began in the early morning hours of February 24. Russian missiles hit cities across the country. Some Ukrainians are hoping to flee to safety, but others plan to stay at home.
Iran, along with Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and China, are working to revive a 2015 deal, which granted Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program
Court sentenced RFE/RL freelance correspondent Vladyslav Yesypenko to six years in prison for alleged possession and transport of explosives, a charge he has steadfastly rejected
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