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Wealthiest Russians Fund Over 1% of State Spending Through Donations

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Russia’s wealthiest individuals have provided more than 471 billion roubles, or over $5.6 billion, to the state budget through what government documents describe as “voluntary receipts” this year, according to Reuters. The contributions followed a closed-door meeting between President Vladimir Putin and leading Russian businesspeople in March, many of whom are under

Putin Links Parliamentary Election to Support for Ukraine War

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged citizens to participate in the country’s upcoming parliamentary election, presenting voter participation as a measure of national support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The three-day election begins on Friday and will determine the 450 seats in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament. The election is the first […]

Thousands Rally to Save Moscow’s Historic Elektrozavod Factory from Redevelopment

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A growing campaign to protect Moscow’s historic Elektrozavod factory from redevelopment has gained significant public support, with more than 21,000 people signing petitions to preserve the iconic Soviet-era industrial landmark. The neo-Gothic brick complex, known for its distinctive architecture and colorful mosaics, has stood in eastern Moscow for over a century but has

Fuel Shortages Spread Across Russia as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Supplies

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Fuel shortages are spreading across Russia as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to disrupt refinery operations and fuel supply chains. What began as shortages in Russian-annexed Crimea has now extended to parts of southern Russia and even Moscow, with long queues, temporary fuel station closures and purchase restrictions reported in several regions. President Vladimir Putin

Russian Hardliners Urge Putin to Escalate War and End U.S.-Brokered Talks

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Russian nationalist hardliners are urging President Vladimir Putin to intensify the war in Ukraine and abandon U.S.-mediated peace efforts following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. The renewed calls come after attacks targeting Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea and other locations, prompting demands for stronger military action. Some pro-war

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Moscow Refinery Highlights War’s Growing Impact Inside Russia

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A major Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region has brought the realities of the war closer to Russia’s capital, striking an oil refinery and causing visible disruption across parts of the city. Thick black smoke rose over the skyline following the attack, while reports indicated that residential buildings and commercial properties were also affected. […]

Moscow Residents Report ‘Oil Rain’ as Kyiv Launches Largest-Ever Drone Barrage Against Russian Capital

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A massive Ukrainian air assault involving nearly 200 drones targeted the Russian capital, triggering a major fire at the Kapotnya oil refinery and prompting Moscow residents to report a fine, oily “black rain” coating their clothes and vehicles. The unprecedented strike, described as Kyiv’s largest drone offensive since the start of the full-scale war,