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Kremlin Calls France’s Nuclear Missile Test a “Dead End” Anti-Russia Strategy

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The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised France’s test launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile, saying the move reflected Europe’s growing focus on confrontation with Russia. Moscow described the approach as a “dead end” strategy. French President Emmanuel Macron had praised Tuesday’s missile test off the coast of Brittany, saying it sent a clear message without

Russia Reports No Plague Cases Among Contacts of Deceased Lab Worker

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Russia’s health watchdog said no cases of plague have been detected among people who came into contact with a 28-year-old laboratory worker who died last week. The woman, who worked at a Siberian plague research institute, died from pneumonia of an undetermined cause, prompting precautionary measures and international concern. Authorities said extensive testing found no

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

Students Across Germany Protest Possible Return of Compulsory Military Service

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School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned. Germany introduced a voluntary military