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December 28, 2023

Russian Orthodox Church condemns abortion as murder, at odds with Putin

The Russian Orthodox Church condemned all elective abortions as murder during a meeting of the Holy Synod this week, putting them at odds with President Vladimir Putin.

December 27, 2023

Indian foreign minister in Moscow meets Putin and Lavrov, praises growing trade

India has emerged as an important export market for Russian oil, as Western sanctions have negatively impacted the Putin regime's cashflows.

December 27, 2023

Belarus claims to have received tactical nuclear weapons from ally Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced this week that his country received a cache of tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian military.

December 27, 2023

Russian politician advocating for peace in Ukraine vows to forge ahead with new political party

Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova, an advocate for peace in Ukraine, has announced plans to create her own political party focused on "peace, freedom, and democracy."

December 26, 2023

Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is in 'good mood' despite harsh conditions at 'Polar Wolf' prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny shared an update on his conditions at the "Polar Wolf" prison, which is considered one of the toughest in Russia.

December 26, 2023

Ukraine missile attack strikes Russian warship in Crimea, killing at least 1

Ukraine struck a Russian landing warship in Crimea overnight, killing at least one person. The ship, called Novocherkassk, was hit at a base in Feodosia.

December 26, 2023

Genocide, famine in Sudan as Biden admin accused of being ‘idle’

Sudan's civil war has led to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Over 12,000 people have already been killed in the violence that seems to be getting worse as the conflict continues at a pace.

December 26, 2023

World political scandals: A raunchy dance video prompts leader's exit as global corruption cases abound

The world saw its share of political scandals in 2023, from the end of the tenure of Finland's controversial prime minister to a probe of a Chinese military officer.

December 25, 2023

Reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia a 'body blow' as Wall Street Journal, US work to free him

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's indefinite detainment in Russia on dubious spying charges has been one of the top media stories of 2023.

December 23, 2023

Russian anti-war candidate blocked from facing Putin in presidential election

An independent politician who wanted to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin in next year’s presidential election on a platform to end the Ukraine War has been disqualified.