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August 17, 2023

Russian authorities open criminal investigation into leader of prominent election monitoring group

A criminal investigation into Grigory Melkonyants has been opened by Russian authorities. Melkonyants is one of the leaders of an independent election watchdog.

August 17, 2023

Russian lunar probe enters moon’s orbit, first time since 1976

Russia's Luna-25 moon probe has entered lunar orbit after a successful space flight launched on Aug. 11, the first of its kind from Russia since the former Soviet Union.

August 16, 2023

Attacks on Ukrainian grain depots shows Russia unable to secure 'clear military victory,' expert says

Russia has continued to attack critical Ukrainian gain infrastructure in recent weeks, a tactic one expert says is designed to dampen support for Ukraine in the West.

August 15, 2023

Former FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy for illicit work with Russian oligarch, violating sanctions

A former top FBI official has entered a guilty plea in a Manhattan federal court on a conspiracy charge. He admitted to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

August 15, 2023

Poland deploys thousands of troops to Belarusian border as tension continues to grow

Tension along the border between Belarus and Poland has continued to grow since Russia's war in Ukraine began. Poland recently deployed thousands of troops to its Belarusian border.

August 15, 2023

Imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich visited by US Ambassador to Russia: Says he's in 'good health'

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who is imprisoned in Russia, was visited by the U.S. Ambassador to Russia on Aug. 14, 2023.

August 15, 2023

Massive gas station explosion in Russia leaves 35 dead, dozens injured

A fire that reportedly started at a nearby car repair shop spread to a gas station and ignited a massive explosion, leaving dozens dead and dozens more injured.

August 14, 2023

Russian military jet trainer crash claims life amid ongoing safety concerns

A deadly incident unfolded as a Russian military jet trainer crashed during an attempted landing near Russia-annexed Crimea, resulting in the loss of one life.

August 14, 2023

2,000 Russians evacuated from Primorye region due to flooding

Flooding in the Primorye region of Russia has led to the evacuation of more than 2,000 people. At least 28 settlements were cut off due to the floodwaters.

August 14, 2023

Russia targets city of Odesa with missiles and drones; Ukraine says it shot them all down

In a series of alarming developments, Russia executed three successive waves of drone and missile attacks against the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, officials reported Monday.