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May 17, 2023

Russian court orders arrest of prominent film producer, theater director for criticizing war in Ukraine

Film producer Alexander Rodnyansky and theater director Ivan Vyrypaev were ordered to be arrested in Russia for "spreading false information" about the Russian army.

May 17, 2023

Retired U.S. Special Forces member killed by Russian mercenaries in Ukraine

Retired Green Beret Nicholas Maimer was reportedly killed by Russian mercenary forces in Ukraine this week, and the Wagner Group gloated over his death.

May 17, 2023

Russian losses in Ukraine surpass 200,000: Ukraine intel

The Russian death toll in Ukraine has climbed, with more than 200,000 troops being reported as "liquidated" by Ukraine's armed forces.

May 16, 2023

Cyprus freezes $1.3B in Russian-owned assets

The Cypriot government has frozen 1.2 billion Euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by companies registered to operate in Cyprus.

May 16, 2023

Russian national wanted in 'global ransomware campaign' held DC, NJ police data hostage: DOJ

Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev was accused by the Justice Department with launching cyber ransom attacks against DC and New Jersey police.

May 16, 2023

Former US Embassy employee arrested, held at same Moscow prison as WSJ reporter: Russian report

Russian media reported Robert Shonov, a former employee of the U.S. Embassy in Russia, is being held on a conspiracy charge at Lefortovo Prison in Moscow.

May 16, 2023

South Africa admits US claims that arms were shipped to Russia ‘still stand’

Washington, D.C., is still waiting for answers from South Africa on whether arms have been supplied to Russia, as a U.S. senator calls for reevaluating the relationship between the countries.

May 16, 2023

UK considers ‘fighter jet coalition’ with Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets with prime minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, seeking military aid and participation in a "fighter jet coalition."

May 16, 2023

Putin gives church Russia’s most important icon after ‘numerous requests’

President Vladimir Putin gifted one of Russia's most venerated images to the Russian Orthodox Church after "numerous requests," Patriarch Kirill announced.

May 16, 2023

Ukraine shoots down 18 Russian missiles aimed at capital of Kyiv

Ukrainian forces shot down 18 of 18 missiles Russia fired at the capital of Kyiv on Tuesday, using U.S.-made Patriot missiles to bolster the city's defenses.