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Russian air defenses reported the downing of 148 Ukrainian drones in twelve hours, including 17 directed at Moscow.

Tensions between Moscow and the West have intensified recently, particularly concerning maritime activities and military operations in Europe.

Sweden's Armed Forces successfully jammed a suspected Russian drone approaching a French aircraft carrier during NATO exercises amidst increasing tensions with Moscow.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Moscow aimed to solidify and publicize the growing partnership between Beijing and Moscow amid global tensions.

The EU has called on Kyrgyzstan to cease the re-export of banned European Union goods to Russia, as it may be helping Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.

The meeting between Ukraine and the USA in Geneva concluded without clear outcomes, while Moscow stated there is no 'deadline' to end the war.

A Dutch think tank report reveals that Russia has conducted at least 151 hybrid warfare operations in Europe since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia is planning to block the messaging app Telegram in April due to concerns that it is being used for criminal activities and as a foreign intelligence tool.

Ukraine regards the Geneva negotiations as intensive, while Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow is not in a rush to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

President Putin emphasizes the strategic importance of biotechnology supported by AI for Russia's industrial sovereignty during the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow.

Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher and conflict mediator, reflects on his imprisonment in Russia for failing to register as a 'foreign agent' and his subsequent experience after being released in a prisoner swap.

Kenyan police arrested a man linked to a human trafficking ring that misled Kenyans into joining the Russian army under false pretenses.

Yekaterina Duntsova, the founder of the Rassvet party and a political opposition figure, was detained by police in Tver during an event supporting political prisoners.

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation to shield foreign fighters in the military from extradition for crimes in their home countries, likely aimed at boosting recruitment for the war in Ukraine.

Festus Arasa Omwamba has been arrested in Kenya for allegedly trafficking citizens to Russia, where they were forced to join the military.

Demand for travel to Sochi has significantly decreased due to ongoing drone attacks and increased airfares.

Sberbank has announced a record net profit of $22 billion for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of growth despite ongoing Western sanctions.

Moscow has issued a 'STOP list' prohibiting citizens from 43 countries, including key allies, from joining the Russian armed forces amid rising tensions.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow has not established any deadlines to conclude the conflict in Ukraine ahead of talks with Ukrainian and American envoys in Geneva.

The Chinese consulate in Russia has issued a notice informing its male nationals about a new Russian law that mandates military service for foreign men applying for long-term residency.

Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov admits locals feel resentment toward local authorities following recent power outages and a personal incident involving a refusal of assistance.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow has not set any deadlines for ending the conflict in Ukraine, ahead of new talks in Geneva with Ukrainian and American representatives.

Russian regions reported a record budget deficit of 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) in 2025, largely due to increasing expenditures outpacing revenue growth.

Russia has transferred the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv in a body exchange that included the return of 35 Russian soldiers' bodies.

Russia is now entirely dependent on Chinese imports for optical fiber after a domestic plant was damaged in Ukrainian attacks and has been offline since May 2025.

Moscow has handed over 1,000 bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, while receiving 35 bodies of Russian fighters in return.

Ukrainian drone strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others in border regions of western Russia, as reported by local authorities.

Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States begin in Geneva regarding post-war reconstruction, alongside stalled peace talks with Russia and an exchange of prisoners.

A significant Russian strike on Ukraine involved the launch of 420 drones and 39 missiles, causing injuries and damage in multiple regions, including Kharkiv.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that the U.S. is increasing pressure on Russia while maintaining support for Ukraine without imposing sanctions.

Madagascar's interim leader Michael Randrianirina meets with French President Emmanuel Macron to renew diplomatic ties following his discussions with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Negotiations for peace in Ukraine continue bilaterally following a phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, which preceded a planned meeting in Geneva.

The Dacha in Moscow, gifted by Stalin to Argentina, serves as a historical residence and a symbol of diplomatic ties established between Argentina and the Soviet Union post-World War II.

A new study reveals that the war in Ukraine has exacerbated economic disparities between Russian regions, with Moscow and St. Petersburg emerging as the main economic powerhouses.

President Vladimir Putin has granted the title of Hero of Russia to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, as announced by various officials including Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Russian exiled anti-war movements, particularly New Tuva, have been instrumental in helping conscripts evade the draft and escape the war in Ukraine over the past four years.

Over 3,000 tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice road conditions, with authorities working to ensure essential supplies are available.

The Russian government is contemplating sending fuel to Cuba, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

A man in Sverdlovsk has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for the murders of eight people, including two children, in a brutal attack over 30 years ago.

A court in the Svedlovsk region has sentenced Viktor Petrichenko to 15 years in prison for the 1992 murder of seven people, including two children, in a long-unsolved case.

Heavy battlefield losses are hindering Russia's ability to initiate a new offensive in Ukraine, according to Western military analysts.

Ukraine's chief of staff Kirill Budanov calls for both Ukraine and Russia to refrain from striking each other's leadership centers, emphasizing the importance of peace negotiations.

According to the ISW, the fifth year of the war in Ukraine is beginning unfavorably for Russia, as recent Ukrainian successes on the battlefield challenge Moscow's narratives.

The former ambassador to Russia, Eitvydas Bajarūnas, reflects on the atmosphere in Moscow during the first day of the war.

Moscow has recorded over 80 centimeters of snow, surpassing a historical record set in 1994 due to recent heavy snowfalls.

A Moscow court has fined Telegram 7 million rubles for failing to remove content related to alcohol and LGBTQ+ issues, reflecting the Russian government's ongoing efforts to restrict the app's usage.

A drone attack by Ukraine on a fertilizer plant in the Smolensk region resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries, prompting local authorities to consider evacuations due to potential chemical hazards.

A Ukrainian drone attack on a fertilizer plant in Smolensk, Russia, resulted in at least seven deaths and injured ten others, prompting evacuation considerations due to potential chemical leaks.

Andrei Lankov, a Russian expert on North Korea, reported being detained and expelled by Latvian authorities during a lecture, after being labeled as persona non grata.

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