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'Say No to War': Russians call for peace as Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine nears a year

Russians are adopting covert ways to voice their disapproval of the Kremlin's ongoing offensive in Ukraine, despite strict restrictions and the risk of imprisonment. Messages like 'Don't be silent about war' and 'Resist' have cropped up on signposts, walls, and drain pipes

Why some Russians are fighting against their own homeland in the Ukraine war

The Free Russia Legion, a unit of soldiers repulsed by Vladimir Putin's invasion, has taken up arms against their homeland. Their reasons are varied, including moral outrage at their country's invasion, a desire to defend their adopted homeland of Ukraine, or a visceral dislike of Russia's president

Russians mark Stalingrad anniversary in shadow of Ukraine conflict

Putin is expected to travel to Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad, to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at a war memorial and speak at a concert, the Kremlin said

MH17 trial verdict today: Who are the four suspects named in the case?

The most prominent suspect in the trial is Igor Girkin, a former Russian spy who has repeatedly denied involvement in the downing of flight MH17. Others included Sergei Dubinsky, a former GRU officer, Oleg Pulatov, the only suspect with legal representation, and the only Ukrainian Leonid Kharchenko

More and more difficult for Vladimir Putin to fund Ukrainian war every single day, says White House

The White House said that the US is working to rally the world and taking steps to hold Russia accountable.

Endless warfare lies ahead in Afghanistan despite ISI-brokered deal to appoint new prime minister

Like their predecessors, the Taliban’s commanders may soon discover warfare isn’t just a means to gain power, but an end in itself

Russian company will freeze your brain in the hopes of reviving you in the future with better tech

The process will cost $36,000 to freeze a whole body and $15,000 for the brain alone, for Russian people.

WADA contemplates repeat suspension for Russian Anti-Doping Agency after reports suggests manipulation of Moscow's data

If manipulation is proven, WADA would also have to decide whether it could win cases against Russians with data that is now unreliable

Iran says seizure of British-flagged oil tanker was 'legal measure', claims it was aimed at ensuring region's security

Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a 'legal measure', the spokesman for the Islamic republic's government said.

Russia's had its eyes on Instagram to influence US election and it still does

Instagram became a much bigger tool than Facebook for Russian meddling during US Elections.