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POLITICS1d agoRussia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya GazetaA symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoIIHF ordered to allow Russia back into world championshipsThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russian teams must be allowed to take part in international ice hockey tournaments. The IIHF had banned Russia following the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussia's last free newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' closes as press freedom faces its swan songFor more than 30 years, the newspaper founded by Dmitry Muratov, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, investigated corruption, state violence and human rights violations. But a 'coordinated operation' by the FSB led to the 'assassination' of the emblematic free press in Moscow.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoG20 Diplomats Meet In Atlanta Amid Divisions Over Russia, UkraineForeign ministers from the Group of 20 leading economies are gathering in Atlanta on October 30-31 for talks expected to expose continuing divisions among Western governments over Russia's war in Ukraine.RFE/RL
POLITICSBREAKING1d ago'They Killed Us.' Novaya Gazeta -- Respected Russian Muckraking Newspaper -- Announces ClosureRFE/RL
POLITICSBREAKING1d ago‘They killed us’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announces its closure after decades of repressionMeduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoAmericans want Europe to temper its tone on RussiaEuropese NAVO-landen moeten, wat het Amerikaanse ministerie van Defensie betreft, hun toon over de Russische dreiging matigen. Dat zeggen bronnen tegen persbureau Reuters. Volgens het Pentagon ondermijnen sommige uitspraken van Europese leiders de veiligheid van het militaire bondgenootschap. In gesprekken met de Verenigde Staten zouden onder meer Letland, Estland en Litouwen - die grenzen aan Rusland - te horen hebben gekregen dat politici de Russen niet moeten provoceren met hun uitspraken. Het is niet duidelijk of naast de Baltische staten ook andere landen een dergelijk verzoek vanuit de VNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoIndependent Russian newspaper Novaja Gazeta stops under pressure from authoritiesDe onafhankelijke Russische krant Novaja Gazeta stopt, heeft hoofdredacteur Sergej Sokolov aangekondigd in een verklaring op YouTube. De krant bestaat sinds 1993 en geldt als een van de laatste onafhankelijke nieuwsmedia die zich kritisch uitlieten over het Kremlin en president Poetin. Volgens Sokolov is het besluit genomen onder druk van de Russische autoriteiten en geheime diensten. De krant schrijft dat vanaf 9 november "de lichten uitgaan in ons huis waar we dertig jaar hebben gewoond". Vorige week werd Sokolov al ondervraagd en werd zijn woning doorzocht. De organisatie Verslaggevers ZondNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoRussia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressureNewspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last vestiges of independent journalism in Russia, announced Friday that it was closing down, citing pressure from authorities who recently searched the home of its senior editor and earlier this year detained one of its journalists.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoNew Jersey governor weighs options to block Russian diesel cargoes - reportThe New Jersey governor is reportedly evaluating options to prevent the entry of Russian diesel cargoes. This suggests potential state-level action regarding international sanctions or trade policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoUS tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on RussiaJoint relief operation is the first ‌of its kind in four years and eight months of warIrish Times World
POLITICS1d agoRussian Foreign Minister arrives in US for G20 meetingEl representante ruso llegó a EE.UU. para la reunión del G20 en Atlanta, en un contexto de tensiones globales y precios energéticos elevados.Lavrov planea criticar las sanciones globales y preparar el terreno para la cumbre de diciembre en Miami, previo a las elecciones en EE.UU.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoRelations between Russia and African Union develop on long-term basis — PutinRussian President Putin has stated that relations between Russia and the African Union are developing on a long-term basis. This indicates ongoing diplomatic and strategic engagement between the entities.bundle_app · united states of america
POLITICS1d agoRelations between Russia and African Union develop on long-term basis — PutinThe Russian president held a meeting with his counterpart in Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye, who is also the current chairman of the African Uniontass · russia
POLITICS1d agoReeves urges EU to ‘act now’ and seize £175bn Russian assets to protect UkraineThe former chancellor said Brussels must act now in her first major intervention since leaving governmentThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoSteinmeier urges China to use its influence on Russia to end war against UkraineGerman Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on China to use its influence over Russia to secure an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine and the start of serious peace negotiations.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoThe portraits of dead friends are coming off the walls. After 29 years, Russia’s independent Novaya Gazeta newspaper is being forced out of its Moscow newsroom.Novaya Gazeta will be evicted from its office on Potapovsky Lane in central Moscow, where it has been based for 29 years, the news outlet Ekho reported. Ekho cited a letter to readers from editor-in-chief Sergey Sokolov and journalist Irina Gordiyenko.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoLongtime associates of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich founded a paid consular appointment service, investigation findsA company that charges Russians abroad to find available appointments at Russian consulates has ties to people in Roman Abramovich’s circle, Verstka reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoDoes Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?President Vladimir Putin hosts African leaders at a summit in Moscow.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoNew Jersey governor threatens to block delivery of Russian diesel cargoesMikie Sherrill calls Trump’s deal with Putin ‘corrupt and illegal’ as she weighs moves to stop shipment to east coast portFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoRussia’s anti-LGBT crackdown is punishing homophobes, too. Mediazona documents five cases of people penalized for posts that weren’t meant to promote LGBTQ rights.Nearly three years ago, Russia’s Supreme Court banned the nonexistent “international LGBT movement” as extremist. Since then, “LGBT extremism” has become grounds for at least 14 criminal investigations and hundreds of citations for administrative offenses. Because the system often doesn’t look into the context in which a rainbow flag appears on social media, even homophobes end up being targeted. Mediazona has compiled cases in which opponents of same-sex relationships have been punished for “promoting” them.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoPutin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threatThe Independent World
POLITICS2d agoRussia opens treason case against 76-year-old former Communist faction leader over alleged Ukrainian intelligence tiesGennady Stepakhno, a former deputy speaker of the Murmansk Regional Duma, is under criminal investigation for treason, the regional branch of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said.Meduza [en]
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