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Pig Head Left at Door of Russian Journalist Critical of Ukraine Invasion
Echo of Moscow, an independent station, was closed on March 3 after Russian authorities began a crackdown on media criticism of the attack on Ukraine.
Putin Made Russia 'Toxic Waste' for Investors With Ukraine Invasion: Expert
Timothy Ash of BlueBay Asset Management said that Russia's stock exchange's partial reopening is "really only window dressing."
Russian State TV Threatens Nuclear Attack On Europe
Countries behave "too boldly" and they don't realize we can "handle them way faster" than Ukraine, a Russian TV panelist warned.
Alexei Navalny Quotes 'The Wire' After Given 9-Year Prison Sentence
"Well, as the characters of my favorite TV series 'The Wire' used to say: 'You only do two days. That's the day you go in and the day you come out,'" he said.
Moscow Airport, Russia's Largest, Furloughs Some Staff Due to Sanctions
Sheremetyevo Airport said it has furloughed about 20 percent of its staff and will halt future hiring because of the significant decrease in travel.
Trump Ally Roger Stone Sides With Putin, Claims Russia 'Acting Defensively'
The right-wing strategist floated the Russian claim that Ukraine is developing bioweapons, which the U.S. and Ukrainian government have strongly denied.
Russia 'Has Failed' in Ukraine With Initial Military Campaign: Think Tank
"Ukrainian forces have defeated the initial Russian campaign of this war," the report from the Institute for the Study of War assessed.
Russia-Ukraine War 'Beneficial for Americans,' Belarusian President Claims
The situation in Ukraine is "what America needs," said Alexander Lukashenko.
McDonald's Still Open in Russia Despite Suspension, Video Shows
McDonald's was one of the first major restaurant chains to announce that it would suspend operations in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion.
Marina Ovsyannikova Could Still Face Jail for Anti-Russia Outburst
Though Ovsyannikova received a fine for interrupting a TV broadcast, a report claims she could still face further charges with a stiffer penalty.
Trump Claims Biden's 'Slow' Russia Response Due to Son's Moscow Connection
Donald Trump said that while Russia's new sanction against Joe Biden is "a terrible thing," the move could allegedly reveal the president's conflict of interest.
Marina Ovsyannikova Appears in Court for TV Protest, Not Missing
Despite a lawyer and others reporting they could not locate Ovsyannikova, she appeared in court Tuesday, where she was charged for her protest.
Most Russians Unaffected By Western Sanctions, Unmoved By Ukraine War
"We've had an Iron Curtain before, and we still managed to live pretty well," a Moscow resident told Newsweek. "We can do it again."
Russia Has Lost Nearly 80 Aircraft Since War Began: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of a Russian threat to NATO "homes" after a strike near the Polish border.
Trump Deepfake Shows Ex-President Joining Russia's Version of YouTube
The computer generated video purports to show the former president saying "I've found a space to interact. Hello Russia, hello RuTube."
Russian Man Chains Himself To McDonald's To Stop It Closing
The popular fast-food franchise said on March 8 that it would temporarily close 850 locations in Russia, nearly two weeks after the war began on February 24.
Russia Arrests Multiple People for Holding Up Blank Signs
The arrests come amid a widespread crackdown against anti-war protesters in Russia.
'Disaster' Coming for Putin's Economy as Sanctions Hit, Russian Expert Says
Putin has downplayed the impact of Western sanctions, saying they "will all lead to an increase in our independence."
Biden Ban on Russian Imports to Cost Putin More Than $1 Billion
Sales of seafood, diamonds and vodka from Russia are banned by President Biden's new executive order.
Video of Long Car Queue Outside McDonald's Drive-Thru in Moscow Goes Viral
One viewer claimed that for many Russians, "McDonald's symbolizes a sort of hope of freedom and a better life."
'Russian Agent' in U.S. Accused of Directly Corresponding with Putin
Branson, 61, allegedly received thousands of dollars from the Russian government to run the Russian Center New York, which she founded in 2012.
AMEX Condemns Putin's 'Unjustified Attack,' Ends Service in Russia, Belarus
The decision from the finance company came after Visa and MasterCard announced Saturday that they would terminate operations in Russia.
Russian Elite 'Freaking Out', Sell Assets Amid Sanctions: Ex-U.S. Official
The former State Department official noted that lawyers for Russian oligarchs "are busy right now" as they attempt to move assets and relocate yachts.
Russia Reportedly Detains WNBA's Brittney Griner at Airport Near Moscow
The athlete was arrested Saturday after the Russian Federal Customs Service found vape cartridges that contained hashish oil.
Russia Vows Prosecution of Foreign Fighters After 16K Join Ukraine
A spokesperson for Russia's Defense Ministry described them as "mercenaries," saying they would not "enjoy the status of prisoners of war."
Russia Thinks West Will 'Get Over' Ukraine War, Calls Response 'Hysteria'
After dismissing international condemnation, Russia's foreign minister said "it's clear to everyone that World War III can only be a nuclear one."
U.S. Warns Citizens Over Travel to Russia Due to 'Potential for Harassment'
"U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available," a travel advisory said.
Ukraine War Will Be 'Catastrophic' for Russia: Moscow Billionaire
Another oligarch called for peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv to commence "as fast as possible."
Putin Spokesman's Daughter Posted, Then Deleted, Anti-War Message
Prominent Russians spoke out against the president's invasion of Ukraine, while hundreds of anti-war demonstrators were arrested in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Former US Ambassador to Russia Says Putin's Invasion Will 'End' His Regime
"Some day Ukraine will be free, I have no doubt about that," former diplomat Michael McFaul said Friday.