Approximately 138,000 websites have been taken down or banned in Russia since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. 

While resisting Russian forces in the invasion of Ukraine, the Azov Regiment has been declared a terrorist organization by the Russian Supreme Court. 

As Russia increases tensions in Ukraine, Putin warns against the dangers of a nuclear war.

“[This report] does not mean that Amnesty International holds Ukrainian forces responsible for violations committed by Russian forces, or that the Ukrainian military is not taking adequate precautions in other parts of the country. We must be very clear: nothing of the actions of the Ukrainian military, which we have documented, in any way justify Russia's violations.” 

                                   –  From a report released by Amnesty International

Two female Russian artists discuss how their life and work has been impacted by Russia's Ukraine War.

Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin's alleged romantic partner, has been sanctioned by the US Treasury. 

“It’s unclear what happened, but you can’t bring people back to life.” 

                                   –  Alina Nesterenko, whose husband was a prisoner in Russian-occupied Donetsk.

Yury Borisov, chief of Roskosmos, announced Russia's plan to abandon the International Space Station in 2024.

In the coming months, the State Duma will likely consider full annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine.

Following the Ukrainian invasion, Russian bars and restaurants are expecting to face foreign liquor shortages. 

Belarusian President Lukashenko pleads for Ukraine and Russia to come to an agreement.

Pro-Russian hackers took over a major Ukrainian radio station to broadcast rumors regarding President Zelensky's health.