"This property has been liberated."

– A banner hanging from a Russian oligarch's mansion taken over by Ukrainian Refugees

Five sites in Ukraine that are known for their cultural value and how they have been affected by the ongoing war.

Many famous landmarks across the globe have been illuminated with blue and yellow lights, showing solidarity with Ukraine. 

"Yes, this is Odessa. Someone cooks borshch and potatoes for Ukrainian soldiers, and someone cooks anti-tank hedgehogs."

– Journalist Larisa Kozova, reporting on Odessa's defense

A letter from a friend, from the front lines in St. Petersburg.

One Saratov blogger took to the streets demanding change... with a stroller.

Libyan police have recovered 323 blocks of hashish embellished with Vladimir Putin's portrait. 

The Ukrainian city of Lviv now has an acting cat mayor in office. 

"During the first half of the week, the weather will be warm with temperatures eight to nine degrees above normal. Daytime temperatures are expected to be plus two to five degrees, nighttime temperatures from minus one to plus two degrees. Wind on Monday will be up to 17 m/s, precipitation is light, but also sleet and rain. This is such uniform and boring weather."

– A disappointed meteorologist describing Moscow's upcoming weather

A security guard at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center was fired after defacing a $1 million Soviet-era painting. 

Performance art, adventure, and psychedelia in a Russian village. What more could you want?

A Siberian zoo's mascot competition has ended in fraudulent activity, anger, and political outrage.