An Uzbek taxi driver suffered a racist attack near Moscow. Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry responded.

A prominent Russian singer has caused a backlash with her return to European opera houses. 

Russia's minimum wage is to increase by 20% at the start of 2026. But how significant is that bump, really?

Since 2019, hundreds of Russians have faced trial for showing "disrespect" to Putin.

The Bolshoi Theater has hired a tech firm to spy on its employees.

Ukrainian book sales are decreasing, but demand for English-language literature is on the rise.

The government of Russia-occupied has adopted a new national anthem that highlights it ties to Moscow.

Russia's health care system is running out of doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Some regions have no oncologists or cardiologists.

Russia has blocked phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Novaya Gazeta Evropa gave tips on how to stay connected.

Presidents Putin and Trump spent 6 hours in Alaska and agreed they like spending time together.

Vladimir Putin's alleged illegitimate daughter speaks out against him and Russia's War on Ukraine.

Russia pulls hundreds of key statistics and shuts down most demographic data.