Russia reactivates tourism from China for strategic reasons: to buy weapons from Beijing for the war in Ukraine.

Russia halts the supply of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline.

Hackers intercepted radio stations in Crimea and played the Ukrainian national anthem, followed by the words, "Crimea will return home."

The Saudi foreign minister visits Ukraine for the first time in 30 years.

Vladimir Putin revoked a 2012 decree aimed at economic integration with the EU and supporting Moldovan sovereignty.

Six pregnant Russians were detained while entering Argentina, prompting a criminal investigation into birth tourism agencies.

The Chess Federation of Russia is leaving the European Chess Union, seeking "higher" competition. 

Russia will install face-recognition systems at its borders, violating a law against the forced collection of biometric data.

The International Olympic Committee is advocating for Russian and Belarusian involvement in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Since the war in Ukraine began, Argentina has become a birth tourism hub for pregnant Russians.

Ukraine, parts of Russia, and cities in Latvia banned fireworks for New Year's celebrations over concerns about the war.

The Russian Air Defense system shot down an "unidentified object," likely from Ukraine, in Engels, far from the border.