2024's Victory Day parade was a bit of a dud. 2025's more than made up for it.

Independent outlet Verstka interviewed Russian soldiers about a potential ceasefire and the objectives of the war.

A woman was lured into attempting to kill a prominent Ukrainian activist in Kyiv.

Trump has proposed new names for Veterans Day and VE Day – but Russia has already called dibs.

Mikhail Khachaturian, murdered by his daughters, was posthumously convicted of sexual violence.

Dozens of Orthodox military-patriotic clubs across Russia prepare children for war.

At least 33 Belarusian dissidents have received forced psychological treatment since 2020.

Two Argentinian influencers were accused of promoting a human trafficking scheme in Tatarstan.

Russian elites are receiving Serbian passports with visa‑free access to the EU.

The Russian government has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations.

A Moscow lawyer infiltrated Russian forces to serve Ukraine.

The Finnish parliament has passed a law forbidding Russians from owning real estate in the country.