Wagner chief Prigozhin’s death in plane crash confirmed by genetic tests, Russian inquiry says

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group, following a plane crash on Wednesday has been confirmed by formal genetic analysis, Russia’s Investigative Committee said Sunday. Issued on: 27/08/2023 – 13:00Modified: 27/08/2023 – 13:14 1 min “Molecular-genetic examinations have been completed as part of the investigation into the plane crash in the … Read more

Russia downs drones over two regions bordering Ukraine

Moscow on Sunday said its military forces shot down two drones overnight on Sunday in two regions bordering Ukraine. The news came after Ukraine said it has repelled an air attack on Kyiv. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). Issued on: 27/08/2023 – … Read more

Newly declassified US intel claims Russia is laundering propaganda through unwitting Westerners

Washington CNN  —  Russian intelligence is operating a systematic program to launder pro-Kremlin propaganda through private relationships between Russian operatives and unwitting US and western targets, according to newly declassified US intelligence. US intelligence agencies believe that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) is attempting to influence public policy and public opinion in the West … Read more

Lawyers for Evan Gershkovich Appeal Extension of Pretrial Detention

Lawyers for jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich have appealed a Moscow court’s decision to extend his pretrial detention until Nov. 30. Source link

Ukraine's Farmers Count the Cost of Grain Deal's Collapse

Russia’s exit from the Black Sea export agreement and its attacks on Ukrainian ports have led to lower income and higher costs in Ukraine’s agriculture industry. Source link