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Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Navalny, Russian culture, and supporting Ukraine’s military
Interview

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Navalny, Russian culture, and supporting Ukraine’s military

“We don't just oppose Putin anymore, we're at war with him,” Nadya Tolokonnikova told the Kyiv Independent during a meeting in Kyiv. “To me, (saying) anything less bold is insufficient to meet the moment.” Tolokonnikova has never shied away from speaking truth to power. As a founding member of Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist and performance art collective, she quickly became a global symbol of creative resistance and unwavering defiance against authoritarianism in Russia. She’s been using her
Magyar's Russian energy phase-out plan for Hungary falls short
Politics

Magyar's Russian energy phase-out plan for Hungary falls short

Peter Magyar's plan to end Hungary's reliance on Russian fossil fuels seems to lack urgency — and risks perpetuating Viktor Orban's legacy. Magyar's Tisza party, which is to form the new government in May, has set 2035 as the deadline to end the country's energy reliance on Moscow. But experts argue that Hungary could pivot much faster, as long as there is "political will." Non-Russian fossil fuel supply routes, such as Croatia's Adria oil pipeline or liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals acce
Ukraine war latest: Russian helicopters struck in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, Ukraine's elite drone unit says

Ukraine war latest: Russian helicopters struck in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, Ukraine's elite drone unit says

Key developments on April 29: * Russian helicopters struck in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, Ukraine's elite drone unit says * Ukraine hits Russia's 'shadow fleet' oil tanker near Tuapse, General Staff says * Ukraine confirms drone strikes on Russian air defense system, oil depot in occupied Crimea * Belarus bars Russian conscripts from leaving country Ukrainian drones struck two Russian helicopters in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, more than 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the front line, Ukraine's
Belarus bars Russian conscripts from leaving country

Belarus bars Russian conscripts from leaving country

Russian citizens are prohibited from leaving the country after receiving a draft notice. According to the report, Belarus and Russia share conscription bases, so the Belarusian security services have access to them and can detain a person if they are in the base.
From defense deals to luxury homes — Zelensky's associates conversations leaked
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From defense deals to luxury homes — Zelensky's associates conversations leaked

Timur Mindich, the alleged ringleader of a major corruption case, reportedly lobbied for the interests of Ukraine's missile and drone maker — Fire Point — in a conversation with then-Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Ukrainska Pravda reported. Ukrainska Pravda obtained a transcript of the talks allegedly held between Mindich and a number of current and former officials, publishing the records on April 28. The first part of what Ukrainska Pravda said would be a series, including three conversatio
Russia’s offensive tactics on full display in fight for Sloviansk

Russia’s offensive tactics on full display in fight for Sloviansk

Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first name and call sign only. DONETSK OBLAST - "The Russians have the task of starting the occupation of Sloviansk in the summer." The words of Dmytro "Lifecell" come without drama, panic, or mockery. But on the cusp of what could be one of the most decisive summer campaigns in one of the most important sectors of the front line in Ukraine's far eastern Donbas
Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules
Business

Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules

Japanese drone firm Terra Drone has announced a second major investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company, as Japan increases support for its defense sector. During a presentation in Japan on April 28, CEO Toru Tokushige announced a partnership with Ukrainian firm WinnyLab to scale the Terra A2, a long-range fixed-wing interceptor drone. The investment comes a week after Japan lifted a ban on weapons exports put in place following the Second World War. Following the historic move, Japanese p