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Yulia Latynina in an unnamed location, on Feb. 9, 2013.
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The Russian commentators living in Europe who justify Moscow's war against Ukraine

by Oleg Sukhov

Correction: Leonid Ragozin's travel data has been corrected. Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Ragozin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents of Vladimir Putin are now accused of echoing Kremlin narratives. Some now live in Europe, taking advantage of the freedom and security that their adopted countries provide to broadcast their views. Ironically, some of them blame the Eur

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Ukraine war latest: Drone attack sparks fire at industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district

Key developments on Oct. 16: * Drone attack sparks fire at industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district, governor says * Pope Leo urges Putin to allow humanitarian aid, evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky * Ukrainian military strikes million-dollar Russian radar in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff claim * Zelensky's ask: 300 Patriot missiles, 70 billion euros, and Russian assets * Emergency blackouts in Kyiv, as Klitschko announces start of heating season A fire broke out at an indu

There is nothing apolitical about the scientists behind Russian weapons

A lunchtime drone attack on the head office of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv's downtown on Sept. 28, 2026, might have come as a shock to scientists based outside the country. Unfortunately, for Ukrainian scientists, those who can be seen climbing down the ladders from the burning building, such attacks are part of the daily routine. As documented in the UNESCO report from 2024, over 30% of Ukraine's research infrastructure has been damaged by the Russian attacks, and its insti

Two men escape a fire at the National Academy of Sciences building after a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on Sept. 28, 2026.

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