Big Tech must listen to the concerns of Russia’s pro-democracy voices
Vladimir Putin has committed serious resources to ensure that the Russian people only see what he wants them to see. Yet despite the best efforts of the Russian dictator, the…
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Ukraine ‘hits Russian missile boat Ivanovets in Black Sea’
Image source, Ukrainian military intelligenceImage caption, The Ukrainian video appears to show the stricken missile boatBy Robert GreenallBBC News Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian missile boat from…
Christopher Steele: High Court throws out Trump ex-spy dossier case
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Christopher Steele compiled the Steele Dossier, in which allegations about Donald Trump were madeBy Gordon CoreraSecurity correspondent, BBC News Donald Trump's attempt to bring a…
Bi-2: Russian anti-war band leaves Thailand for Israel
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The band performing in Portugal last yearBy Patrick JacksonBBC News An anti-war Russian-Belarusian rock band says all its members have left Thailand for Israel after…
Russia Ukraine war: ICJ finds Moscow violated international treaties
Image source, AFPImage caption, A piece of the wreckage of Flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine, July 2014By Ido VockBBC News The UN's top court has found Russia guilty of violating…
Vladimir Putin: Many Russians see no alternative candidate as election looms
Image source, EPAImage caption, Celebrities were in attendance as Vladimir Putin spoke at a major campaign event on WednesdayBy Steve RosenbergRussia Editor In an exhibition hall opposite the Kremlin, Vladimir…
Ukraine and Russia complete first prisoner swap since plane crash
Image source, @V_Zelenskiy_officialImage caption, One Ukrainian soldier was seen kissing the country's national flag after the reported exchangeBy Jaroslav LukivBBC News Russia and Ukraine say they have exchanged captured soldiers…
Boris Nadezhdin: Putin challenger submits bid to run for Russian president
Image source, EPAImage caption, Boris Nadezhdin thanked his supporters as he submitted the signaturesBy Laura GozziBBC News Kremlin challenger Boris Nadezhdin says he has collected enough signatures to stand as…
Bi-2: Russia anti-war band arrested in Thailand faces deportation
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bi-2 are an alternative rock band critical of the war who have been touring outside of Russia since 20
Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc
Image source, AFPImage caption, People celebrate leaving Ecowas in Niger's capital, NiameyBy Patrick JacksonBBC News Nigeria has accused Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of letting their people down by quitting…