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‘It would be funny, if it weren’t so sad’ that politicians stoke fears of a Russian NATO attack, Putin says — Meduza

2026-06-05

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed as “nonsense” the suggestion that Russia might attack a NATO member state. “Anyone who fears…

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Belarus searches homes of students at ‘extremist’-branded university, threatens reprisals if they refuse to drop out — Meduza

2026-06-03

Belarusian authorities have opened a criminal case over alleged cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU), and have carried…

RRussia

Putin issues ‘Ukrainian scenario’ warning as Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia before elections — Meduza

2026-06-01

At Meduza, we are committed to transparency about our use of artificial intelligence in the newsroom. The story you’re reading was written by one…

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Condemn the war, wear a Ukrainian flag, and race for zero prizes: A Lithuanian trail run’s terms for Russians and Belarusians — Meduza

2026-06-01

The organizers of the Trail Kursiu Nerija run along the Curonian Spit in Lithuania say that participants from two “unfriendly”…

EEconomy

Armenian PM Pashinyan rejects Russia’s demand for referendum on choosing between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union — Meduza

2026-06-01

There are no grounds at present for holding a referendum in Armenia on whether to remain in the or pursue membership in the European Union, Prime Minister…

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Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan call on Armenia to hold referendum on EU vs. Eurasian Union membership — Meduza

2026-05-29

Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have demanded that Armenia hold a referendum on whether to remain in the Eurasian Economic Union ()…

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New Latvian government confirmed after Ukrainian drone incursion from Russia collapses coalition — Meduza

2026-05-29

Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, confirmed a new government at a special session, with Andris Kulbergs taking office as prime minister. Kulbergs leads…

BBelarus

Ukrainian gymnasts cover their ears and eyes as Russian and Belarusian anthems play at European Championships — Meduza

2026-05-28

Russian gymnast Yana Zaikina took gold in the ribbon event at the 2026 European Junior Championships in rhythmic gymnastics, held in Varna,…

RRussia

U.S. denies visa to Russia’s deputy foreign minister, who had been set to attend U.N. Security Council debates — Meduza

2026-05-27

The United States has denied a visa to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, who had been set to attend of the…

CCzech Republic

Russian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Hilarion detained in Czech Republic. Police found ‘four small containers of a white substance’ in his car.

2026-05-25

Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev), the former head of the Department of External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, has been detained in the…

RRussia

Bill that would punish Russians abroad for ‘offenses against Russia’s interests’ advances to second reading — Meduza

2026-05-22

A committee of Russia’s State Duma has recommended advancing a bill that would make Russian citizens liable for “committing offenses against…

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One of Russia’s largest oil refineries partially shuts down after Ukrainian drone strike — Meduza

2026-05-21

A Ukrainian drone strike in the early hours of May 20 knocked out the main crude distillation unit at the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery…