A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a ‘foreign agent’ by Moscow.
The Bucharest court has extended the pre-trial detention of Calin Georgescu by 30 days, appealing a lower court ruling.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner.
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.
The comment comes as UK and Netherlands pledge extra military support for Kyiv.
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
As the Russia-Africa Summit gets under way, students in the capital say education is helping to build ties.
The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.
A Russian drone attack in Ukraine’s Kharkiv late Tuesday forced elderly women and children to evacuate their homes.
As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.
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