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IVAN NECHEPURENKO
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Gorbachev’s Funeral Begins in Moscow, With Putin Conspicuously Absent
Befitting his legacy, the ceremony for Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, avoided the aplomb of a grand state occasion.
Chairman of Russian Oil Company Lukoil Dies Under Murky Circumstances
The chairman of Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, fell to his death from a sixth-floor hospital window in Moscow.
Brittney Griner Appeals Drug Conviction in Russia, Lawyer Says
The appeal process could take months, but a senior Russian diplomat said that talks with the United States about a possible prisoner exchange were underway.
Lavrov To Propose a Time to Discuss Possible Prisoner Swap for Brittney Griner
Sergey Lavrov said he would listen to what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to say about a proposal for the release of Brittney…
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Argue for Leniency in Russian Court
The W.N.B.A. star had not intended to smuggle narcotics into Russia, her legal team said, adding that, like many other international athletes, she had used…
Russia’s Territorial Aims in Ukraine Have Expanded, Lavrov Says
Mr. Lavrov said that Russia’s objectives could expand further if Western countries deliver more long-range weapons to Ukraine.
Russian Court Sets July 1 as Brittney Griner’s Trial Date
Ms. Griner, a seven-time W.N.B.A. all-star, has been in custody since February.
Russia Prosecuting 1,100 Captured Ukrainian Soldiers
Announcing the invasion in February, Vladimir Putin said Ukrainians would be prosecuted for “blood crimes.” Moscow is now making good on that vow.
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says
Ms. Griner, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball, has been held in custody in Russia since mid-February.