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Greenland and Denmark Brace for War Over Trump's Island BidGreenland and Denmark Brace for War Over Trump's Island Bid
Greenland and Denmark Brace for War Over Trump's Island BidGreenland has advised residents to stockpile five days of food and water amid fears of a U.S. invasion, escalating tensions over President Trump's desire to acquire the island.
Source: Searches conducted at Krasnodar Krai transport minister's officeSource: Searches conducted at Krasnodar Krai transport minister's office
Source: Searches conducted at Krasnodar Krai transport minister's officeAuthorities have searched the office of the transport minister in Krasnodar Krai, with ministry officials refusing to comment by hanging up the phone.
Russian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in ChitaRussian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in Chita
Russian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in ChitaA delegation from Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources led by Deputy Minister Maxim Korolkov visited Chita to discuss flood control and the delayed gasification project with Governor Alexander Osipov.
Payments for Sverdlovsk Region SVO Participants IncreasedPayments for Sverdlovsk Region SVO Participants Increased
Payments for Sverdlovsk Region SVO Participants IncreasedA one-time payment for military personnel from Sverdlovsk Region has been increased by 200 thousand rubles (about $2,000 at current rates).
SVO Participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast to Receive Higher PaymentsSVO Participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast to Receive Higher Payments
SVO Participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast to Receive Higher PaymentsOne-time allowances for special military operation participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast have been increased by hundreds of thousands of rubles, with payments now reaching 2.7 million rubles ($27,000 at current rates).
Star City Head Barishevsky Resigns Amid Bribery SuspicionsStar City Head Barishevsky Resigns Amid Bribery Suspicions
Star City Head Barishevsky Resigns Amid Bribery SuspicionsThe head of the Star City municipality near Moscow, detained on suspicion of bribery, stated he stepped down of his own accord, calling the decision difficult.
Greenland Prime Minister Orders Preparation for US Invasion
Greenland Prime Minister Orders Preparation for US InvasionGreenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederic Nielsen has ordered the start of preparations for a possible military invasion by the United States. The autonomous government will form a working group to inform the population and recommend creating a five-day food supply.
Former Fakel President and Ex-Speaker: Vladimir Klyuchnikov of Voronezh Regional DumaFormer Fakel President and Ex-Speaker: Vladimir Klyuchnikov of Voronezh Regional Duma
Former Fakel President and Ex-Speaker: Vladimir Klyuchnikov of Voronezh Regional DumaVladimir Klyuchnikov has been a deputy in the Voronezh Regional Duma without interruption since 1997, making him one of its longest-serving members.
New fines for street trading proposed in St. Petersburg
New fines for street trading proposed in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg deputies have proposed imposing large fines on owners of trading kiosks who rent them out without having legal rights to do so.
Former Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKhFormer Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKh
Former Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKhAlexander Butakov, a former Omsk region official, is taking legal action after his lands at SibNIIKh were included in the city's forest boundaries.
Chita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy MinistersChita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy Ministers
Chita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy MinistersThe 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' project is recruiting for senior government positions in Chita through a competition. Applications are accepted from residents of any Russian region until January 30.
Court Cancels Activist's Case for Posting Navalny Photo
Court Cancels Activist's Case for Posting Navalny PhotoA Russian appeals court has overturned the conviction of activist Savva Fedoseyev, who was arrested for displaying a photo of Alexei Navalny. This marks the first successful appeal of such a case in Russia.
Artem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' PartyArtem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' Party
Artem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' PartyA deputy from Saratov has left the regional branch of the Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth party. The party confirmed his exit, stating an official comment is being prepared.
Deputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer UnitDeputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer Unit
Deputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer UnitIgor Cheremis, chairman of the social policy committee in Primorye's Legislative Assembly, will serve in the special military operation for six months, joining the volunteer detachment BARS-33.
Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'
Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'Former Austrian minister Karin Kneissl, residing in Ryazan Oblast, said in a TASS interview that Greenland could become a US state, but it won't impact the Ukrainian crisis.
SMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry MinisterSMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry Minister
SMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry MinisterAleksei Zabelkin, a participant in Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO), has been appointed deputy minister of industry and energy in the Saratov region, as reported by Governor Roman Busargin.
Trump confirms Putin invited to Gaza peace council
Trump confirms Putin invited to Gaza peace councilU.S. President Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin has received an offer to join a 'peace council' aimed at working towards a settlement in the Gaza conflict.
‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral Day‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral Day
‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral DayA tragedy in a Ural city left an 11-year-old girl orphaned after her mother died on the day of her father’s funeral.
From Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar EmpireFrom Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
From Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar EmpireRalif Safin rose from a farmhouse to become an oil tycoon, senator, and property magnate, using his wealth to launch his daughter's singing career and fund his sons' businesses. This is the story of the man who almost became the president of Bashkortostan.
'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalist'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalist
'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalistDuring the latest 'Direct Line' with the president, a 9-year-old girl asked to replace reporter Pavel Zarubin when he retires. Zarubin, the host of 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin', is the journalist who interacts most frequently with Vladimir Putin.
Son Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother ReportsSon Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother Reports
Son Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother ReportsA Yekaterinburg pensioner says her son was abducted by Roma men, coerced into signing a military contract, and sent to the special military operation, where he later went missing.
Widow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burialWidow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burial
Widow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burialA widow from Aramil in the Urals says she received only part of her husband's body from the war, and she is now suing to get the rest back.
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks SetRussia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks Set
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks SetRussia and Ukraine have partially agreed to a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House is sending special envoys to Moscow and Kyiv to resolve contentious issues.
Mother demands zinc coffin opened in UralsMother demands zinc coffin opened in Urals
Mother demands zinc coffin opened in UralsIn Serov, Urals, a mother has refused for over a year to bury remains stored in a morgue, suspecting they may not be her son's and demanding an independent DNA test.