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Russian Woman Faces 10 Years in Jail for Leaving Anti-War Stickers in Supermarket
Alexandra Skochilenko’s small act of resistance has made her a symbol of Russian opposition to the war in Ukraine, her supporters tell VICE World News.
Retired Colonel Says the War Will Get Worse for Russia on State TV
Mikhail Khodarenok, a Soviet-era colonel, told a panel show "the whole world is against us, even if we don’t want to admit it”.
The Era of McDonald’s Knockoffs in Russia May Be About to Begin After Exit
Say goodbye to McDonald's, say hello to DonMak and Uncle Vanya's.
McDonald’s Is Getting Out of Russia Because of the War in Ukraine
McDonalds first entered Russia's market after the collapse of the USSR and has 850 stores. Now it's all for sale as the company says staying in the country would go against its “values”.
US Defense Boss Called Russian Counterpart and Urged for a Ceasefire
In the highest-profile official talks in months between the two countries, Lloyd Austin III spoke to Sergei Shoigu and urged a ceasefire and more communication.
Russian Soldiers Planted Grenade Inside a 10-Year-Old Ukrainian’s Piano, Mom Says
“I could not sleep peacefully for several days,” Tatiana Monko told VICE News.
Guess How Much Cops Spent Kicking 4 People Out of a Russian Oligarch’s Mansion
Grassroots activists organising aid for Ukraine told VICE World News they could have ordered 150 bulletproof vests with the amount it cost to police the protest.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Likely to Create a New 1,300km Border With NATO
Finland has stayed out of NATO to avoid annoying Russia, but in light of the war in Ukraine, its leaders now say the country must apply to join the military alliance “without delay.”
‘The Terror Was Palpable’: Inside Russia’s Notorious Mercenary Group
VICE World News gained unprecedented access to leaders of the Wagner group, a notorious private military company that has close ties to Vladimir Putin and his allies.
A Leading Member of Pussy Riot Fled Russia Disguised as a Food Courier
Maria Alyokhina, who was under house arrest in Moscow, said she escaped via the Belarus border dressed in all-green food delivery gear.
‘A Circus Show’: Why Russian State TV Keeps Threatening to Nuke Everything
As the war in Ukraine has unfolded, Russian sta has been bombarding people with alarming statements that have shocked – but not surprised – media experts.
Western Governments Accuse Russia of Hacking US Satellite Internet Provider
The hack was launched just one hour before Russia invaded Ukraine, according to the European Union.