Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Russia Transfers North Korean Heavy Artillery to Crimea – ZDF

 

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The reports offer a potential indication that Pyongyang’s involvement in the war on Ukraine could soon be expanded. 

— Russia's Envoys Clashed at February Summit With U.S. in Saudi Arabia – Agentsvo

 

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Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was reportedly shocked to see Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) head Kirill Dmitriev at the talks in Saudi Arabia.

— Trump Doesn’t Want ‘Endless’ Talks With Russia, Rubio Says

 

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“We will know soon enough — in a matter of weeks, not months — whether Russia is serious about peace or not,” Rubio said in Brussels.

— State-Owned Mining Company Alrosa Unveils Russia’s Largest-Ever Diamond

 

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The 100-carat diamond, named New Sun, was cut from a billion-year-old 200-carat rough diamond unearthed from an ancient riverbed.

— Russia Expels Moldovan Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

 

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Moldova expelled three Russian diplomats earlier this week after it accused the embassy in Chisinau of helping a pro-Moscow lawmaker flee the country.

— Russian Government Estimates Black Sea Oil Spill Damage at $1B

 

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The spill occurred in December after two aging Russian tankers released thousands of tons of heavy fuel oil during a storm.

— FSB Arrests Russian Soldier Over Alleged Suicide Bomb Plot on Military Academy

 

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The Russian soldier was arrested in the Moscow region on Wednesday while purportedly going to pick up an explosive device, authorities said.

— White House Officials Advise Trump Against Calling Putin Until Ukraine Ceasefire Reached – NBC

 

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But U.S. officials told NBC that Trump could “suddenly” decide to call Putin despite advice that such a conversation would be premature.

— No Quick Sanctions Relief Expected for Russia, Major Business Lobby Says

 

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“We assume that 2025 will be a rather difficult year with internal and external challenges,” said Alexander Shokhin, president of RSPP.

— 4 Dead, Dozens Injured in Russian Drone Strikes on Kharkiv

 

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The attack targeted residential and office buildings in Kharkiv, causing several blazes, Ukraine's state emergency service said.

— Russian Drone Attack Kills 5 in Kharkiv

 

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The attack targeted residential and office buildings in Kharkiv, causing several blazes, Ukraine's state emergency service said.

— Russian Envoy Seeks Cooperation With U.S. at Landmark Washington Talks

 

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Kirill Dmitriev said he discussed cooperation with the U.S. in the Arctic and on rare earth metals but acknowledged that "disagreements" remain.

— Radio Free Europe Says U.S. Shut its Russian Broadcast

 

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The decision affects the 24-hour Russian-language Current Time channel's broadcasts to Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, eastern Europe and other regions.

— Radio Free Europe Says U.S. Shut Its Russian Broadcast

 

at 4/3/25 2:01pm

The decision affects the 24-hour Russian-language Current Time channel's broadcasts to Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, eastern Europe and other regions.

— Russian Ex-Presidential Hopeful Nadezhdin Declares Bankruptcy

 

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Boris Nadezhdin led an unsuccessful bid for president in last year’s election, hoping to run on a pro-peace platform against Vladimir Putin.

— Russia's Oil and Gas Revenues Fall 17% Year-on-Year in March

 

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Moscow collected approximately 230 billion rubles ($2.7 billion) less in levies, which account for one-third of its total revenue, compared to March 2024.

— Russian Lawmaker Stripped of Seat After 2-Year Absence

 

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LDPR member Yury Napso continued to collect his salary despite living in Dubai since 2023 and not attending any parliamentary sessions in that time.

— Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders

 

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Putin wants to win the new Syrian leadership's loyalty with oil and gas — and keep the issue of Assad off the table.

— Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine as They Deepen Ties

 

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Moscow is hosting the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger amid a broader push to expand its influence in Africa.

— American Companies Expected to Attend 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum

 

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The organizer of the flagship economic forum said "several" U.S. companies had submitted applications to attend the four-day event in June.

— Large Fire Breaks Out at Shipbuilding Plant in Northwestern Russia

 

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Petrozavodsk’s Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant works on cargo vessels, as well as smaller service ships, like tug boats and fishing vessels.

— Russia Labels Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘Undesirable’ Organization

 

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Authorities accused EJAF of “promoting non-traditional sexual relations... and gender reassignment” despite its stated goal of AIDS prevention and control.

— Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars?

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus.

— Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 4

 

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The head of Kryvyi Rih's military administration said Russia attacked civilian infrastructure with a ballistic missile, sparking a large fire.

— U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Wife of Russian Billionaire Rotenberg

 

at 4/2/25 10:08am

Karina Rotenberg, the wife of Putin's childhood friend Boris Rotenberg, was sanctioned shortly after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— Putin Bans Government, Bank Employees From Using Foreign Messaging Apps

 

at 4/2/25 6:55am

Employees of government agencies, credit institutions and telecom operators will be barred from communicating via foreign messaging apps in an official capacity.

As of 4/4/25 9:20am. Last new 4/4/25 9:20am.