Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Official Data Shows 450,000 Russians Killed in War, Death Rate Accelerating – Rosstat Leaks

 

at 11/7/26 4:32pm

The war in Ukraine has become the fourth most common cause of death in Russia since 2022, according to official statistics released by hackers.

— Russian Diplomats and Military Officials to Join Talks with U.S. and Ukraine, Kremlin Says

 

at 11/7/26 4:58am

Kremlin aide Vladimir Mendinsky will lead a delegation of Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday.

— Russia Pounds Power Facilities Around Kyiv, Damages Major Bridge

 

at 11/7/26 3:19am

With temperatures reaching freezing in the Ukrainian capital, Russian energy strikes are putting Ukraine's heating system under strain.

— Anti-Kremlin Political Parties Peaceful Russia and Rassvet Named ‘Foreign Agents’

 

at 11/6/26 9:33am

Rassvet, founded by 2024 presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova, denied allegations that it received foreign funding.

— Russian Security Council Calls for Rapid Deployment of Starlink Rival Satellites

 

at 11/6/26 8:59am

A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world.

— Father and Daughter Who Fled Russia Win Magnitsky Human Rights Award

 

at 11/6/26 8:25am

The organization behind the annual honor said the Moskalyovs received the “Courage Under Fire” award for their refusal to remain silent in the face of state prosecution.

— Communist Lawmaker Slams Culture Ministry Over Lenin Library Rave

 

at 11/6/26 6:48am

The Russian State Library, popularly known as “Leninka,” hosted the literary-themed rave on Halloween together with Russia’s largest publishing group.

— Rare Thundersnow Strikes Ural Mountains, Ripping Off Roofs and Causing Power Outages

 

at 11/6/26 5:00am

At least one person was reportedly killed in a highway traffic accident in the Sverdlovsk region on Friday morning due to icy road conditions.

— Kremlin Accuses Europe of Struggling to Decide Who Will Represent It in Future Security Talks

 

at 11/6/26 4:04am

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said messaging from officials in Brussels suggests that Europe is still unwilling to engage with Russia in serious discussions.

— Ukraine and Russia Trade Volley of Strikes Against Each Other’s Energy Infrastructure

 

at 11/6/26 2:59am

In the southern Krasnodar region, drone debris was reported to have crashed into the Afipsky oil refinery and sparked a fire.

— Trump Meets Privately With Putin Envoy After White House Event Marking Oleshky Ceasefire

 

at 11/6/26 1:36am

The U.S. president did not disclose what he discussed with envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but he predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon.

— Pro-War Blogger Vanishes From Public After Telegram Post About Oleshky Evacuation

 

at 11/5/26 9:47am

Vladimir Romanov posted and then later deleted a message on his channel that said only four buses filled with residents from Oleshky had departed for Russia during the ceasefire, as opposed to 17 buses that carried evacuees to Ukrainian territory.

— Kremlin Seizes Japan Tobacco International’s Russian Assets

 

at 11/5/26 7:57am

The move against the Japanese tobacco giant comes amid a sharp deterioration of relations between Japan and Russia.

— Moscow Denies It’s Behind Freezer Attacks at European Supermarkets

 

at 11/5/26 7:03am

Hackers have targeted European supermarket refrigeration units in recent weeks, turning up temperatures and spoiling millions of euros worth of frozen goods.

— Finland Jails Russian Captain and Azerbaijani Crew Member Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage

 

at 11/5/26 6:05am

The Helsinki District Court said the two men acted intentionally when their ship dragged an anchor chain and shank along the seabed, damaging an underwater telecommunications cable.

— Moldova Hits Kremlin-Backed Transnistria Leader With 5-Year Travel Ban After Putin Award

 

at 11/5/26 4:43am

Putin on Wednesday presented Vadim Krasnoselsky with Russia’s Order of Honor during a Kremlin ceremony, crediting him with “strengthening ties” with Moscow despite “external pressure.”

— Regions Calling: Budget Cuts Are Hitting Ordinary Russians Hard. Will They Protest?

 

at 11/5/26 4:11am

A ballooning budget deficit across the regions is eating into public services and benefits.

— Russian Diesel Tankers Bound for U.S. Change Course, Casting Doubt on Trump Deal

 

at 11/5/26 3:00am

One ship altered its signal to “Brazil,” while another diverted to the Mediterranean and signaled “for orders” off the coast of Algeria.

— Russian Military May Have Rehearsed Attack on Finnish Satellite, Specialist Warns

 

at 11/5/26 1:56am

In mid-October, a Russian military satellite approached X36, which is operated by the Finnish company ICEYE and provides radar imagery to Western governments and militaries, including Ukraine.

— Moscow Summons Norwegian Diplomat Over Seizure of Research Ship and State Property

 

at 11/4/26 11:08am

Norwegian authorities seized the ship on Sept. 2 to enforce a court-ordered $4.2 billion arbitration award by Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz.

— Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Belgorod Region

 

at 11/4/26 7:50am

Four others were wounded in attacks across the region on Wednesday, local authorities said.

As of 11/8/26 1:49am. Last new 11/7/26 5:11pm.