Protesters in Russia risk arrest to speak out against Putin's war
Since the invasion of Ukraine was launched, more than 13,000 Russians protesting in the streets have been arrested – part of the Kremlin's efforts to eradicate dissent.
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Since the invasion of Ukraine was launched, more than 13,000 Russians protesting in the streets have been arrested – part of the Kremlin's efforts to eradicate dissent.
With the clampdown on independent news and social media within Russia, and the spread of propaganda and misinformation by state media, Russian citizens are getting a false picture of the war being waged by Vladimir Putin.
More than 30 Russian cruise missiles targeted the sprawling training facility that is less than 15 miles from the closest border point with Poland.
It was not immediately clear what the target was.
"We don't have proper military preparation trainings and fighting experience, but anyway, we are on our land, we are at home and we are ready to protect," Stanislav Horuna said.
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has put a spotlight on alleged racism.
"Think first about the children, about those who are deprived of the hope for a dignified life," he tweeted.
Those executed were convicted of crimes ranging from killings to belonging to militant groups.
The U.S. is deploying additional troops to Eastern Europe to support NATO forces. It's also sending more weapons and billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.
Russia announced Instagram users have until March 14 to leave the platform after Meta allows Ukrainian calls for violence on its platforms.
Information minister Oleksandr Tkachenko tells CBS News the Ukrainian people will not give in to Russia, but they need more help, and they don't understand why it's not coming.
Google said the Air Raid Alert system will work in conjunction with the Ukrainian government.
The Washington Post first reported on the briefing with social media content creators for TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and others.
After a cluster of infections was reported on campus, university students in hazmat suits lined up in the cold and dark waiting to be transferred.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered the swiftest refugee displacement crisis in Europe since World War II, prompting more than 3 million people to flee the country.