As Western pressure mounts on nations like Israel and Armenia to recalibrate ties with Moscow amidst Ukraine tensions, geopolitical alliances are swiftly evolving.
As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.
Emergency services said about nine people were trapped in the building by the 4,000 sq.m fire.
"The Russian authorities have used the law enforcement authorities to repress any kind of opposition to the Kremlin, opposition to the war."
One year on, the legacy of the Wagner rebellion is still unfolding. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of law and order within Russia and Putin’s insatiable hold on power.
NATO Sec.-Gen. Jens Stoltenberg said North Korea had provided "an enormous amount of ammunition" to Russia while both China and Iran were supporting Moscow militarily in its war against Ukraine.
The court in St Petersburg, where Malev was tried, said this showed disrespect for society and insulted the memory of the Great Patriotic War, as Russians refer to World War Two.
"We are aware of reports of US citizens being arrested inside of Russia," a spokesman said. "Consular officers from the embassy always seek to aid citizens with appropriate assistance."
No one has done more to create the chaos that is the Republican-led House of Representatives, and no one is doing more to end it and flip the chamber Democratic in November.
Iran's assault on Israel highlights the arab nations' struggle with Iran's influence.