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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced a Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison. It claims that Andy Stone was "publicly defending terrorism."
Yandex sells its Russian operations to local executives for $5.2 billion
The company sold its news aggregation service in 2022, not long after the founder was sanctioned at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia will assist NASA with ISS space flights through 2025
The news follows Russia's previous commitment to stay on the ISS until 2028.
CD Projekt Red apologizes for anti-Russia references in Cyberpunk 2077 update
Cyberpunk 2077's developer has apologized for dialog and graffiti inserted in the Ukrainian version of the 2.0 update that's critical of Russia's invasion of the country.
Elon Musk biography will be edited to correct claim about Starlink access in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Elon Musk says if he'd agreed to Ukraine's request for Starlink access during a planned drone attack on Russian ships, 'SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war.'
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the Moon
The country's last attempt to reach the moon was in 1976.
Russia heads to the Moon for the first time in 47 years
Russia is heading back to the Moon as it tries to reassert itself as a significant world power in the wake of its war on Ukraine. A rocket carrying the Luna-25 craft will mark Russia’s first lunar mission since 1976. The expedition will attempt to land the exploration vehicle on the moon’s south pole, hoping to dig up water ice beneath the surface. You can tune in to watch the launch here.
Russia bans state officials from using Apple devices over US spying concerns
Starting Monday, employees at Russia's trade ministry cannot use an iPhone or any other Apple device for "work purposes."
Russia blocks access to Google News after Wagner Group forces threaten to topple military
According to internet monitor NetBlocks, at least five Russian telecoms are blocking web users inside the country from accessing Google News after Wagner Group forces crossed the border from Ukraine.
Nintendo officially halts all eShop sales in Russia
Nintendo has officially announced that it will be halting all sales on its eShop in Russia. Existing customers will be able to continue to download previously purchased games and DLC for the foreseeable future.
DOJ charges Russian hacker linked to attacks against US law enforcement agencies
On Monday, US authorities filed criminal charges against Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national and resident with links to the infamous Hive, LockBit and Babuk ransomware gangs.
Finnish newspaper hopes to pierce Russian propaganda with a ‘CS: GO’ map
A Finnish newspaper is celebrating World Press Freedom Day today by walking the walk. Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s biggest daily paper, created a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map containing a secret room. Inside the hidden blood-red chamber, players find real-world multimedia storytelling about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — sneaking some much-needed journalism into a country inundated with propaganda.
Tinder's parent company is leaving Russia over a year after the Ukraine invasion
Tinder's parent company is bowing out from Russia over a year after the invasion of Ukraine began.
Russia will continue supporting the International Space Station until 2028
Russia has formally agreed to remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, NASA has announced.
You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'
Only one Antonov An-225 Mriya was ever completed, but it was destroyed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Proceeds from a 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' version will go toward rebuilding the aircraft.
Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back MS-22 crew
MS-23, the Soyuz spacecraft Russia sent to bring cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back to Earth, has arrived at the International Space Station.
Russia targets February 24th for Soyuz MS-22 crew rescue launch
Russia's long-awaited MS-23 mission will launch late next week. The mission will attempt to bring back the two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut whose Soyuz return craft sprang a leak late last year.
A second Russian spacecraft docked at the ISS is leaking coolant
On Saturday morning, Russia’s Roscosmos space agency disclosed on Telegram that a Progress cargo ship docked with the ISS had lost cabin pressure.
Russia will send a 'rescue' spacecraft to the ISS following leak
Russia is rushing a Soyuz capsule to the ISS to replace a damaged one.
Russian hackers reportedly targeted three US nuclear research labs
Hackers linked to the Russian government reportedly targeted scientists at three US nuclear research labs last year. It's unclear whether their phishing attempts were successful.