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A 43-year-old Russian national detained in northern Cyprus is expected to be extradited to Greece to face charges linked to the “Edik” criminal ring and the murder of Vangelis Zabounis. The Republic of Cyprus has assumed responsibility for the case as legal proceedings advance.
The Russian government stated it will defer to Indonesian legal proceedings regarding a Russian national currently detained in Wamena, Papua.
Finland has deported 155 Russian nationals since the start of 2026, according to Chief Superintendent Janne Lepsu of Finland’s National Police Board. This figure surpasses the 104 people expelled in the first nine months of 2025.
Lithuania is proposing to limit the transit time for Russian citizens through its territory to a maximum of six hours. This measure aims to tighten controls on Russian nationals passing through the country.
Polish authorities have arrested a Russian national suspected of planning an assassination attempt in Warsaw against a US-Ukrainian dual citizen, as announced by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The plot is believed to have been ordered by Russia.
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar is facing a potential constitutional complaint and impeachment proceedings due to her friendship with a Russian national. The controversy arose after the Russian woman was involved in an incident while in the President's vehicle.
A former coach of the Russian national hockey team criticized Russian stars for their silence on the war in Ukraine, questioning their right to play in the NHL if they do not condemn the conflict.
Alaouidi Djabrailov, a 31-year-old Russian national who made a spectacular escape from AZ Sint-Jan hospital in Bruges, Belgium, on June 5, has been apprehended in Englos, northern France, two months after his evasion.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the return of Russian national teams to international competitions, reinstating their frozen ranking points.
A Russian national has been arrested as the fourth suspect in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old teenager in Thailand, whose body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks. The family of the victim is reportedly seeking the death penalty for those involved.
The suspect in the murder of a Russian national is being questioned by prosecutors, while the lawyer representing the Venezuelan suspect has faced significant public backlash.
Authorities are investigating a Chechen connection in the murder of Simon Skrepecki, a Russian national, in Biała Podlaska. The prosecutor's office has revealed new facts in the case.
Three minors aged 6, 7, and 9 sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision that occurred at noon at the Planon intersection in Chalkidiki, Greece, involving a 73-year-old Russian national.
Russian nationals recorded a 33% surge in condominium transfers in Thailand during the first quarter of 2026, making them the only top-five foreign buyer nationality to show growth, with Phuket seeing the highest transaction value.
Ukraine carried out its most significant drone attack on Moscow since the start of the conflict, increasing pressure on Russia. The strikes served as a reminder to Russians that the war is not a distant event.
Aleksandr Vaisero, a Russian national, was sentenced in Azerbaijan after being detained during a period of Azerbaijan-Russia tensions. He denied all accusations of money laundering, claiming he was in the country for tourism.
Aimar Ventsel argues that there is no "neutral" or "pure" science in Russia, stating that many researchers, especially those receiving state funding, tend to be Great Russian nationalists whose data is often used by officials.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
Valentin Karpin, a Russian national who organized a Navalny memorial, went missing in Abkhazia and was subsequently handed over to the FSB, being located in a detention center in Sochi, Russia.
A group of unknown assailants attacked a 21-year-old Russian national with bats and helmets in Agia Varvara, beating him and stealing his motorcycle.
Iraqi officials have announced that Russian nationals are among the ISIS prisoners in Iraq who will be repatriated, following the transfer of thousands of ISIS members from Syria.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into a Russian national accused of exploiting and abusing Kenyans, following a major scandal.
A Russian air force lieutenant colonel was killed and his wife injured in a car bomb explosion in St. Petersburg. Separately, a Russian national was arrested after deliberately driving into a pedestrian crowd in Caen, France, leaving two people dead.
Official Odalović confirmed that Serbia does not plan to introduce visas for Russian nationals, aligning with broader preparations to join the Schengen Area by the end of 2027.
Slovenian intelligence agency Sova is set to inform the National Security Council (Knovs) about potential Russian and Israeli influence, following public attention on President Nataša Pirc Musar's friendship with Russian national Viktorija Krivolucka.
A Cypriot Court of Appeal has ordered the extradition of a Russian national involved in a €160 million fraud case. The case concerns the alleged theft of Russian space funds.
A 19-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to eight months in prison and faces permanent deportation from France after performing a Nazi salute near a synagogue in Paris. The court also issued a permanent ban on his entry into France.
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar released her hospital discharge papers following a car accident, amidst growing public and media speculation about the severity of her injuries and the identity of her passengers, including a Russian national. The police union has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.
Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian national Nadezhda Pirozhkova, who publicly criticized the traditions of the Vardavar holiday after fleeing Russia to Armenia. She faces up to four years in prison for 'incitement to hatred' following her comments.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three Russian nationals with operating a cyber network that facilitated attacks on American hospitals and banks, causing an estimated $62 million in damages.
Slovakia has suspended the issuance of short-stay Schengen visas for Russian nationals, effective through the summer. This measure impacts Russian tourists seeking to enter the Schengen area via Slovakia.
A Russian FSB officer was detained upon entering Moldova, suspected of attempting to collect information regarding the Transnistrian region.
An Azerbaijani court has sentenced eight Russian citizens to prison for up to four years on 'drug smuggling' charges, in a case reportedly linked to the conflict between Moscow and Baku.
The Supreme Court in Cyprus has rejected a legal challenge from a Russian national detained in Larnaca, ruling that his arrest and continued custody for extradition proceedings to the United States were lawful.
The Russian national anthem was reportedly played for about half an hour in the Rîșcani District Council in Moldova on June 5, an incident the district head dismissed as potentially a 'joke'.
An appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision, ruling that a Russian national accused in the DHL incendiary package case should remain in custody.
A Russian national has died within the residential area of the Rooppur nuclear project, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
A Russian expatriate expressed shock and delight after winning a $1 million prize in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.
Mike Loschtschinin, a Belgian-Russian dual national, is awaiting his verdict in a treason trial in a Russian prison, with his Luxembourger supporters having received another touching letter from him.
A Finnish company known for its 18-wheeled electric ATVs is under suspicion for a serious sanctions violation, with its leaders identified as Russian nationals.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 5 - The world stands on the brink of the abyss amid Russian nationalist demands for President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday. "It's a dramatic situation. I am convinced that in recent decades we have never reached the brink of the abyss as we have now," said Crosetto in his response to the Senate following his remarks on the Iran crisis. "For years, Russian nationalists have been asking Putin to use tactical nuclear weap...
Approximately 500 Russian nationals are planned to be urgently evacuated from the territory of Iran via Azerbaijan, the Russian embassy in Baku announced, expressing "gratitude" to the Azerbaijani...
British intelligence is reportedly concerned that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri, viewing it as a potential 'hybrid warfare' strategy.
Law enforcement officers in Warsaw arrested three Russian citizens of Chechen origin following the discovery of multiple illegal firearms during a police operation. The suspects are now facing charges related to weapons possession under Polish law.
Vietnamese authorities have detained two Russian citizens sought by Interpol in the Khánh Hòa province, marking another international law enforcement cooperation case.
A growing mystery surrounds Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar following revelations by Austrian and Slovenian media. The reports highlight connections between her long-time friend, Russian national Viktoria Krivoluckaya, and a former deputy head of Slovenia's first intelligence service.
A Finnish court has rejected an appeal by the family of Russian national Valentin Sergienko against a decision by the country’s migration service to deny them political asylum, despite opposition support and the mother's illness.
The US Senate has passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, which includes a provision for 100% tariffs on India and China if they continue to purchase Russian oil. This move comes amid ongoing concerns about Russia's actions in Ukraine and potential threats to NATO allies.
The United States has imposed sanctions on a number of entities within the Russian Defence Ministry, as well as two Russian companies and five Russian nationals.
A Ukrainian court has sentenced six Russian National Guard commanders in absentia to 12 years each for their role in the 2022 shelling and seizure of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three Russian nationals for allegedly operating 'bulletproof hosting' firms that facilitated ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks targeting American critical infrastructure, amounting to a $63 million scheme.
Three Russian citizens were expelled from Montenegro after authorities discovered a significant amount of sophisticated and suspicious equipment in their possession. Montenegrin police and intelligence agencies are investigating their intentions.
Eight Russian nationals detained during 2025 tensions in Azerbaijan have been convicted of drug trafficking and cyber crimes.
The Lithuanian Supreme Court has affirmed the acquittal of Povilas Graževičius, who was previously accused of inciting hatred against individuals of Russian nationality after calling a woman 'trash from Russia'.
A Paris court was set to deliver its judgment in a French aspect of a sprawling case involving a Russian national and a massive $230 million embezzlement, a case linked to British financier Bill Browder's two-decade campaign against the Kremlin.
Russian nationalists have outlined their 'good' and 'bad' scenarios for Russia's development up to 2036 and 2050, focusing on potential outcomes like EU disintegration or Russian colonization.
The battle for the Ukrainian village of Mala Tokmachka has become a national meme in Russia, frequently mentioned in Russian military reports and pro-war Telegram channels, to the point where it sounds like the key to victory in the war.
Armenia has arrested two Russian nationals on allegations of money smuggling, with the arrests occurring as the country prepares for parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7.
World Aquatics has reversed its stance, announcing that the Russian national anthem will once again be permitted to be played for Russian swimmers at competitions.
Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is probing a Russian national suspected of being the mastermind behind a clandestine drug laboratory discovered in Bali.
Police in Montenegro have processed a Russian national, who changed his name multiple times, suspected of stealing jewelry from a store in Tivat, noting he is a repeat offender in property crimes across several countries.
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the world is on the brink of an abyss, citing Russian nationalist demands for President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons.
Approximately 500 Russian nationals are preparing to evacuate Iran through Azerbaijan, the Russian embassy in Baku announced on Sunday.
Authorities in Ghana and Kenya are investigating a presumed Russian national for allegedly secretly recording sexual encounters.