Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.

Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.










It’s been 10 years since the Panama Papers leak exposed how the world’s richest hide their wealth.
Announcement comes days after Russian tanker brought some 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in response to energy crisis.
Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
No immediate comment from Ukraine on Kremlin’s claim of advance in part of larger industrial Donbas area.
Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
Ukraine’s president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.

A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.

After a US blockade, Cuba is waiting on the arrival of a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying thousands of barrels of oil.