The Russian state is preparing to pass new laws banning "gay propaganda" after a recent book led to public outrage.

Russia aims to increase the size of its army by 10 percent in the coming months.

The possibility of another Chernobyl incident brings Turkey to Ukraine's side.

Approximately 138,000 websites have been taken down or banned in Russia since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. 

While resisting Russian forces in the invasion of Ukraine, the Azov Regiment has been declared a terrorist organization by the Russian Supreme Court. 

Moscow and St. Petersburg will see new shops filled with international goods where only top officials and their families can shop.

Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin's alleged romantic partner, has been sanctioned by the US Treasury. 

Estonia has placed limitations on Russians seeking residency permits for education.

“It’s unclear what happened, but you can’t bring people back to life.” 

                                   –  Alina Nesterenko, whose husband was a prisoner in Russian-occupied Donetsk.

In the coming months, the State Duma will likely consider full annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine.

The Miami police will be sending over 150 weapons to Ukraine. 

A roundup of some facts and figures from a survey conducted by the United Nations' refugee agency (UNHCR) regarding Ukrainian refugees.