In which we share a few illustrative facts and figures from the war in Ukraine.

Zelensky's response to Putin recognizing the "independence" of the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics crystallizes the ongoing conflict.

Locals near Belarus's border with Ukraine have complaints about ill-mannered interlopers: Russian troops.

While state censor Roskomnadzor objects to the terms attack, invasion, or war being used for the Russian "special military operation" in Ukraine, average Russians are showing their disapproval.

Libyan police have recovered 323 blocks of hashish embellished with Vladimir Putin's portrait. 

The Ukrainian city of Lviv now has an acting cat mayor in office. 

Is Russia is looking to streamline its 30+ types of visas by potentially adding four more?

In which we unpack what Putin had to say about Ukraine while in France and what it's got to do with a punk band and a folk ditty.

The minimum price of vodka, set by Russia's Ministry of Finance, has been raised. Barely.

Russia has an ultranationalist, pro-Putin motorcycle gang. Because of course it does.

Russia's Arctic towns are overdue for a makeover and graffiti is just what these chilly outposts need.

In an effort to prevent the "cult of selfishness," Russia's Ministry of Culture is implementing a project to preserve traditional values in 2022.