Russian lawmakers have been vigorously adding new laws in response to political and cultural developments and public protests, rather than due to pressure from the public or practical necessity.

In a recent meeting, President Vladimir Putin claimed that the invasion into Ukraine wasn't anything "real" or "serious."

“Prone to betrayal, lies and deceit. He refused to participate in a special military operation on the territory of the LPR, DPR and Ukraine.”

– A stamp on a Russian soldier's military ID after he refused to fight in Ukraine

Putin denies Russia shelled a shopping center in Kremenchug, Ukraine, that killed 18 people.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country has lost approximately 400,000 tons of grain to theft by Russian troops.

"The looting of Ukrainian goods for export – including grain and steel – has already led to rising prices and an increase in the number of people dying of hunger worldwide. This barbarism must be stopped, and Russia must pay in full. I believe in justice, and I will fight for it.”

– Rinat Akhmetov, the Ukrainian businessman who is suing Russia

Russian combatants occupying Melitopol, Ukraine, have fallen ill after eating poisoned cherries.

A round-up of some facts and figures regarding fleeing civilians and lost material from the Russian war on Ukraine. 

A St. Petersburg priest faces up to ten years in prison for speaking out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

American University Kyiv is partnering with Arizona State University to provide Ukrainians higher education amid times of war. 

Over 600 dolphins died and washed up on the coast of the Black Sea bordering Russia and Ukraine. 

Putin claims that US-provided weapons to Ukraine have made no impact against the invasion.