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A homemade bomb exploded outside an upscale Moscow restaurant, according to state officials. The blast occurred when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a security guard.

Russian TV star Xenia Fedorova accused French President Emmanuel Macron of censorship after France ordered her expulsion and froze her assets. Fedorova, former head of RT France, claims her legal residency and journalistic work in France justify her presence, while the government alleges she destabilized public order through pro-Kremlin disinformation.

Russian authorities charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism by failing to remove channels linked to Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups. The FSB accused Telegram of enabling sabotage, terrorism, and cyber fraud in Russia, while Durov, based in Dubai, claims the charges are fabricated to suppress free speech and privacy.

France has issued an expulsion order against Russian media figure Xenia Fedorova for spreading disinformation linked to Russian authorities. Fedorova, formerly head of RT France, now works for media outlets owned by conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré and faces challenges in deportation due to strained diplomatic ties with Russia.

Russian authorities charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB linked the allegations to Telegram content it claims was used by Ukrainian intelligence services.

Russian authorities issued an arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, accusing Telegram of failing to remove content used by Ukrainian intelligence services and 'extremist' groups. The FSB claims this failure constitutes aiding terrorism.

A large drone attack disrupted Moscow early Tuesday, forcing airport restrictions as Russian authorities claimed dozens of UAVs were intercepted near the capital.

Russian authorities are recruiting students to address soldier shortages in drone regiments. A billboard in Saint Petersburg advertises a job in the Russian army with the message 'New. Irreplaceable'.

A Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet crashed during a training flight near Moscow. The pilot ejected safely, no casualties were reported, and Russian authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the incident.

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has withdrawn from the September State Duma election after authorities blocked his campaign, labeled him a 'foreign agent,' fined him over alleged extremist symbols, and restricted his movements. Nadezhdin stated that mounting pressure made it impossible to continue legally without risking his supporters, campaign team, and family.

Russian authorities intercepted most of over 400 drones that targeted Moscow overnight. The attack resulted in at least two people being wounded.

A drone strike on vessels in Taganrog Bay resulted in one fatality, according to Russian authorities. Regional officials reported that more than one and a half dozen drones were destroyed during the attack.

Ukraine struck energy infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod, causing power and water outages and one civilian death. This followed Russia’s attack on Kyiv using 570 aerial weapons, which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100.

Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Ufa and a military-industrial facility in Russia’s Penza region, as reported by Zelensky. The strikes are part of a strategy targeting Russia’s war infrastructure over 1,300 km from the front line. Additional reports mention damage to missile component and energy facilities, with Russian authorities confirming drone interceptions.

Moscow is expanding air defense sites in city parks, with satellite imagery indicating new positions in western Moscow to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. Russian authorities aim to strengthen the capital's protection against such threats.

Ukraine launched its largest drone raid on Moscow since 2022, with Russian authorities reporting 194 drones downed near the capital. The attack targeted Moscow’s Kapotnya Refinery, caused multiple fires, injured 17 people, led to the closure of Red Square, and revealed failures in Moscow’s warning system.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the killing of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, in eastern Poland likely constitutes a political assassination. Skrepetsky, who criticized Russian officials through his art, was shot at close range by an unidentified man. Two Belarusian citizens were briefly detained but released due to lack of direct evidence linking them to the killing.

A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a bus carrying a Belarusian youth soccer team in the Bryansk region, resulting in one death and six injuries, including children. Russian authorities reported a woman killed and six people hospitalized following the attack.

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were arrested near the Belarusian Consulate following the attack. The artist, known as Robert Kuzovkov, had publicly criticized Russian authorities through art, including unflattering portraits of Putin and other officials.

A 44-year-old Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were arrested after the killing, and prosecutors noted the victim used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky and created art criticizing Russian authorities, including unflattering portraits of Putin and other officials.

A drone attack triggered a fire at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, causing civilian casualties and damage. Explosions and possible strikes on military-linked sites were reported in occupied Crimea, though Ukraine had not commented on the attacks.

Apple has removed Russia's state-backed messaging app Max from its store. Russian authorities promoted Max as a domestic alternative to foreign messaging platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp.

Ukrainian drones struck energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday as officials attended a major economic forum in the city. Both Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirmed the attacks.

Ukrainian drones struck multiple energy infrastructure targets in Russian regions, including an oil pumping station, refinery, and fuel depot. Ukraine denied Moscow's claim that a drone attacked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-occupied territory.

Russian authorities have arrested several clerics in what experts believe may be a coordinated operation designed to intimidate the Muslim community and undermine the leadership structures of Grand Mufti Gaynutdin. The arrests highlight existing tensions and fractures within Russia's Muslim leadership.