DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Vladimir Putin suddenly aborts trip to major Russian tank factory for mystery reason

Vladimir Putin was expected to fly to regional capital Yekaterinburg before visiting industrial Nizhny Tagil where tank plant Uralvagonzavod is based

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Ukraine: Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman detained in Yekaterinburg

The former mayor is reportedly held on suspicion of ‘discrediting the Russian armed forces’

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Russia detains opposition politician for calling Ukraine war ‘an invasion’

Ex-Ekaterinburg mayor Yevgeny Roizman said he was to be charged under laws banning criticism of armed forces

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years after being found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by Russian court

Griner’s defence team slammed the verdict as “absolutely unreasonable” and says that they “will certainly file an appeal”

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Putin's final standing opponent, former mayor does not 'fear' prison

YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Yevgeny Roizman tries to conceal his sadness behind a mountain of work at his charity fund in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, where visitors queue to see him.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022

Vladimir Putin loses 50th colonel of war with Ukraine killing one every TWO DAYS

Artillery commander Lt Col Vladimir Nigmatullin, a father of three from Yekaterinburg, was killed a week ago as his family have mourned the "little man" as an "example to the motherland"

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Russia will not host World University Games

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) said on Friday it has decided to postpone the Russian city of Yekaterinburg's hosting rights for the 2023 World University Games.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022

More than 3,500 Detained at Anti-war Protests in Russia

More than 3,500 people were detained at protests across Russia on Sunday against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to data provided by the interior ministry. Thousands of protesters chanted "No to war!" and "Shame on you!", according to videos posted on social media by opposition activists and bloggers.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

More than 4,300 detained at anti-war protests in Russia

Police detained more than 4,300 people on Sunday at Russia-wide protests against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to an independent protest monitoring group.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

Woman, 21, could be jailed after posing in lingerie with church in background

Angelina Kuznetsova, 21, promoted a hotel on her social media - but it led to a flood of complaints after a prominent place of worship in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was visible in the background

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022