The New York Times – Music:
Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years.
Category: Russia
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Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.
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They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.
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Putin Is Coming for Russian Literature
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Kremlin is redefining what it means to be a writer in Russia.
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Kanye West Announces Russia Concerts, Months After Western Europe Cancellations
The New York Times – Music:
Two St. Petersburg concerts by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West could become the first performances by a major Western act in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine.
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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The combatants are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
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Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
The New York Times – On the Runway:
At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.
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On Instagram, Travelers Are Taking Risky Cross-Continental Journeys. What Could Go Wrong?
The New York Times – Travel:
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.