In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance 

Young Musician Faces Fines for Anti-Government Songs

The Wagner Group has decided to pull out of Mali after spending over three years fighting against Islamist rebels. This move comes after the group successfully helped the Malian junta regain control of key regional areas.

The Wagner Group's departure does not mean Russia is completely leaving Mali.

Russia's Shifting Sands: New Mercenary Group Takes Over in Mali

In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has become a hotspot of concern. Recently, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-appointed governor of the region, claimed that Ukrainian forces tried to seize the plant using US-supplied HIMARS and 

Young Musician Faces Fines for Anti-Government Songs

Russia's Shifting Sands: New Mercenary Group Takes Over in Mali

Ukraine's Attempt to Capture Nuclear Plant with US Weapons Foiled?