Meduza
Coverage of Meduza in the Nexus archive.
- Putin’s Longtime Ally Sergei Ivanov Dies at 73
Sergei Ivanov, a longtime ally of Putin, has died at 73. Meduza, an exiled news outlet, reported that Ivanov was rumored to be suffering from a severe, long-term illness.
- Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, top UK intel chief says
The UK's GCHQ director stated nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since 2022, a figure exceeding American WWII losses. Ukraine's General Staff reports daily Russian casualties of 1,000 killed and wounded, with Western officials noting Ukraine's growing battlefield advantage.
- Russia blocks online access to criminal records
Russia's government has blocked online access to 20 years of criminal records, including 15 million cases showing rising convictions for treason and espionage. This move is part of a broader data suppression effort, with China and Turkey also cited for similar practices, potentially to conceal war-related conscription data.
- Ukraine sees war gains despite renewed Russian strikes
Russia launched over 1,500 drones at Ukraine following a ceasefire, but analysis suggests Moscow's offensive has stalled with experts estimating Russia would need centuries to conquer Ukraine at current rates. Despite Ukraine facing corruption scandals and manpower shortages, Kyiv appears to be gaining ground, with estimates showing over 350,000 Russian soldiers killed and Russia's economy weakening.