Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov met with President Vladimir Putin today in the Kremlin, and denied reports of persecution of gays as “provocations”. Putin did not follow up.
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3 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded in Action; Russia-Backed Forces Attack 40 Times
Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in battle today.
Russian Bombers Fly Near Alaska; More Russian Soldiers Killed in Syria; Further on Chechen Gays
A pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers flew within 100 miles of Kodiak Island, and US jets scrambled to intercept them.
Easter Ceasefire Gives Way To Renewed Fighting In Eastern Ukraine
The ceasefire in Ukraine is shattered by renewed fighting, particularly near Avdeyevka
Easter Brings The Closest Thing to ‘Peace’ Ukraine Has Seen In A Long Time
Will the Easter truce hold?
4 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded in Action; 4 Accused Berkut Riot Police Flee Ukraine
Four Ukrainian soldiers were injured in battle today.
New Report: Ukraine Soldiers Dying Faster Than First Three Years Of US Coalition In Iraq
Ceasefire violations are down this week, but that does not tell the whole story
Novaya Gazeta on Threats of Retribution Against Journalists from Chechen Clergy over Articles on Persecution of LGBT
Chechen clergy led an assembly in the Central Mosque of Grozny on April 3, calling for retribution against Novaya Gazeta’s journalists for their reporting on persecution of LGBT in the republic.
1 Ukrainian Soldier Killed, 2 Wounded; More Ukrainian POWs Taken, Total Now 126
One Ukrainian soldier was killed in battle and five wounded in the previous 24 hours. The number of Ukrainian POWs has risen to 126.
Five Ukrainian Servicemen Injured In Just 24 Hours Of Fighting
45 ceasefire violations were reported during that time