The question of post-colonialism in Russia is the great underlying theme imposed by the Russian war in Ukraine. Behind the claims of the 'Russian world' are the aspirations of the many peoples who for centuries have been subjected to the imperial domination of different ideologies, from the Tsarist to the Soviet, and today by the Kirill-Putin Eurasian vision, which by taking on Ukraine has in fact uncovered the Pandora's box of all Russian history.
Church leaders in Russian-occupied Ukraine continue to face crackdowns, with one arrested for “missionary activities” and two others deported to Georgia.
The Russian Defence Ministry has reported that its Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic long-range bomber crashed on Friday. The incident which happened at the southern Stavropol Region occurred as the aircraft was returning to its home base after a combat mission, a statement by the MoD added. While technical failure is being suspected for the crash, the ministry said it did not carry munitions at the time.
Church leaders in Russian-occupied Ukraine continue to face crackdowns, with one arrested for “missionary activities” and two others deported to Georgia.