Report: Russian ‘war hero’ ‘The Executioner’ purportedly directed soldiers to shoot him as part of a large compensation scheme.

Local reports have unveiled one of Russia's most decorated officers as the alleged architect of an audacious fraud operation, where elite soldiers, and even their commanding officer, supposedly shot themselves to claim substantial combat injury compensation.Investigators claim Lt. Col. Konstantin Frolov, known as "the Executioner" for his sharpshooting abilities, not…

Rescue operation suspended for climber trapped on treacherous peak after fellow climber dies attempting aid: reports

Efforts to rescue experienced mountaineer Natasha Nagovitsina, 47, have been suspended approximately two weeks after she suffered a broken leg near the summit of the nation's highest peak, reports indicate. Nagovitsina, a Russian national recognized four years prior for her steadfast refusal to abandon her husband following his stroke, has…

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov seeks China’s involvement in discussions regarding Ukraine’s security guarantees.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appears to be seeking China's involvement in current negotiations, as NATO leaders and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to meet this week to address Kyiv's security assurances.Lavrov stated that Moscow's interest lies solely in "truly reliable" guarantees for Ukraine, asserting that these should be founded upon…