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Russia expands army by 15,000 in fourth 2026 buildup as Ukraine war stalls
Al Jazeera·RU · UA·1 day ago
Vitaly Borodin, head of the Federal Project for Security and Anti-Corruption, has petitioned Russian prosecutors to designate the independent outlet 'Agency' as an 'undesirable organization' following its reporting on Putin's granddaughter. Borodin alleges the publication's information on Katerina Tikhonova's flights indicates Western intelligence links, a claim not independently verified. This reflects continued pressure on independent media in Russia, though the immediate impact is limited to domestic political discourse.