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Five killed in Russian attacks on Kherson region; Ukrainian Orthodox Christians prepare to mark Christmas on 25 December for first time

MOSCOW, Dec  24, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Hundreds of supporters of Igor Girkin, a jailed former commander of Russian-backed fighters in Ukraine,

Hundreds of supporters of Igor Girkin, a jailed former commander of Russian-backed fighters in Ukraine, rallied in Moscow Sunday to back his bid to stand for president.

Jailed separatist commander eyes presidential run against Putin

Supporter of presidential bid by Russian war-criminal, Girkin, who opposed Putin for his 'softness, now a political prisoner, stage rally in Moscow in his support.

Igor Strelkov (Girkin), a Russian terrorist and former FSB officer, was nominated by an initiative group to run for president of Russia, but the notary meant to certify the procedures did not show up. Source: Meduza with reference to the Ostorozhno, novosti Telegram channel Details: According to the channel, 556 people spoke in favour of Strelkov's nomination (with the necessary minimum being 500 signatures).

A court in Russia has overturned a fine handed to a veteran human rights advocate for speaking out against the war in Ukraine

A court in Russia on Thursday overturned a fine handed to a veteran human-rights advocate for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sent Oleg Orlovs case back to prosecutors, who have sought to imprison him for three years instead.

As the war enters its 660th day, these are the main developments.

Former top commander of Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine, Igor Girkin, went on trial in Moscow on Thursday on charges of extremism for criticising the Kremlins military strategy towards Kyiv.