On Saturday, Bulgarian premier announced plan to expel Russian diplomats over spying scandal

On Friday, Bulgaria's Attorney General said six current and former employees of the country's Defense Ministry and military intelligence were detained on suspicion of spying for Russia

Bulgaria expels 2 Russian diplomats

No third party has the right to intervene or veto a partnership or NATO membership, Lungescu says

Lungescu: The time of spheres of influence is over

From NATO for "Avaz" about the messages of the Russian Embassy in B&H: Threats are unacceptable

We must be proud of Bulgarian intelligence, says Chief Prosecutor Ivan Gesev

It was also noted that these six people have received money from Russian diplomats in an envelope

Bulgaria detains 6 on espionage for Russia

Putin, speaking on state TV, said he was ready to discuss bilateral relations with the United States as well as other issues such as regional conflicts

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on measures to boost investment activity, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 11, 2021.

Putin calls for open talks with Biden in coming days

Russian-based German journalists were summoned to a video conference on Monday at which, according to a participant, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that Moscow would have to respond if Berlin did not back down over RT

Vehicles of Russian state-controlled broadcaster Russia Today (RT) are seen near the Red Square in central Moscow, Russia June 15, 2018.

Berlin warns Moscow: don't restrict our journalists

Offenders will be facing possible sentences of up to five years in jail

Russia had 49,300 living World War II veterans in 2020.

Russia bans insults against WWII veterans

Russian authorities have in recent months increased pressure on Western social media platforms, especially those hosting content supporting jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Last week Roskomnadzor started disrupting Twitter's services in Russia

Russia gives Twitter one month to remove 'banned' content

He was jailed earlier this year for parole violations in a decision that the West has condemned as politically motivated

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally in Moscow, Russia, February 29, 2020.

Kremlin critic Navalny's Instagram account confirms he is being held in a prison camp in Vladimir region

The makers sought to meticulously recreate the spacecraft's interior and the vessel even has a lowering ramp and a seat for Baby Yoda

This is the only such cosplay ship in the world

Star Wars fans build Mandalorian spaceship in Siberia

The detentions come amid a crackdown on anti-Kremlin sentiment, following the arrest and imprisonment of opposition politician Alexei Navalny

Former Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky poses for a pictured after an interview with Reuters in central London, Britain, January 18, 2021.

Russian police detain around 200 people, including leading opposition figures, at Moscow meeting

President Vladimir Putin signed laws in December handing Russia new powers to restrict U.S. social media giants

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a weekly news briefing in Moscow, Russia February 11, 2021.

Russia, after Twitter slowdown, accuses U.S. of using IT to engage in unfair competition

He was jailed for parole violations in a decision that the West has condemned as politically motivated.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny attends a hearing to consider an appeal against an earlier court decision to change his suspended sentence to a real prison term, in Moscow, Russia February 20, 2021.

Kremlin critic Navalny moved from jail; TASS says he is now in penal colony

Vilić wished the newly appointed ambassador successful work in his diplomatic mission

Ambassador Kalabuhov thanked for the welcome and expressed confidence that the good cooperation so far would continue to the benefit of both countries

Ambassador Kalabuhov visits B&H Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies

The media giant said it had a "zero-tolerance" policy regarding "child sexual exploitation" and did not promote suicide and self-harm

Late Wednesday, Twitter denounced Russia's attempts to "block and throttle online public conversation"

Russia says Twitter not removing 'banned' information

Authorities in recent years have been tightening control over the internet in the name of fighting extremism, terrorism and protecting minors

Moscow in recent months has put Western tech giants like Facebook and Twitter under increasing pressure for failing to take down calls to participate in anti-government demonstrations

Russia disrupting Twitter over 'illegal' content

Ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows over the poisoning and jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel hold a joint news conference in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 11, 2020.

Bulgaria expels 2 Russian diplomats

From NATO for "Avaz" about the messages of the Russian Embassy in B&H: Threats are unacceptable

Bulgaria detains 6 on espionage for Russia

Putin calls for open talks with Biden in coming days

Berlin warns Moscow: don't restrict our journalists

Russia bans insults against WWII veterans

Russia gives Twitter one month to remove 'banned' content

Kremlin critic Navalny's Instagram account confirms he is being held in a prison camp in Vladimir region

Star Wars fans build Mandalorian spaceship in Siberia

Russian police detain around 200 people, including leading opposition figures, at Moscow meeting

Russia, after Twitter slowdown, accuses U.S. of using IT to engage in unfair competition

Kremlin critic Navalny moved from jail; TASS says he is now in penal colony

Ambassador Kalabuhov visits B&H Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies

Russia says Twitter not removing 'banned' information

Russia disrupting Twitter over 'illegal' content

Germany is main target of Russian disinformation

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Bulgaria expels 2 Russian diplomats

From NATO for "Avaz" about the messages of the Russian Embassy in B&H: Threats are unacceptable

Bulgaria detains 6 on espionage for Russia

Putin calls for open talks with Biden in coming days

Berlin warns Moscow: don't restrict our journalists

Russia bans insults against WWII veterans

Russia gives Twitter one month to remove 'banned' content

Kremlin critic Navalny's Instagram account confirms he is being held in a prison camp in Vladimir region

Star Wars fans build Mandalorian spaceship in Siberia

Russian police detain around 200 people, including leading opposition figures, at Moscow meeting

Russia, after Twitter slowdown, accuses U.S. of using IT to engage in unfair competition

Kremlin critic Navalny moved from jail; TASS says he is now in penal colony

Ambassador Kalabuhov visits B&H Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies

Russia says Twitter not removing 'banned' information

Russia disrupting Twitter over 'illegal' content

Germany is main target of Russian disinformation