Suspect identified as Alisher Usmanov, a close ally of Vladimir Putin; he is suspected of breaching sanctions and money laundering rules, officials say

The former US security contractor who escaped prosecution in the US after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs has lived in Russia since 2013

While some say they are fleeing to avoid conscription for ideological reasons, others say that while they support Putin and the invasion of Ukraine, they cannot afford to go to war

Statement encouraging Jewish community to integrate comes after tens of thousands rushed for exit in wake of war with Ukraine, with more expected to follow as reservists called up

Rejecting Moscow's 'de-Nazification' claims, Jews in Kryvyi Rig recall living through Nazi German occupation and Soviet persecution; one calls Russian leader 'worse than Hitler'

Putin introduces law just days after announcing huge reservist call-up, sparking rare public protests; deputy defense minister replaced amid Ukrainian territorial gains

While Baltic states and Poland toughen entry requirements on respective borders, Germany signals it may offer asylum to those fleeing conscription

Kyiv says it secured freedom for hundreds who fought at Azovstal in exchange for Ukrainian pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk; deal mediated by Saudi Arabia, Turkey

Rights group says over 1,300 detained in dozens of cities after Putin orders partial mobilization, sparking largest demonstrations in Russia since start of war

Senior official says military mobilization 'deepens a war that didn't need to happen,' expresses concern for Jews in Russia