MOSCOW — Viktor Bout, a former Russian arms dealer who was released from prison in the U.S. in a swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner in December, unveiled an exhibition of his artworks at a Moscow gallery on Tuesday. Bout, widely known abroad as the “Merchant of Death,” was convicted in 2011 on terrorism charges with prosecutors saying that he …
People can now appreciate rare Russian art treasures without having to travel abroad, thanks to the recently opened State Russian Museum's virtual branch in Qingdao's Shinan district. The State Russian Museum opens virtual branch in Shinan district, Qingdao. The virtual branch is the first of its kind in China, and has been authorized by the State Russian Museum, which houses …
Ukraine news from March 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says war crimes have been committed in Ukraine. 17 Mar 2022 - 19:20 GMT White House cites ‘high concern’ that China may provide Russia with weapons The White House has said it had “high concern” that China could provide Russia with military equipment to aid its invasion of Ukraine, …
