The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a pre-trial investigation against one of the leaders of the FBK, Leonid Volkov, on charges of justifying Russian aggression. The Kiev prosecutor’s office announced this on January 15 in response to a request from the publication “That’s So.” The reason for the investigation was his statements about the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps Denis Kapustin and Ukrainian officials.

Germany has denied the Cameroonian-flagged tanker Tavian entry into its territorial waters, according to reports by Süddeutsche Zeitung , NDR and WDR . This is the first known instance of a vessel linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” being barred from the area. As The Insider has learned, the tanker was refused entry while it was still in Danish waters and subsequently changed course. What exactly prompted Germany’s tougher maritime policy toward the “shadow fleet” remains unclear.

The German businessman, whose name has not been disclosed, is accused of evading sales tax, corporate tax, income tax and trade tax totaling approximately €12 million. In the spring of 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, he entered into a contract with the Federal Ministry of Health for the supply of 5 million FFP2 respirator masks. Previously, the then Minister of Health Jens Spahn was accused of inflating their prices. This was reported by Der Spiegel.

The birth rate in the southern states increased by 1.7%, which corresponds to approximately 22 thousand “extra” children per year. However, such a rise directly affects the increased mortality. Almost 11% of infants who died had congenital malformations. Previously, such pregnancies were terminated for medical reasons. Abortion opponents ignore real statistics.

Kamchatka is a land of legendary salmon abundance, yet it faces a range of environmental and economic problems. Locals often cannot afford to eat the local catch, while fishing itself has turned into a semi-legal, highly corrupt business. The industry is dominated by large plants affiliated with high-ranking officials — in particular, Senator Boris Nevzorov. By bribing fisheries inspectors, these enterprises block spawning routes, leaving many of Kamchatka’s rivers short on stocks.

From February 1, the European Union will lower the price ceiling for Russian oil by another 7% - to $44.1 per barrel. As stated in the corresponding resolution signed by the chairperson of the commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the decision of the EU Council is thereby implemented. The first price ceiling for Russian oil, set in December 2022, was $60 per barrel. The current limit is $47.6, introduced in September 2025.

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has announced partnerships with several major technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta and Amazon, Reuters reports . The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs the encyclopedia, said it had also signed agreements with startup Perplexity AI and French company Mistral AI over the past year. At the same time, partnerships with Meta and Amazon were established earlier. Wikipedia has an agreement with Google, concluded in 2022.

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against five Iranian officials responsible for organizing the crackdown on protests. They include the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, as well as commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and law enforcement agencies.

Through his company Translom, Alexei Zolotarev is a major contractor for Russia’s Ministry of Defense. As The Insider previously reported , Zolotarev is also the holder of a Maltese passport — this despite the fact that his connections to the Putin regime have enabled him to earn millions of dollars for work directly benefiting the Russian state. Earlier today, the Telegram channel Black Mirror revealed fresh details of Zolotarev’s activities. On Jan.

US Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval in a vote on Wednesday. The voting ended with a result of 51 “against” and 50 “for”. Reuters writes about this. Last week, on January 8, the Senate voted to advance the resolution. This happened because five Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the document. It was passed by 52 votes to 47.

In the Sviblovo district police department there is 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a visually impaired person who ran away from home in Ingushetia in the spring of 2025 after years of violence from relatives. According to human rights activists and people supporting the girl, Moscow police intend to hand her over to Ingush operatives in the morning. The insider was informed about this by the human rights group Marem.

France, Germany, Sweden and Norway have announced their intention to send their military personnel to Greenland, Reuters reports . Their mission will be aimed at exploring possible military measures to strengthen the security of the region amid rising tensions with the United States. The authorities of four European countries will send their military to prepare for the Arctic Endurance exercises, the Swedish Prime Minister noted .

Vladislav Baumgertner was the CEO of Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali from 2003 until 2013. Photo: Global Look Press Contents 1. A death at the Russian embassy 2. “Videogate” On Jan. 14, a man’s body was found in Cyprus in the area where Vladislav Baumgertner, the former CEO of Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali, went missing more than a week ago.

In the Kaliningrad region, the director of the Curonian Spit National Park was detained in a case of illegal cutting of forest plantations (Part 3 of Article 260 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). As stated in the message of the regional department of the Investigative Committee, the trees were cut down to clear space for the construction of a hotel complex. The agency does not name the detainee; according to the national park’s website, its director’s name is Anatoly Kalina.

Germany's Federal Supreme Court for the first time held Ukraine responsible for the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions. This was reported by Der Spiegel with reference to a court ruling dated December 10, published on Thursday. It is reported that the explosions on gas pipelines “with a high degree of probability” were organized “on behalf of a foreign state.” From the further text of the document it becomes clear that we are talking about Ukraine.