Russian grandmaster Valentina Gunina drew attention at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Doha by wearing a matryoshka sweater as a subtle national symbol amid restrictions on Russian state insignia
Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov delivered a historic performance for Paris Saint-Germain, saving four consecutive penalties to secure the Intercontinental Cup and earning praise from head coach Luis Enrique and football legends worldwide
The assassination of Russian General Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow marks a dangerous escalation that, according to critics, demands a symmetrical response backed by political will rather than restraint alone.