Armenia’s National Security Service has launched criminal proceedings regarding the October 8 explosion on the bridge between Russia and Crimea, according to TASS. The Russian FSB has alleged that the blast was caused by a bomb brought from Odesa through Bulgaria, Georgia, and Armenia.
Happy birthday, Mr. President
The day before the Crimean Bridge explosion was Vladimir Putin's 70th birthday; Ukrainian officials have hinted that the blast was a "birthday present" for the Russian president. Meanwhile, Meduza marked the occasion by speaking to sources close to the Russian government about how things are going for the president. Their accounts painted a picture of a Kremlin in serious crisis.
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