Election officials battle Zaporizhzhia’s ‘governor,’ a crew in Kazan daringly frees a draft dodger, and an abortion stats milestone Meduza breaks down today’s biggest Russia-related news stories, October 24, 2025

Election officials battle Zaporizhzhia’s ‘governor,’ a crew in Kazan daringly frees a draft dodger, and an abortion stats milestone Meduza breaks down today’s biggest Russia-related news stories, October 24, 2025

Below, you’ll find a digest of news reports from October 24, 2025, in Russian and English. Today, we focus on the signs of wear and tear in Russia’s occupation of eastern Ukraine and other evidence that the invasion is straining life for many in Russia. We also look at developments in Kremlin propaganda, the ongoing human rights crackdown, and what it all means for Europeans and Americans.