Svoboda

Ukraine has carried out the first launch of its domestically developed Pelican ballistic missile, according to Radio Svoboda. The report is drawing attention as it marks a milestone in Ukraine's push to build its own long-range strike capabilities amid the ongoing war with Russia. Details about the missile's range, payload and the exact date and location of the test remain limited, but the development is being closely watched given its implications for the battlefield balance.

Russia's Interior Ministry has added Ilya Prusikin, leader of the band Little Big, to its official wanted list, according to Radio Svoboda. The musician, who has lived abroad in recent years, is best known as the frontman and creative force behind the group famous for the viral hit 'Uno'. No details have been published about the specific charges or case behind the wanted notice.

Tennessee was unable to carry out what would have been the first execution of a woman in the state in 200 years. The planned execution of Krista Pike, convicted of a 2015 murder, did not proceed, drawing attention to the case across Russian-language media including Radio Svoboda. Discussion centers on the rare prospect of executing a female inmate and the legal reasons for the halt.

Reporters Without Borders brought together EU institutions and exiled Russian journalists in Brussels to promote the Svoboda satellite package, an initiative designed to bypass Kremlin censorship and deliver independent news to audiences in Russia and occupied territories. The event underlines growing EU interest in supporting exiled media as Russian state propaganda tightens its grip on domestic information channels.