The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.

An American director’s adaptation of the beloved novel is resonating with moviegoers, who may recognize some similarities in its satire of authoritarian rule.

The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.

The Russian currency has lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar this year, a reflection of the country’s roiling economy.