Pjotr Sauer

Russia

Russia and Ukraine Reporter at The Guardian

Reporter @Guardian covering Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia. Write to me: [email protected]

Articles

US ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine, says Marco Rubio

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Pjotr Sauer

The US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state said on Friday, warning that Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia. “We’re testing to see if the Russians are interested in peace.
Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Pjotr Sauer

Russian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, citing its support for LGBTQ+ rights as a reason for the move. Founded by the British singer and songwriter in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes in countries including Russia. It also advocates for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced years of brutal persecution in Russia.
Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Pjotr Sauer

Moscow has described the latest US peace proposals as unacceptable to the Kremlin, highlighting the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war in Ukraine since taking office in January. Sergei Ryabkov, a foreign policy adviser to Vladimir Putin, said some of Russia’s key demands were being addressed by the US proposals to end the war, in comments that marked a rare acknowledgment from the Russian side that talks with the US over Ukraine had stalled in recent weeks.
Comparison of New Water Plants Plans: Ashland - Grants Pass

4 weeks ago | theashlandchronicle.com | Sam Levin |Patrick Lenton |Dan Sabbagh |Pjotr Sauer

Comparison of New Water Plants Plans: Ashland – Grants Passby David RunkelThe cities of Ashland and Grants Pass both plan to begin construction this summer on new multi-million water treatment plants. Here are some of the differences between the two projects:WATER RATE INCREASESAshland – Five13.5 percent increases this decade have been proposed by a consultant. Council decision scheduled for April 15. Grants Pass – Four 7 percent increases have been put into effect.
Hill Crest Road in Medford Closed for Road Repairs

4 weeks ago | theashlandchronicle.com | Patrick Lenton |Dan Sabbagh |Pjotr Sauer |Andrew Roth

Knife River Materials began paving Hillcrest Road this afternoon and will continue until 7:00 p.m. They will resume work on Wednesday, March 26, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and take alternate routes. During this time, eastbound traffic will remain open for local business only, while westbound traffic will be detoured. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes. The road is expected to fully reopen after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
2024 Missing Person, Remains Found in Rural Jacksonville, JC Sheriff's Office Have Persons of Interest

4 weeks ago | theashlandchronicle.com | Dan Sabbagh |Pjotr Sauer |Andrew Roth |Callum Jones

RURAL JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives got a break in a suspicious death investigation and missing person case when skeletal remains were identified from a DNA comparison. The remains found outside Jacksonville in April of 2024 have been identified as Nathan Louis Merkel, 63, of Wimer. Merkel was reported missing in September of 2023. Next-of-kin has been notified. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Dan Sabbagh |Pjotr Sauer

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with US negotiators in Saudi Arabia, though the Kremlin said a maritime ceasefire would start only if it received sanctions relief on agricultural exports. The two sides also agreed to implement a previously announced 30-day halt on attacks against energy networks and expand its scope to more locations, but resolving fundamental issues, including any division of territory, remains far off.
Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘hollow statements about peace’ after latest attack

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Pjotr Sauer

Ukraine has accused Moscow of making “hollow statements about peace” after 88 people were injured in a Russian missile attack as US and Russian officials began talks that Washington hopes will mark the first step toward lasting peace. Seventeen children were among the casualties after the missile hit schools and residential buildings in the city of Sumy, Ukrainian officials said late on Monday, as Moscow appeared to be exploiting the window before any ceasefire to launch attacks on Ukraine.
Egg Prices Have Quadrupled, Chicken Has Doubled, Food Staples Are Soaring in Price

1 month ago | theashlandchronicle.com | Ben Jennings |Adam Gabbatt |Pjotr Sauer |Lorenzo Tondo

Egg prices have got a lot of attention in recent months as avian flu made this staple a luxury for US households. But the trend of food inflation in the US is a longstanding one. Since January 2005, egg prices have grown 310%, from $1.21 a dozen to nearly $5 a dozen, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But it’s not the only household item to see a dramatic rise. Beef prices increased 125% and electricity prices have doubled.
Oregonians Gamble a Lot, Throwing Away Billions of Dollars

1 month ago | theashlandchronicle.com | Pjotr Sauer |Lorenzo Tondo |Sam Levine |Nell Frizzell

When it comes to addictive behaviors, gambling is one of the most ubiquitous – and yet also among the most undertreated and underrecognized. From the stock market to cryptocurrency to memecoins to bingo to sports betting—and even elections—gambling is embedded into Americans’ lives. Video games, social media, and phone apps now expose even young, developing brains to gambling behaviors in ever-increasing, often undetected ways.