Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters experienced in urban combat as it ramps up its assault on Ukraine, according to U.S. officials quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. 

Moscow, which launched an invasion into its Eastern European neighbor on Feb. 24, has in recent days recruited fighters from Syria hoping they can help take Kyiv, four U.S.

Over 4,600 people in cities across Russia were detained at protests on Sunday against Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, a monitor said, on the 11th day of the invasion.

A police spokeswoman said 1,700 people were detained in Moscow after around 2,500 took part in an "unsanctioned protest,” while 750 were detained at a smaller rally of around 1

Streaming giant Netflix has suspended its service in Russia, U.S. media reported Sunday, in protest at Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. 

The U.S.-based platform had already halted its acquisitions in Russia earlier this week, as well as its production of original programs. 

"Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service

Social media giant TikTok announced Sunday it is suspending the posting of all video content from Russia in order to keep its employees safe and comply with the country's new "fake news" regulations.

"In light of Russia's new 'fake news' law, we have no choice but to suspend livestreaming and new content to our video service while we review the