Russia

Crimea PM Sergey Aksyonov asks Vladimir Putin for help to ensure peace

Pro-Moscow leader of Ukraine's autonomous Crimea region Sergey Aksyonov has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for help to ensure peace.…

11 years ago

Viktor Yanukovych holds news conference in Russia

Ukraine's ousted President Viktor Yanukovych has made his first public appearance since being removed from office last week. Viktor Yanukovych…

11 years ago

Crimea airports occupied by armed men

According to Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, Russian military forces are blockading Sevastopol airport in the Ukrainian region of Crimea.…

11 years ago

Crimea: Government buildings seized by gunmen in Simferopol

Two Ukraine’s government buildings have been seized by armed men in Simferopol, the capital of the Russian-majority region of Crimea.…

11 years ago

Dmitry Medvedev questions legitimacy of new Ukrainian authorities

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Ukraine’s interim authorities had conducted an "armed mutiny". And the Russian foreign ministry said…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Russian ambassador recalled as Kiev focuses on closer integration with EU

Russian ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov has been recalled over what it described as the deteriorating situation in the country.…

11 years ago

Dmitry Kozak dismisses assault on Pussy Riot in Sochi

Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Kozak has dismissed the Sochi attack on protest group Pussy Riot. Five members of punk group…

11 years ago

Bitcoin: Russia tightens up regulations surrounding use of virtual currencies

In an apparent clampdown on the use of Bitcoin in Russia, the Russian prosecutor general's office said it was tightening…

11 years ago

Sakhalin cathedral shooting leaves two dead in Russia

A nun and a churchgoer have been killed by a gunman who opened fire inside a cathedral on the eastern…

11 years ago

Russia urges Ukrainian opposition leaders to end campaign of ultimatums and threats

Russia has urged Ukraine’s opposition leaders to end their campaign of "ultimatums and threats" and to step up negotiations with…

11 years ago

Alcohol blamed for Russian death rate

According to a new research, the high number of early deaths in Russia is mainly due to people drinking too…

11 years ago

Platon Lebedev to be released from jail

Platon Lebedev, the former business partner of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, with whom he was jailed in 2005, will be released, Russia's…

11 years ago

Russia drops piracy charges against Greenpeace activist Anthony Perrett

Russian authorities have decided to drop piracy charges against the first of 30 people accused of taking part in a…

11 years ago

Mikhail Khodorkovsky released from jail after pardon

Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been released from jail following a pardon from Russian President Vladimir Putin, his lawyers say. Vladimir Putin…

11 years ago

Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles in Kaliningrad

Lithuania and Poland, the EU countries bordering Russia's territory of Kaliningrad, say they are worried at reports that Moscow has…

11 years ago

Elton John’s shows in Russia will go ahead as planned

Elton John's concerts in Russia "will go ahead as planned" despite concerns over the country's crackdown on gay rights, the…

11 years ago

Eastern Partnership Summit 2013: EU rejects Russia veto on Ukraine deal

Speaking at the Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has said the EU will not…

11 years ago

Mykola Azarov admits Russia urged Ukraine to delay EU deal

Russia had urged Ukraine to delay signing a trade deal with the EU, Ukrainian PM Mykola Azarov has admitted, as…

11 years ago

Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise captain and other two activists released on bail by Russian court

The detained captain of Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise and other two British activists have been granted bail by a court…

11 years ago

Alexei Navalny’s jail sentence suspended

Alexei Navalny's jail sentence for embezzlement has been suspended by a Russian court, allowing him to go free. However, Alexei…

11 years ago

Russia: 14 Greenpeace activists charged with piracy over oil rig protest

Fourteen Greenpeace activists have been charged with piracy by the Russian authorities. They were among a 30-strong crew on a…

11 years ago

Russia: Novgorod psychiatric hospital fire kills 37 people

At least 37 people have died in a fire that engulfed a psychiatric hospital in north-western Russia, officials say. The…

11 years ago

Lady Gaga and Madonna face legal action in Russia

Lady Gaga and Madonna could potentially be facing prosecution after Russian officials issued a statement saying the singers did not…

11 years ago

Alina Kabaeva: The future First Lady of Russia?

Former Olympic champion and politician Alina Kabaeva is set to become the future First Lady of Russia, according to recent…

11 years ago

Eurovision 2013: Russia calls Azerbaijan’s failure to award any points as outrageous action

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called Azerbaijan's failure to award any points to Russia's entry in this year’s Eurovision…

12 years ago