Now playing Next Russia Russia: Anti-Putin protests erupt over far east governor's arrest Thousands gathered in the city of Khabarovsk and some shouted, "Shame on Moscow!" and "Putin's a thief!" after their governor was arrested. 11/07/2020
Now playing Next Russia Russia voters agree to let Putin extend power until 2036 Ballots from three-fourths of Russia's precincts have been counted, revealing 77.6% of voters have so far approved the Russian president's proposed amendments to the 1993 constitution. 01/07/2020
Now playing Next world news Macron and Putin discuss Libyan crisis in videoconference meeting The two heads of state held a two hour video conference where they notably spoke about the crisis in Libya. 27/06/2020
Now playing Next Russia Explainer: Russia vote that could see Putin stay in power until 2036 The vote will be over whether to accept constitution changes that would allow Putin to run for another two presidential terms. 24/06/2020
Now playing Next Russia Putin makes first public appearance in weeks to celebrate Russia Day Russia Day, a public holiday, marks the country's declaration of sovereignty from the Soviet Union on June 12, 1990. 12/06/2020
Now playing Next Russia Race to clean up Russia oil spill hampered by strong winds More than 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil leaked into two rivers in Siberia, and now strong winds are hindering the clean-up operation. 09/06/2020
Now playing Next World Putin orders work return amidst record pandemic figures Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to end what he describes as the 'non-working period' is drawing sharp criticism from his political opponents. Putin said orders to remain at home would end this week for most of the country’s workforce – despite a record increase in new coronavirus figures. 12/05/2020
Now playing Next Russia Russia celebrates Victory Day as lockdown leaves Moscow deserted Russia's capital resembled a ghost town on this Victory Day, with traditional military parades and lavish celebrations cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. 09/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Analysis: VE Day and President Putin's pandemic nightmare Vladimir Putin had hoped 2020 would mark a turning point in his plans to rule Russia, Darren McCaffrey writes. But the pandemic has put Putin's project on hold. 08/05/2020
Now playing Next Russia Russian PM tests positive for COVID-19 as infections exceed 100,000 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has called on citizens to stay at home after he tested positive for COVID-19. 01/05/2020
Now playing Next Russia Vladimir Putin pushes on with April vote on 'reset' of term limits The constitutional reform could keep the Russian president in power until 2036. 17/03/2020
Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. A word of advice to Western leaders: talk to Putin but don’t let him gaslight you ǀ View Men like Emmanuel Macron see the last few years of tension as an anomaly, and would like to establish mutually beneficial relations with Vladimir Putin. But if they are not careful, they will end up like all those before them, retreating from Moscow disappointed and disillusioned. 17/03/2020
Now playing Next state of the union Covid-19 isolation, feminist fightback - the week in Europe This week, we are looking at how Europe is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, we speak to FEMEN leader Inna Shevchenko about far-right patriarchy regression and female politicians, as well as a special moment with the Turkish president. 13/03/2020
Now playing Next world news Five stories you may have missed because of the coronavirus pandemic The news may be saturated by COVID-19 and new areas of society it is affecting, but other news is still out there. 12/03/2020
Now playing Next Russia Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power until 2036 The law still needs to be approved by the country's Constitutional Court and in a referendum set for April 22. 10/03/2020
Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. Already vulnerable, LGBTIQ people are being used as a pawn in Putin’s latest power play ǀ View Vladimir Putin has vowed that same-sex marriage will not become a reality as long as he is president, and swiftly included a corresponding provision in proposed constitutional changes due to be voted on in a second reading by the State Duma this week, which will be put to a referendum next month. 09/03/2020
Now playing Next World Security expert believes Erdogan may have 'overplayed hand' over Syria An international security expert believes Turkish President Erdogan may have overplayed his hand in the ongoing conflict in Syria. 06/03/2020
Now playing Next Russia Face to face: Erdogan and Putin meet for talks on conflict in Syria It was the Russian and Turkish presidents' first meeting since at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike near Idlib, sparking a NATO crisis. 05/03/2020
Now playing Next no comment Opposition urges 'Russia without Putin' in rally for Boris Nemtsov He was gunned down and killed five years ago this week. On Saturday, a rally was held to remember Boris Nemtsov 29/02/2020
Now playing Next no comment On magnets, mugs and matryoshka dolls, Putin's face still sells Russia's president, 20 years since he came to power, is still a lucrative business for some. 20/02/2020