Russia

Russia

Arrests and vandalism mar Russia's all but certain election

Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent, though there has been sporadic vandalism at ballot boxes.

15/03/2024

Europe News

How EU sanctions won't stop Putin getting six more years in power

President Vladimir Putin is all but guaranteed to win six more years of power in Russia’s upcoming elections. Opponents - many of them behind bars, exiled abroad, or dead - say EU officials must intensify their efforts to hit Moscow where it hurts.

15/03/2024

Russia

Vice President of Russian energy company dies 'suddenly' of suicide

Vitaly Robertus, 54, is reportedly the fourth Lukoil manager to die in two years.

14/03/2024

Economy

Why haven't Western sanctions worked on Russia's economy?

Renewed packages of sanctions from the EU and US were supposed to weaken the Russian economy. Instead, it has adapted, and remains robust just as Vladimir Putin is about to get reelected for a fourth presidential term.

14/03/2024

Economy

Russian inflation touches one-year high in February on service prices

Russian inflation in February was mostly boosted by increases in services and non-food product inflation.

14/03/2024

Russia

Putin says Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened

The Russian president has levelled nuclear threats before, and reports say the US prepared for the possibility of a tactical weapon being deployed in Ukraine.

13/03/2024

Russia

Russian military plane crashes with 15 people on board

The transport aircraft carrying 15 people came down during takeoff from an air base in western Russia on Tuesday, according to the Defence Ministry.

12/03/2024

Economy

Hardy Russian economy a key selling point as Putin plans reelection

“For most Russians, who choose to ignore the war, the economy is really the biggest issue,” one expert said.

12/03/2024

Russia

German government rejects that ambassador was summoned by Moscow

The German government has denied that their ambassador was summoned to Moscow, but instead that the appointment was planned in advance.

04/03/2024

Russia

Alleged IS militants killed in shootout in southern Russia

Six alleged members of the Islamic State group were killed in a shoot-out with police in the town of Karabulak in the Russian North Caucasus region of Ingushetia on 2 March, authorites reported.

04/03/2024

Russia

Russia likely suffered 355,000 caualties in Ukraine: UK MoD

The UK Ministry of Defence said the number of dead and wounded reflects Moscow's commitment to "attritional warfare".

03/03/2024

Russia

Death toll rises from Russian strike on Ukrainian port city

Overnight Russian attacks killed ten - including a baby - in Ukraine, followed by a reported Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's second-largest city.

02/03/2024

Russia

In pictures: Anger and despair as Russians bid farewell to Navalny

Despite the heavy police presence, crowds thronged to the church where the Kremlin's fiercest foe was laid to rest.

02/03/2024

Russia

Navalny laid to rest in Moscow cemetery as hundreds gather

Alexei Navalny's allies say his coffin was lowered into the ground on Friday after a funeral attended by hundreds of supporters.

01/03/2024

Russia

Early voting in Russian presidential election begins in Far East

Early voting in the Russian presidential election has begun in various regions across the country.

29/02/2024

Russia

Putin warns against sending Western troops to Ukraine

The Russian president vowed to fulfil his objectives in Ukraine and claimed his country's citizens are overwhelmingly supportive of the invasion.

29/02/2024

Russia

Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held on Friday, spokesperson says

After several locations refused to host the service, Navalny's spokesperson confirmed that a site for the funeral of the Russian opposition leader has been found.

28/02/2024

Russia

Russia restructures military districts amid warnings of NATO war

The Kremlin is apparently in the early stages of an informational campaign against several states on NATO's eastern frontier.

27/02/2024

Russia

Foreign diplomats pay tribute to murdered Putin opponent Nemtsov

The US ambassador and others laid flowers at the spot where a top critic of Vladimir Putin was killed in broad daylight nine years ago.

27/02/2024

Russia

Kremlin warns conflict if NATO sends troops to Ukraine

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it should not be 'ruled out'.

27/02/2024

Russia

Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in jail for criticising Ukraine war

The 70-year-old human rights advocate was convicted of “repeatedly discrediting” the Russian army in an article where he condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

27/02/2024

Russia

Alexei Navalny ally says he was about to be freed in a prisoner swap

Maria Pevchikh says negotiations for a prisoner exchange were in their final stages on the evening before his death.

26/02/2024

Russia

Alexei Navalny's body handed over to his mother, aide confirms

Alexei Navalny's team and family have accused the Russian authorities of hiding his body in a bid to hide the real cause of death.

24/02/2024

Business

How are Russian businesses doing two years into the Ukraine conflict?

On the two year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Euronews Business looks at how Russian businesses have done in the face of various international sanctions.

24/02/2024

Europe Decoded

Widow of late Alexei Navalny becomes target of disinformation campaign

Various accounts accuse her of being in a new relationship with a Russian billionaire, despite the very recent death of her husband.

23/02/2024

Russia

Mother of late Kremlin critic Navalny shown son's body

Lyudmila Navalnaya said on Thursday she is resisting pressure from authorities to agree to a secret burial of her son.

22/02/2024