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Russia

Moscow renames US embassy street after Donetsk separatists

The move forces the US embassy to refer to the Donetsk People's Republic, which Washington does not recognise as an independent state.

22/06/2022

Russia

Moscow politician who opposed war in Ukraine has detention extended

Municipal councillor Alexei Gorinov has been in jail since April, accused of discrediting the country’s military after speaking out against Russia’s invasion.

21/06/2022

Europe News

Don't negotiate with 'bandit' Putin, warns ex-oligarch

Mikhail Khodorkovsky told Euronews the Ukraine war will end on the battlefield because "there is no alternative."

21/06/2022

Russia

Anger as Lithuania bans transit of goods to Russia exclave Kaliningrad

“This decision, indeed unprecedented, is a violation of everything and then some," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

20/06/2022

Russia

Russian journalist sells Nobel Prize for Ukrainian children

Dmitry Muratov was awarded the gold medal in October 2021, and helped found the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta. The proceeds will go directly to UNICEF.

20/06/2022

Russia

Putin slams 'reckless, insane' sanctions and denies stoking inflation

The Russian president says his country is 'not responsible for global inflation', and the war in Ukraine gives the West an excuse to blame all its problems on Russia.

17/06/2022

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny moved to maximum-security prison

The Russian opposition leader had been jailed near Moscow since February 2021.

14/06/2022

Russia

Watch: Protester disrupts launch of rebranded McDonald's in Moscow

"Bring back Big Mac," shouted the protester.

13/06/2022

Russia

'Tasty, full stop': Former McDonald's restaurants reopen in Moscow

The restaurants were sold to a Russian owner and have relaunched on Sunday after McDonald's withdrew over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

12/06/2022

World

Russian author vows he won't be silenced over Ukraine war opposition

"Regardless of what I am accused of, I am ready to fully repeat these words: 'I demand an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and the withdrawal of Russian troops from it'."

10/06/2022

Europe News

Putin makes Peter the Great comparison over 'taking back Russian land'

It came as Putin was marking 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great.

10/06/2022

Russia

Britons sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine's army

Two British men and one Moroccan were found guilty of mercenary activities and terrorism.

09/06/2022

Russia

Navalny loses appeal over being labelled an extremist and a terrorist

Navalny, Russia's highest profile critic of Vladimir Putin, was given a nine-year jail sentence earlier this year.

08/06/2022

Russia

'Scandalous': Russia slams Serbia's neighbours as Lavrov visit blocked

Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their airspace, preventing Russia's foreign minister from visiting Serbia.

06/06/2022

Europe News

Parent of missing Russian conscript questioned by security services

"It seemed to someone that the tragic death of my son did not shock me enough," said Dmitry Shkrebets, after he was accused of making bomb threat by Russian security services.

04/06/2022

Climate

Giant craters are opening up in the Arctic due to climate change

The permafrost region contains three times as much carbon as all living vegetation on Earth - with concerning consequences as it thaws.

04/06/2022

Europe Decoded

100 days of war: How Russian state media are covering Ukraine invasion

Over the past three months, Russian state TV has switched its narrative from praising its troops in Ukraine to discrediting Western sanctions.

03/06/2022

Russia

Fire engulfs Moscow business centre, people feared trapped

Authorities said 125 people have been evacuated from the building, with rescue crews searching for anyone who might still be inside.

03/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Russia makes first conviction for 'fake news' over Ukraine posts

Pyotr Mylnikov was fined 1 million rubles (€15,000). A video clip circulated online purporting to show him 'confessing' to fostering 'a negative attitude' about the war.

02/06/2022

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is facing a further 15 years in jail

The most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin wrote on Instagram this week that the fresh charges against him include "inciting illegal protests" and creating an "extremist group".

01/06/2022

Russia

Russia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in display of military tech

Zircon, which can purportedly fly at Mach 9 or nine times the speed of sound, is intended for the navy and could be used against enemy ships and ground targets.

29/05/2022

Money

Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments

As Western sanctions begin to bite, Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments.

27/05/2022

Russia

Hungary could hold up new EU sanctions against Russia

EU leaders will meet in Brussels next week for a special summit to discuss the bloc's long-awaited sixth round of sanctions against Russia.

26/05/2022

Money

Russia bets on digital ruble to fend off Western sanctions

Moscow said it should be able to make international payments with the digital ruble by next year.

26/05/2022

Russia

Russian court upholds nine-year prison sentence for Alexei Navalny

The opposition activist is now expected to be transferred to a more strict penal colony for repeat offenders to serve out his sentence.

24/05/2022

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"Russian Hulk" sets world record by pulling three helicopters

The world record holder in towing multi-ton equipment, Sergey Agadzhanyan, nicknamed the "Russian Hulk", set a new world record on May 19, by towing three helicopters at the same time without the use of special devices such as ladders.

20/05/2022