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Divine Grace: Rhythmic gymnastics gets more spectacular contests under new tournament format

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A new tournament is underway in Moscow that it’s hoped will promote a more spectacular style of rhythmic gymnastics. The experimental rhythmic gymnastics international tournament has been entitled “Divine Grace” and is the brainchild of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

Europe News

Sanctions needed before any Russian invasion, says Ukrainian president

EU leaders hosted leaders from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels on Wednesday.

Europe News

Navalny's daughter accepts EU human rights award on his behalf

Daria Navalnaya, daughter of imprisoned anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was presented with the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on Wednesday at a ceremony in Strasbourg.

My Europe Series

Was Russia behind the killing of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili?

Russia has always denied any involvement in the killing, which has escalated tensions between Berlin and Moscow

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Russia

European human rights court urges Russia to tackle domestic violence

Judges said domestic violence against Russian women is occurring on a “staggering scale”.

Russia

Russia misunderstood WHO demands for Sputnik V approval, says Kremlin

Russia was the first country in the world to authorise a coronavirus vaccine last August, but the jab has not yet been approved by the WHO.

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EU sanctions Russia's Wagner Group over human rights abuse claims

It accused those targeted of "serious human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions and killings, or in destabilising activities in some of the countries they operate in."

World News

Russia, India veto UN resolution linking climate change and securit

The opponent of the resolution argued it would turn climate change into a "politicised" issue.

Russia

Russian opposition MP charged with illegally hunting elk

Valery Rashkin has admitted killing the animal but said the charges against him are politically motivated.

My Europe Series

Ukrainians sign up for military training as Russia tensions ratchet up

“Most people think that war is somewhere far away and not here,” said one participant. “I think that is wrong. This can escalate. It is a dangerous situation."

Russia

Russia arrests over 100 suspects linked to Ukrainian neo-Nazi group

Moscow claims that the group was operating under "auspices" of Ukraine's special services but Kyiv has denied the allegations.

Art

The Russian exhibition exploring the country's rich Christmas history

Hundreds of trinkets and decorations from three centuries of Christmas and New Year celebrations are on display at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve in Moscow.

Russia

Russian teenager detonates explosive device outside Orthodox school

Several people -- including the suspected bomber -- were wounded in the blast near the Russian capital.

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Swimmers brave extreme, icy waters as northeastern Russia hits near record low temperatures

Swimmers brave extreme, icy waters as northeastern Russia hits near record low temperatures

Ukraine

Russia warns Ukraine over troops build-up before Biden-Zelenskyy call

US President Joe Biden has threatened Russia with unprecedented sanctions if it invades Ukraine.

Russia

Russia blocks access to anonymous online Tor network

Russia's communications watchdog said the network had been used to share "illegal" content.

Russia

Two people killed after gunman opens fire at Moscow government centre

Russian authorities said a 45-year-old suspect had been arrested following the deadly shooting.

Ukraine

Biden warns Putin of 'strong' sanctions in case of Ukraine offensive

Biden and Putin held a two-hour video summit on Tuesday in which the US president warned of painful sanctions and increased military support for Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.

Russia

Nobel Prize winner Dmitry Muratov calls situation in Russia 'toxic'

Muratov spoke of the increasing difficulty of being a journalist under Vladimir Putin's presidency.

Art

The world's largest teddy bear exhibition delights visitors in Russia

Hundreds of teddy bears, all under one roof and some with a price tag of $700. More than 500 exhibitors brought their cuddy toys to 'Hello Teddy' in Moscow for the annual teddy bear display.