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Ukraine

Russian elections in Crimea & eastern Ukraine are 'illegal', says Kyiv

Russia has distributed over 600,000 passports in pro-separatist eastern Ukraine in recent months to encourage residents to vote.

Sweden

Civil engineer jailed in Sweden for selling information to Russia

The man had sold confidential information about the Swedish truckmaker Scania to a Russian diplomat.

Russia

Russia again fines social networks for failing to remove content

Moscow has been increasing the pressure on big tech companies, accusing them of not properly moderating their content ahead of this month's parliamentary elections.

Russia

Vladimir Putin self-isolates after close aides infected with COVID-19

The Kremlin has stated that Putin has tested negative for the virus but will be self-isolating for a "certain period".

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Russia

Putin observes war games with Belarus that worry EU neighbours

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia on Monday expressed concerns about the war games, saying Russia has not been transparent about them.

France

France to resume champagne exports to Russia as talks bid falls flat

Exports stopped because a new law in Russia meant French producers had to remove "champagne" from their bottles and replace it with "sparkling wine".

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Russia, Belarus continue massive military drills

Moscow says 200,000 personnel will take part in the week-long Zapad-2021 military exercise in Belarus, western Russia and the Baltic Sea, one of the country's biggest drills in recent years.

Destinations

Here's why St Petersburg is the perfect gateway to travel Russia

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

"Piter" is a fascinating destination in its own right, but it's also a great first destination to explore the rest of Russia.

Russia

As Nord Stream 2 is completed, Ukraine pledges to continue its fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the new gas pipeline as a powerful geopolitical weapon for Russia.

Tech News

Russian museum brings bells back to life with 3D technology

The Novosibirsk Museum of Bell Ringing is using 3D technology to show visitors what the bells would have sounded like when they were new.

World News

Smoke alarms go off at the International Space Station

The crew reported noticing smoke and the smell of burnt plastic.

Russia

Belarus leader Lukashenko meets Russian counterpart Putin in Moscow

Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko is meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow today to discuss integrating the two countries and upcoming joint military exercises.

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A gas blast occured in a residential building in Noginsk, Russia

A gas blast occured in a residential building in Noginsk, Russia

Russia

Three lookalikes with same name are on this election ballot in Russia

Will the real Boris Vishnevsky please stand up?

Russia

Seven people killed in gas explosion at apartment building near Moscow

A gas explosion in an apartment building outside Moscow on Wednesday killed at least seven people and injured at least seventeen others.

Russia

Russia’s emergency situations minister dies during Arctic drill

Russian authorities said the minister died "while saving a person’s life", in a statement sent to national media.

Germany

Germany upset with Russia over alleged cyber attacks ahead of election

Berlin says that a hacking network called "Ghostwriter" has been attempting to steal personal data from German MPs and spread disinformation.

Russia

Russia blocks access to 'Smart Voting' website linked to Navalny

Russia's communications watchdog has blocked access to a voting website linked to jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny over its ties to "extremist organisations".

Series

Saint Petersburg in summer: magic and inspiration for travellers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Experience the magic of Saint Petersburg in summer with its warm days, light nights and countless modern recreational activities to enjoy.

United Kingdom

European news sites 'targeted by pro-Kremlin propaganda campaigns'

The websites have been hit by what researchers call a “major influence operation”, via reader comment sections on news stories.