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Russia: Cultural 'soft power'

At a time when the Kremlin is caught up in worldwide controversy, Russians abroad are pulling together to celebrate their cultural heritage

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No Comments of the week

A Thai water-throwing festival, a show of Russian military skills and the UK's bizarre wife-carrying competition were all on the cards this week in Euronews' No Comment programme.

Russia

Russia blocks Telegram chat app after court ruling

The intelligence services say they want access to people's messages to prevent terrorist attacks. Telegram says because of the way the app is built it has no access to its users' messages

United Kingdom

OPCW backs UK's identification of nerve agent used against ex-Russian spy

The chemical weapons watchdog has released its findings on the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury, UK.

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USA

US missiles in Syria 'will come' and will be 'smart,' Trump warns Russia

"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart'," US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter.

Syria

Syria 'chemical attack': What we know so far

Euronews speaks to experts about the alleged chemical attack in Douma that activists say killed dozens and wounded hundreds more.

Syria

International Rescue Committee laments lack of accountability in Syria

The NGO also calls for more aid to be allowed in to worst hit areas of Syria

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Russia's President Putin attends Orthodox Easter church service

Hundreds of people gathered in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in central Moscow on Sunday for Easter Mass led by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.

USA

Russian ballet company celebrates 20 years of performances in New York

The Eifman Ballet is making its first appearance at the David Koch theatre with its hit production, "Anna Karenina"

USA

UK 'playing with fire' in Skripal affair, Russia warns

Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia says the substance used in spy poisoning is 'not copyrighted by Russia'

Netherlands

Moscow loses bid for joint investigation into ex-spy poisoning

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has rejected Russia's request to be involved in the inquiry into the nerve agent attack in Britain in March.

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Russian cold no obstacle for sunbathers in St Petersburg

Taking a dip in icy water or sunbathing with temperatures around zero is something most people would attribute to daredevils and professionals, but for the people of St Petersburg, it is a pastime.

World News

Iran, Turkey and Russia meet for Syria summit

The leaders of Iran, Turkey and Russia have held high-level discussions in the Turkish capital regarding their influence over Syria's future and the steps towards peace.

Russia

Euroviews. Russia's influence is much more than propaganda and fake news | View

How Russia’s growing soft power among Western populists has been underestimated.

Turkey

Erdogan refuses to back down over Russian anti-aircraft missiles

Turkey and Russia make strong show of unity at joint meeting.

Europe News

Syria conflict: 'Bigger role' for EU?

As the leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia prepare to meet in Ankara, how far can the EU go in helping to resolve the war?

Russia

Russian postal drone spectacularly crashes on inaugural flight

The machine slammed into a wall in front of gathered officials and members of the public.

Russia

Russia accuses UK, allies of "playing children's games" over ex-spy poisoning

Russia's Foreign Minister said the nerve agent attack could benefit both the British special services and the UK government.

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US diplomatic staff load truck outside St Petersburg consulate

US diplomatic staff continued to move items out from their consulate building in St Petersburg on Saturday after Moscow ordered its closure and the expulsion of 60 US diplomats days earlier.

USA

Retaliation 'goes without saying': Russia's US ambassador on Skripal affair

Anatoly Antonov spoke to NBC, Euronews' US partner, in his first interview since the Skripal poisoning - questioning several aspects of the case and the West's response.