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Russia

China to send troops to Russia for military exercises

Beijing has said it wants to take relations with Moscow "to a higher level", despite international condemnation over the war in Ukraine.

18/08/2022

Russia

Putin hits out at the US over Ukraine and Taiwan

Speaking at Russia's security council, Putin said that the US is seeking to prolong the war in Ukraine and fuel conflicts elsewhere in the world.

16/08/2022

Tech News

How RT misinformation on Ukraine is circumventing EU’s sanctions

The EU banned content from state-backed Russia Today from reaching Europe. Pro-Kremlin misinformation from RT is still easily accessible online.

16/08/2022

Russia

US basketball star Brittney Griner appeals nine-year Russian jail term

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on 4 August after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage

15/08/2022

Russia

'May the dead children haunt you': Defiant Russian journalist in court

Marina Ovsyannikova was charged over a street protest last month, when she held up a banner calling Putin a killer, and Russian soldiers fascists.

11/08/2022

Travel News

This European airline has found a way to restart flights to Russia

As the airline's offshoot evades EU-Russia flight ban, its parent company says it is supporting Ukrainian citizens with 100,000 free flight tickets.

11/08/2022

The Cube

TikTok is still promoting banned Russian content to users, says report

A study by Tracking Exposed has found that some new videos from Russian appear via the For You page on TikTok.

10/08/2022

Russia

Russia journalist who made TV war protest arrested and has home raided

Ovsyannikova generated headlines in March by appearing on state-funded TV with a placard reading "stop the war, don’t believe the propaganda, they are lying to you here".

10/08/2022

Mobility

Western sanctions force Russia to cannibalise planes for spare parts

Western sanctions mean tech on passenger aircraft cannot be updated, forcing Russia to strip grounded planes for parts to keep others flying.

08/08/2022

Russia

New fine for Russian journalist who held TV protest over Ukraine war

Marina Ovsyannikova was convicted of "discrediting" the Russian military on Facebook, her lawyer said.

08/08/2022

Russia

Putin looks to score economic deal with Turkey in meeting with Erdogan

The two presidents met to talk about vital economic projects between their countries at the Russian resort city as the war in Ukraine continued well into its sixth month.

05/08/2022

Russia

Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

A Russian propaganda operation exposed; 8 people killed in bus stop attack; new visa restrictions on Russia tourists and new sanctions on an ex-president of Ukraine.

04/08/2022

Russia

US urges Russia to release jailed basketball star

US President Joe Biden called on Russia to free Brittney Griner, after the 31-year-old was sentenced to nine years in prison for bringing cannabis oil into the country.

04/08/2022

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Massive fire at Ozon retailer warehouse in Russia

Eleven people have been injured in a massive fire at the OZON marketplace warehouse in the village of Petrovskoye, 60 km northwest of Moscow.

03/08/2022

Russia

Griner trial to continue amid increased US-Russia negotiations

The US WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold winner is on trial for cannabis possession. She claims there was no criminal intent.

01/08/2022

Travel News

Russia tries to entice expats with ‘cringe’ new advert

A Russian embassy has encouraged expats to move to the country for the “beautiful women” and “cheap gas” - but has accidentally used a Ukrainian model.

01/08/2022

Culture news

Meet Emmie America: Russian fashion photographer and LBGTQ+ activist

Euronews Culture speaks with Russian-born photographer, artist and activist, Emmie America about all things Vogue, promoting LGBTQ+ rights and the changes in her life since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

31/07/2022

Economy

Sanctions 'catastrophically crippling' Russian economy, study finds

A Yale university study has found that western sanctions and the mass exodus of global companies are "catastrophically crippling" Russia's economy.

28/07/2022

Russia

Fake news states Oxford is revoking degrees of those linked to Kremlin

Russian state TV Rossiya 1 broadcast claims from a satirical website that the prestigious University of Oxford is rescinding degrees of graduates with links to Russian government officials.

26/07/2022

Tech News

Russia to quit the ISS after 2024 and build its own space station

Russia had stopped cooperating with the ISS in protest against Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine.

26/07/2022

Russia

Russia to make drastic cuts to EU gas supply via Nord Stream pipeline

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says the Kremlin is waging "open gas war against a united Europe."

26/07/2022

Russia

Moscow's goal is to remove 'unacceptable' Kyiv regime, says FM Lavrov

The FM's statement contradicts the Kremlin's repeated denial of intentions to remove Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and his government from power after the 24 February invasion of its western neighbour.

25/07/2022

Russia

Putin will be 'humiliated' if he has to meet Zelenskyy, says defector

Boris Bondarev, a Russian diplomat who defected after the start of the war, shares his thoughts on the Ukraine war.

25/07/2022

Russia

Russia continues Africa charm offensive as Lavrov arrives in Congo

The foreign minister started his tour with talks in Egypt, and will meet Congolese President Sassou Nguesso on Monday.

25/07/2022

Tech News

Russia moves to punish Wikipedia over Ukraine war article 'fakes'

It's the latest move by Russia to target independent outlets for violating new Russian laws on reporting the facts about the Ukraine war.

21/07/2022

Russia

Vladimir Putin 'entirely too healthy' says CIA chief

Speaking at a security forum in Aspen, Colorado, William Burns dismissed rumours that Putin was seriously ill with cancer.

21/07/2022