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Russia blocks nearly 50 websites linked to Alexei Navalny

Russian authorities have restricted access to the website of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and dozens of other sites run by his close allies.

26/07/2021

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Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg

Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg

25/07/2021

Russia

Russia sends aid to Cuba amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Russia said it had sent two planes full of humanitarian aid to Cuba, which is suffering from a rise in COVID-19 cases.

24/07/2021

Russia

Traffic on Trans-Siberian Railway halted after bridge collapse

Heavy rains have caused a bridge collapse in Russia, blocking traffic on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

23/07/2021

Russia

‘Handful’ of Russians denied place at Olympics over doping suspicions

A number of Russian athletes implicated in state-sponsored doping were stopped from joining their country’s team of 335 at the Tokyo Olympics.

23/07/2021

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Russia deploys military to help contain raging Siberian wildfires

More than 1.5 million hectares (3.7 million acres) of land have so far been scorched in the Siberian region since the beginning of summer with hundreds of wildfires sparked by record temperatures.

23/07/2021

Focus

Football For Friendship raises environmental awareness whilst breaking records

In partnership with Gazprom

Since its launch in 2013, Football for Friendship has united thousands of children from all over the world whilst promoting essential human values and now it's also turning to environmental protection.

21/07/2021

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Army helicopters fight forest fires in northwestern Russia

Russian defence ministry images show military helicopters helping to tackle forest fires in the Republic of Karelia in northwestern Russia, dropping 26 metric tons of water on the most active fires.

21/07/2021

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Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power

Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power

20/07/2021

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Fires rage across Siberia amid dryest summer for 150 years

Officials say more than 6,500 emergency workers have been scrambled to tackle the wildfires across Russia.

19/07/2021

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Russia claims successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's Defence Ministry said the missile had successfully hit a land-based target on the coast of the Barents Sea.

19/07/2021

Russia

Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

16/07/2021

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Russian culture icon Pyotr Mamonov dies with coronavirus aged 70

The rock musician died in a Moscow hospital after spending two weeks on a ventilator being treated for coronavirus.

16/07/2021

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Russia outlaws investigative media outlet Proekt calling it a 'threat'

Proekt has previously published reports exposing alleged corruption and abuses by wealthy officials close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

15/07/2021

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Russia rejects European court order to recognise same-sex unions

Russian authorities have dismissed a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that same-sex unions should be acknowledged.

14/07/2021

Green News

Putin and Kerry discuss climate change in phone call from the Kremlin

Putin told US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Kerry, that dialogue on the climate should not be politicised, according to the Kremlin this week.

14/07/2021

Health news

This doctor injected himself with microchips to make life simpler

Aleksandr Volchek can open doors, use the ATM and store contact details with a wave of his hand thanks to electronic chips he’s injected under his own skin.

13/07/2021

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Remains of French general who died in 1812 returned to France

A departure ceremony is held in Moscow for the remains of a Napoleonic general Gudin who died in 1812 near Smolensk during the Russian campaign. The remains are being returned to France.

13/07/2021

Russia

Russian opposition politician quits Moscow role over 'pressure'

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has announced he is quitting as head of Moscow's Krasnoselsky district amid ongoing pressure.

12/07/2021

Destinations

This Russian palace is celebrating 300 years of spectacular fountains

The stunning fountains at Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia are celebrating their 300th Anniversary. We take a visit to learn more about how they work and explore their beautiful setting.

12/07/2021

Russia

What is behind Russia and the West's recent Black Sea confrontations?

Western nations shouldn't shy away from tit-for-tat moves when Russia breaks maritime laws, a foreign policy expert told Euronews after a series of naval incidents in the Black Sea.

07/07/2021

Russia

Bodies recovered from scene of Russian plane crash near Palana

Rescuers have found the bodies of all 28 victims after a plane crashed in a remote area in Russia’s Far East.

07/07/2021

Russia

Russia: 28 feared dead after plane crash in country's far-east

All contact was lost with the plane, which was carrying 22 passengers and six crew in eastern Russia.

06/07/2021

Europe Decoded

Russian retail chain criticised for removing LGBT family from advert

VkusVill has faced backlash for removing and apologising for a recent advert campaign that featured a lesbian family.

05/07/2021

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Russia rejects Czech appeal for damages over deadly 2014 blasts

The Czech Republic had demanded compensation from Moscow over a deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot, which Prague blames on two Russian GRU agents.

01/07/2021

Russia

Vladimir Putin says US and UK both behind Black Sea 'provocation'

The episode was the latest to raise tensions between Russia and the West since Russia's annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

30/06/2021