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Abducted Russian takes law into his own hands in kidnapper face-off

The Russian businessman opened fire and rammed the vehicle frequented by his kidnappers in Moscow

23/01/2019

Russia

Russian plane diverted after passenger demands change of route

An Aeroflot flight en route to Moscow was forced to divert to an airport in Siberia after a passenger demanded the aircraft change route, according to Russia's National Antiterrorism Committee

22/01/2019

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Moscow court extends detention of British national accused of spying

Paul Whelan, a British national and former US Marine held in Russia on suspicion of spying, will remain in pre-trial detention until the end of August, a Moscow court ruled on Friday.

22/01/2019

Russia

10 dead, 10 missing, after two ships catch fire in Kerch Strait

As many as 10 people dead after two ships caught fire in Kerch Strait, said the Russian Transport Ministry.

21/01/2019

Russia

Russia postpones US embassy prison visit to Paul Whelan, family says

The family members of former US marine Paul Whelan held in Moscow on suspicion of spying say they’re “disappointed” the Russian government called off a scheduled visit by US officials on Thursday.

17/01/2019

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Futuristic spaceship theme park opens in Crimea

Crimea is usually seen as a tourist destination in the post-Soviet space, with its many beaches and picturesque mountains. The resort town of Alushta, replete with mountains and beaches, now has something more unusual to boast.

17/01/2019

Russia

Meet the Moldovan athlete who ran 50km in freezing -60°C temperatures

Dmitri Voloshin, a Moldovan athlete, set a record running 50km at -60°C

16/01/2019

Russia

Lavrov says US marine arrested for spying 'caught red-handed'

Sergey Lavrov held his annual press conference on Wednesday in Moscow. He was questioned on many topics, not least the arrest of US marine Paul Whelan.

16/01/2019

Russia

Is there a 'gay purge' in Chechnya? Rights group fears the worst

At least two members of the LGBT community have died and others are being detained in Chechnya, according to the Russian LGBT Network

15/01/2019

Russia

Moscow court extends detention of 4 Ukrainian sailors until April 24

Moscow court extends detention of 4 Ukrainian sailors until April 24

15/01/2019

Russia

Russia's space agency loses control of Spektr-R satellite

Spektr-R satellite is continuing to transmit signals, but scientists have been unable to control the satellite since Friday

12/01/2019

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Record cold weather in Russia and Georgia

Residents living in an apartment block in the Russian city of Saratov have warned the cold weather may lead to dangerous accidents if authorities do not intervene.

10/01/2019

Russia

Watch: Moscow's Soviet-era cinemas prepare to be revamped

Real estate company ADG Group bought 39 Soviet-built cinemas from the government and says it will transform them into what it calls "neighbourhood centres."

07/01/2019

Russia

Putin celebrates Christmas with orthodox Christians in St Petersburg

Orthodox Christians have begun celebrations to mark Christmas with special midnight masses across the country. President Vladimir Putin joined them for mass in St Petersburg.

07/01/2019

Russia

Paul Whelan's brother says it could be years until he is freed

The US former marine was expected to return home on Sunday. Instead, Whelan has been detained in a Russian prison over spy allegations.

06/01/2019

Russia

Russian apartment block collapse deathtoll rises to 39

Authorities said 39 people died after an apartment block collapsed in Russia

03/01/2019

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Infant found alive in rubble after Russian gas blast

A baby boy has been found alive on Tuesday (January 1) after 35 hours spent in freezing cold in the rubble of a Russian apartment block that partially collapsed in an explosion.

02/01/2019

Russia

Watch: 'Miracle baby' pulled from rubble in Russia

Officials say the number of people known to have died after a building partially collapsed in Russia has risen to 21.

01/01/2019

Russia

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Moscow's Gorky Park

Thirteen people are reported injured after a pedestrian bridge crowded with revellers collapsed during New Year celebrations in Moscow's Gorky Park.

01/01/2019

Russia

Moscow detains U.S. spy suspect

Russia' security service said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow

31/12/2018

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Divers put Christmas tree at bottom of lake in Russia

A group of divers on Sunday placed a Christmas tree on the bottom of a lake in Russia's Kazan region at near-freezing water temperatures, swimming around it in circles and toasting with champagne underwater.

30/12/2018

Russia

Russia widens ban on Ukrainian products

Russia bans chocolate, beer and nappies made in Ukraine, in its latest economic sanctions on Kiev

30/12/2018

Russia

Russia dismisses Franco-German demand to release Ukrainian sailors

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday accused Berlin and Paris of "double standards" and said their demands were "regrettable."

29/12/2018

Russia

Russian TV channel sends "joke" gifts referencing Skripal poisoning

Russian TV channel sends "joke" gifts referencing Skripal poisoning

28/12/2018

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Flying Santas bring cheer to a Moscow children's hospital

Flying Santas bring cheer to a Moscow children's hospital

27/12/2018

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Severe frost hits Russian Siberian city of Irkutsk

Severe frosts gripped Siberian city of Irkutsk on Wednesday (December 26) with temperatures dropping well below minus 30 degrees Celsius.

27/12/2018