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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

15 hours ago
International

Thousands of people have taken part in protests in Russia's far east over the arrest of a regional leader.

Netherlands takes Russia to European court over MH17 downing
- 2 days ago
- International
Jan HENNO, AFP
The Netherlands said on Friday it would take Russia to the European

India passes Russia as Covid cases continue to rise
- 6 days ago
- Updates
India has recorded more than 24,000 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, taking its total above that of Russia.
The country now

With nearly 7 lakh cases, India surpasses Russia to become third worst-hit nation by Covid-19
- 7 days ago
- International
With nearly seven lakh cases, India surpassed Russia to become the third worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. Only the United States and

Russia says China would be needed in expanded G7 summit
- 1 week ago
- International
Russia is not in talks with Washington about its potential role at an expanded Group of Seven summit later this year, Deputy Foreign Minister

India approves purchase of 33 Russian-made fighter jets as part of $2.4bn arms deal
- 1 week ago
- International
New Delhi has greenlighted a massive deal with Moscow that will see Sukhoi and MiG build brand new fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Quite a

Putin says Russians voted 'with their hearts' to let him extend rule
- 1 week ago
- International
REUTERS
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russian society had shown unity by voting to back reforms allowing him to stay in power

Vladimir Putin set to win vote that will allow him to rule until 2036
- 2 weeks ago
- International
Concern is rising over election fraud in Vladimir Putin's controversial constitutional referendum which would allow him to rule Russia until

US fighter jets again intercept Russian military aircraft near Alaska
- 2 weeks ago
- International
By Kevin Bohn and Ryan Browne,

Russia Offered Afghans Bounty to Kill U.S. Troops, Officials Say
- 2 weeks ago
- International
Charlie Savage, Eric Schmitt and Michael Schwirtz, The New York Times
American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian

Russia and China vie for influence in US-dominated Middle East arms market
- 2 weeks ago
- International
The US dominates arms exports to the Middle East, but Russia and China are vying for influence in the lucrative market.
The United

Vladimir Putin strongly hints he will run again for president
- 3 weeks ago
- International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted strongly in a new interview that he will run again for president, if a series of constitutional

Russia begins human trials of COVID-19 vaccine: Epidemiologist says mass vaccination may begin this fall
- 3 weeks ago
- International
Russian Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that clinical trials of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus have begun in the country, joining

Russia's Putin protected from coronavirus by disinfection tunnel - RIA
- 4 weeks ago
- Updates
REUTERS
Russian President Vlad

Warm waters at last: Russia's expanding military footprint in the Middle East
- 1 month ago
- International
Over the last decade Russia has visibly expanded its military, economic and political influence in the Middle East.
Russia is increasing

Russia registers new Covid-19 drug to keep complication caused by virus ‘under control’
- 1 month ago
- Updates
Russian developers have registered a new drug that may help alleviate the harshest complications caused by Covid-19, including lung failure.

Russia backing antiviral drug Avifavir for Covid-19 fight good news for India, say scientists
- 1 month ago
- Updates
Russia's approval of the antiviral drug Avifavir to treat Covid-19 is good news for India as it is based on an influenza medication

Iran, Russia, China, Turkey celebrate 'collapse' of US
- 1 month ago
- International
The goal of these countries during the current US crisis is to use it to their advantage to achieve gains.
Authoritarian regimes

Saudi Arabia and Russia in talks on new anti-COVID-19 treatment
- 1 month ago
- Updates
Russia has developed a promising new treatment for the coronavirus COVID-19 which it could soon trial in partnership with Saudi Arabian health

Russia not welcome at G7, Canada's Trudeau says
- 1 month ago
- International
REUTERS