Russia Politics
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Russia not optimistic amid U.S. talks on Ukraine tensions, Kremlin saysPresident Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would take unspecified “military-technical measures” if the U.S. and its allies fail to meet its demands.WorldJan 11
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Steven Seagal joins pro-Putin political party in RussiaU.S.-born actor Steven Seagal, who became a Russian citizen in 2016, has joined a coalition backing Vladimir Putin.TrendingMay 31, 2021
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Putin critic Alexei Navalny can be flown to Germany after alleged poisoningAlexei Navalny collapsed on a plane on Thursday after drinking tea his allies believe was laced with poison.PoliticsAug 21, 2020
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Allies of Putin critic say Kremlin blocking evacuation after alleged poisoningAlexei Navalny is in a serious condition after drinking tea on Thursday morning that his allies believe was laced with poison.WorldAug 21, 2020
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Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in coma after possible poisoningHe was in intensive care and on an artificial lung ventilator in an Omsk hospital, his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said.WorldAug 20, 2020
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Russia referendum gives Putin right to remain in power till 2036The particular sleight of hand used this time was different, Matthew Fisher says, but the result of Russia's national referendum was the same: the country will get a lot more Putin.CommentaryJul 2, 2020
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Putin approves law to reset term count, could keep him in power until 2036Putin signed the measure on Saturday, the Kremlin said, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament with only one vote against. It must be approved by the country's constitutional Court and in a referendum set for April 22.PoliticsMar 14, 2020
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Russian TV lists nuclear targets in U.S. after Vladimir Putin’s ‘Cuban missile crisis’ commentRussian state television has listed U.S. military facilities that Moscow would target in the event of a nuclear strike, and said that a hypersonic missile Russia is developing would be able to hit them in less than five minutes.WorldFeb 25, 2019
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Putin critic Alexei Navalny arrested minutes after getting out of jailRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained on Monday over allegations of staging illegal protests, his associates saidWorldSep 24, 2018
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