U.S. puts Russia on warning over nuclear treaty, suspends obligations
European Union foreign ministers raised concerns Friday about the spread of nuclear weapons as the United States readied to pull out of a key Cold War-era treaty Continue reading
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Holodomor remembered with special service from Sask. government
The imposed famine was orchestrated by the Joseph Stalin regime in 1932 and 1933. Ten million Ukrainians lost their lives. Continue reading
Trump says U.S. will pull out of decades-old nuclear weapon pact made with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will pull the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty because Russia has violated the agreement, but he provided no details on the violations. Continue reading
Russian women told to avoid sex with foreigners during World Cup
Russian women are being advised not to have sex with anyone who doesn’t look like them during the FIFA World Cup. Continue reading
Vladimir Putin says his grandfather worked as a cook for Lenin and Stalin
Putin’s paternal grandfather worked as a cook for both Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, the president said in a film posted on the internet on Sunday. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Russian community marches in honour of Victory Day
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Edmonton’s Russian community gathered to honour a period in history that saw the fall of Nazi Germany. Continue reading
Kremlin spokesperson says breakup of USSR was a ‘disaster,’ calls for new integration
Vladimir Putin believes the disintegration of the Soviet Union was a “disaster,” a Kremlin spokesperson reportedly said Wednesday, while calling for new integration among the countries of the fallen USSR. Continue reading
Travelling exhibition sheds light on Holodomor genocide
A travelling exhibition called the Holdomor National Awareness Tour will make its way around Saskatchewan for three weeks. Continue reading
WATCH: Rival Georgian politicians come to blows on live TV
Two rival politicians in the former Soviet republic of Georgia exchanged some harsh words – and then some fists – in a brawl on live TV Wednesday. Continue reading
Plaque commemorates ’72 Summit Series ahead of cross-Canada tour
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The 1972 Summit Series was a defining moment that brought Canadians together and many believed the special series changed hockey forever. Continue reading