The Kremlin

• Putin lays blame for Black Sea stand off on Ukrainian president’s bid for re-election

  Putin's speech comes as the Russian military is boosting the defense of the occupied Crimean peninsula

  World

  Nov 28, 2018
  
• Poland, Germany among countries to support sanctions on Russia for capturing Ukrainian ships

  After Russia opened fire on and seized three Ukrainian naval vessels on Sunday near Russian-annexed Crimea, both Russia and Ukraine are trying to cast the other side as being in the wrong.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2018
  
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• Tension heightens as Russia releases ‘confessions’ of detained Ukraine sailors

  The Kremlin has warned that the martial law that will go into effect in parts of Ukraine on Wednesday might trigger renewed hostilities in the separatist-held east.

  World

  Nov 27, 2018
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• Russian reality TV star, Putin opponent says she believes in ‘the Trump effect’

  She knows she can't win, but Ksenia Sobchak has been outspoken in her criticism of Vladimir Putin during her campaign for the Russian presidency.

  Entertainment

  Feb 9, 2018
• Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny, protesters arrested in Moscow

  Navalny's wife, Yulia, said on his Twitter feed that he was arrested about a half-hour before the demonstration was to begin. There was no immediate statement from police.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2017
• Chrystia Freeland warns Canada needs to be wary of Russian efforts to destabilize political system

  Canada's foreign affairs minister said on Monday that her country should be prepared for Russia to try to destabilize its political system, saying it would be similar to its efforts in the United States.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2017
• Sochi Olympics’ opening ceremony explained

  Symbols of the Russian Federation's tumultuous political past were front and centre, but what did it all mean?

  Sports

  Feb 7, 2014