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Passport privilege

Putin Simplifies Russian Citizenship Process for Eastern Ukrainians

Putin signed the decree shortly after Ukraine officially declared Volodymyr Zelenskiy the winner of its presidential election.

High-profile

Aide to Libyan Commander Visits Moscow as a Sign of Haftar's Closeness to Russia

Kheiri Al Tamimi showed up at the Moscow Conference on International Security organized by the Russian military.

Northern partner

Kim Jong Un Looks to Putin for Help Dealing With Trump Whiplash

Kim may have to settle for Russian pledges of diplomatic and economic support.

opinion

Syria and Now Iran: How the U.S. Is Driving Russia South

Trump’s decision to end Iran oil waivers will shift Russia's foreign policy down south.

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A Union's Battle

As Ford Exits the Russian Car Market, Its Sacked Workers Fight for a Fair Pay-Off

Ford's fortunes in Russia have turned since the country's 2014 economic crisis.

opinion

Alexander Gabuev

Bad Cop, Mediator or Spoiler: Russia’s Role on the Korean Peninsula

Moscow will not be written off by Washington and its allies when it comes to relations with North Korea.

Easter Show

Along Russia’s Border to Norway, a Big Show of Military Force

It's not clear whether or not the Norwegian side was warned about this week’s exercise.

opinion

Vladimir Frolov

How Will the New President of Ukraine Build Relations With Russia?

In Ukrainian politics, Russia is still in the game, but don’t expect a return to pre-Maidan days.

New leadership

Ukraine President-Elect Zelenskiy’s Positions on Russia, Explained

What does Ukraine's new president think of Russia?

opinion

Alexander Gabuev

Bad Cop, Mediator or Spoiler: Russia’s Role on the Korean Peninsula

opinion

Syria and Now Iran: How the U.S. Is Driving Russia South

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Happily Suffering While Worrying and Ignoring Insults

opinion

Vladimir Frolov

How Will the New President of Ukraine Build Relations With Russia?

opinion

Helping Ukraine to Help Ourselves

opinion

Maxim Trudolyubov

Stalin’s Record Approval Rating Is a Sign of Growing Discontent

A for effort

Russian City Thanks Local Boy for Filling Pothole With Toy Shovel

Presidential performance

Voice-Command Robots Do Push-ups, Headstands for Putin

Paparazzi pics

Wild Leopard and Tiger Make On-Camera Debut in Russia’s Far East

Humor wins

Russian Social Media Explodes With Memes After Zelenskiy's Win in Ukraine

More meanwhile in russia

Interest rates

Russia’s Central Bank Could Cut Rates Again, Analysts Say

Inflation has been lower than expected.

In-flight service

Top Airline Officials to Meet at Russia’s Skyservice International Forum

Discussions will focus on profitability and catering.

Cash strapped

Russians’ Disposable Incomes Are Falling

Quality of life is deteriorating for ordinary people.

Sber ecosystem

Russia’s Sberbank Eyes Media Group Rambler

Sberbank has also registered a trademark that would make it a one-stop shop.

remembering the past

The Last Address of Alexander Drevin

On Sunday a plaque went up on the apartment house that was the Last Address of a great avant-garde painter.

Culture clips

On This Day: April 22, 1899

Nabokov had a lasting influence on generations of writers all around the world.

In photos

Vintage Tram Cars Parade Down Moscow’s Streets

The event marked the 120-year anniversary of the Moscow tram service’s opening.

What's cooking

Into the Frying Pan: 9 Top Russian Cookbooks

What better way to spend the weekend than reading about, cooking and eating great Russian food?

Russian Theater

Stanislavsky's Method Lives On

Why would a British acting student come to Moscow to study? It's all about the method.

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