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Russian Loses UK Libel Case Against Trump Dossier Author

Christopher Steele was not legally responsible for the dossier's publication by BuzzFeed, the judge said.

Lukashenko Warns Belarus Protesters He Will 'Take No Prisoners'

Lukashenko ignored the opposition's ultimatum to step down by Sunday, saying he would leave "in your dreams!"

opposition abroad

Political Consultant Detained in Belarus Returns to U.S.

Vitali Shkliarov had been detained in Belarus late July and accused of mobilizing protesters.

Russia's Tu-154 Jet Completes Final Passenger Voyage

The Tu-154 was a flagship model of Soviet aviation but was also known for its high rate of accidents.

Russia Seeks Accelerated WHO Registration for Virus Vaccine

The accelerated registration would make the Russian vaccine "available globally in a shorter time frame than usual procedures."

Third Attempt at Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Collapses Within Minutes

Armenia and Azerbaijan immediately blamed each other for breaking the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

Energy-rich Waters

Russia Quotes Law of Sea to Calm Greek-Turkey Tension

The dispute between Turkey and Greece over waters in the Mediterranean should be settled on the "basis of international law", Russian said Monday.

PROTEST MOVEMENT

Belarusians Protest Lukashenko Ahead of Strike Ultimatum

The opposition gave the president two weeks to resign or face a crippling general strike.

Turkey Rejects U.S. Pressure Over Russian Air Defense System

Turkey on Saturday dismissed U.S. criticism that the Russian defense systems it has bought are not compatible with Ankara's NATO commitments.

Russia Hosts New Talks in Search of Karabakh Truce

The meeting follows two truce attempts earlier this month that had next to no impact on the ground.

Fresh Elections

Kyrgyzstan Sets New Polls as New PM Reassures Russia

The previous vote was annulled over political chaos that unseated a president and rattled Russia.

U.S., Russia Edge Back Towards Talks on Nuclear Arms Pact

The two sides were closer to breaking an impasse in long-running talks aimed at extending the New START treaty.

Russia Dismisses Links to Chechen Accused of Beheading French Teacher

Suspect was born in Moscow but has lived in France for the last 12 years, Russian Embassy in Paris says.

TERRORIST ATTACK

Suspect in French Teacher Beheading was Chechen, Born in Moscow

Brutal attack occurred Friday evening on the outskirts of Paris.

W. House Calls Putin Proposal on Nuclear Treaty 'Non-Starter'

The U.S. rejected Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty for one year unconditionally.

Putin, Erdogan Urge 'Joint Efforts' to End Karabakh Conflict

Analysts fear Russia and Turkey could find themselves backing difference sides in yet another international conflict.

Russia Shuns U.S. Lunar Program, as Space Cooperation Under Threat

Russia is unlikely to participate in the Moon-orbiting station planned by the United States.

Kamchatka Marine Life Death Caused by Algae: Russian Scientist

Scientists suggested that up to 95% of marine life living along the seabed in the affected area had died.

‘SERIOUS CRIME’

EU Ready to Sanction Russia Over Navalny Poisoning

Bloc agrees to slap personal sanctions on Russian officials.

Belarus protests

Police Break Up Belarus Opposition Protest With Water Cannon, Stun Grenades

The protest came after President Lukashenko took the unusual step of visiting a group of recently jailed opposition politicians.

'SUBSTANTIVE TALKS'

Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree Karabakh Ceasefire

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced the truce after 11 hours of Moscow-mediated talks.

POINTING FINGERS

Armenia Prime Minister Says Turkey Behind 'War' in Karabakh

The Armenian PM accused Turkey of escalating the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh via its "full support" of Azerbaijan.

Navalny Says Hopes for Return To Russia Within 'Months'

The Kremlin critic is undergoing physiotherapy in Berlin following his nearly-fatal poisoning by Novichok.

Russia Virus Cases Approach May High in 'Serious' Upturn

Russia on Monday recorded a rise in coronavirus cases close to the maximum level in May.

Belarus Police Use Water Cannon in Minsk, Detain Protesters

Tens of thousands continue to rally in Minsk against President Alexander Lukashenko's contested election victory, almost two months ago.

unwelcome sanctions

Anger From Moscow, Minsk as EU, U.S. Sanction Belarus

Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov called the sanctions "more a manifestation of weakness than strength."

uneasy alliance

Karabakh Tests 'Competitive Cooperation' of Putin, Erdogan

The bond between the two strong-willed leaders is being tested in Russia's own backyard.

Russian Online Retailer Ozon Eyes U.S. Stock Market Float

IPO could value firm at $3-5 billion.

MOUNTING PRESSURE

Europeans on Security Council Want Russia Explanation on Navalny

Five European members of the UN Security Council called the poisoning of Alexei Navalny "a threat to international peace and security."

Russia Says Ready for 'Close Coordination' With Turkey on Karabakh

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed that the two nations were ready to cooperate in stabilizing the situation in Nagorny Karabakh.

Forest Fire Blazes Near Ukraine Front Line, Killing 9

More than 20 villages are under threat from increasing forest fires near the front-line of Kiev's conflict with separatists in eastern Ukraine

Foreign fighters

Russia Says Syria, Libya Fighters Deployed to Karabakh Conflict

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was "deeply concerned" by the deployment.

MEDIA CRACKDOWN

Belarus Suspends Influential Independent Media Website

The independent news outlet Tut.by had been covering the anti-Lukashenko protests prior to its suspension by authorities.

Russia Reports 'Non-Standard' Air Leak on International Space Station

Roscosmos announced that the approximate location of the leak was found and that it was not "critical in the near future."

Increased Tensions

Turkey Backs Azerbaijan Fight for 'Occupied Lands': Erdogan Aide

Armenia has accused Turkey of sending mercenaries to back Azerbaijani forces.

external mediator

Macron Promises Help in Talks With Belarus Opposition Leader

The meeting was Tikhanovskaya's most high-profile meeting since the Aug. 9 election in which she claimed victory.

Tens of Thousands March in Belarus Despite Police Detentions

Belarusian police on Sunday detained around 200 people as tens of thousands took to the streets in support of protest figure Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

Nagorno-Karabakh

Clashes Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Separatists Leave at Least 23 Dead

Arch foes Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday accused each other of initiating deadly clashes that claimed at least 23.

F1 Reports Biggest Coronavirus Spike This Year Ahead of Russian Grand Prix

The sport said it had returned its highest number of positive test results before welcoming spectators to the Grand Prix in Sochi.

Russia Accuses Germany of Refusing to Cooperate on Navalny Medical Probe

Russia accused the German government of "categorically refusing" to cooperate on the alleged poisoning of Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny.

Germany Presses Russia to Release UN Report on Libya Arms

The UN report details violations on the arms embargo on Libya by a Russian military contractor group.

TOO SOON FOR SPACE

Cosmonauts Not Ready to Try Russia's Virus Vaccine

Russian cosmonauts preparing for an expedition to the International Space Station in October said it was too early to try the Russian coronavirus vaccine...

PERSONA-NON-GRATA

Bulgaria Expels Two Russian Diplomats for Spying

The two diplomats were given 72 hours to leave the country.

U.S. Sanctions Russian Tycoon's Central Africa Business

the US treasury sanctioned both those close to both Kremlin-linked financier Yevgeniy Prigozhin as well as the FSB.

Vaccine Diplomacy

Putin Vaunts Russian Coronavirus Vaccine at UN

The Russian president offered to provide the Sputnik V vaccine to all UN staff for free.

STRANDED BABIES

Russian Authorities Mull Chartering China 'Surrogate Baby Plane'

Dozens of surrogate babies have been stranded in Russia as borders remain closed to most foreigners due to coronavirus.

arctic ambitions

Russia's Giant Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Makes Maiden Voyage

The vessel is set to arrive at its future homeport of Murmansk after facing extreme Arctic ice conditions.

SCIENTIST SPEAKS OUT

Novichok Creator Apologizes to Alexei Navalny

One of the scientists involved in Soviet Union’s secret program to develop nerve agents says he regrets involvement in “criminal business.”

Belarus Police Detain Hundreds of Women at Protest

Riot police break up all-women protest march in Minsk.

Kremlin Accuses Navalny Aides of Removing Potential Evidence

Their actions limited Russia's ability "to genuinely conduct an investigation," Putin's spokesman said.

PERSISTANT SPREAD

Opera Star Anna Netrebko in Hospital With Coronavirus

Netrebko's coronavirus diagnosis comes as two of Russia's top theaters have reported outbreaks after reopening.

accountability push

Belarus Opposition Compiling Blacklist of Officials

Names of individuals partaking in police abuses will be sent to the U.S. and Russia, among others.

Technical assistance

Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Examining Navalny Samples

"Results of this analysis are forthcoming and will be shared with the German authorities," the OPCW said.