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Vital Help

Far From Home, Russian Exiles Help Ukrainian Refugees

"I couldn't face such injustice and do nothing," said Yevgeny Zhukov, who now helps Ukrainian refugees in the Georgian capital. 
'all diplomatic efforts'

Western Allies Vow ‘Swift, Deep Sanctions’ if Russia Invades Ukraine

Western leaders vowed to take action against Moscow should Russia march on Ukraine, as Washington warned that a Russian invasion could be just days away...
into orbit

Japanese Billionaire Arrives at ISS

Yusaku Maezawa's journey caps a banner year that many have seen as a turning point for private space travel.
Deadly Crash

Sixteen Killed in Russian Parachutists' Plane Crash

Sixteen people were killed after an aircraft carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday.
SHOOTING STARS

Russian Crew Arrives at Space Station to Film First Movie in Orbit

The movie's plot centers around a female surgeon who is dispatched to the International Space Station to save an astronaut.
'most difficult conditions'

5 Climbers Die on Russia’s Mount Elbrus

A blizzard struck a group of 19 climbers at an altitude of over 5,000 meters. 
exposure fears

Putin Says Dozens in Kremlin Inner Circle Have Covid

The Russian leader started self-isolating on Tuesday after being identified as a coronavirus contact.
A Slew of Penalties

Russia Fines Facebook, Twitter Over Banned Content

Russia has been tightening controls over U.S.-based tech companies this year.
Sentenced For Framing

Ex-Policemen Jailed for Planting Drugs on Russian Journalist

A court in Moscow has sentenced five former policemen to several years in jail for planting drugs on a prominent investigative journalist.
lights, camera, action

Russia to Send Billionaire Maezawa, Film Crew to ISS

The film's working title is "Challenge" and will be in the genre of a "space drama," Roscosmos said.
on the blacklist

Russian Prosecutors Seek to Label Navalny Groups as 'Extremist'

Navalny's allies have faced increasing pressure in recent months after he returned to Russia from poisoning recovery abroad.
forceful response

Russia Bans Top Biden Officials as Tensions Soar

The wave of tit-for-tat sanctions and expulsions of diplomats follows Washington's toughest measures against Moscow in years.
top-down order

Russian Court Orders Tighter Laws to Stem Domestic Violence

Russia in 2017 decriminalized certain forms of domestic violence, with penalties for repeat violations generally limited to fines.
extraterrestrial agreement

Planetary Pact: China and Russia to Launch Lunar Space Station

Russia has been lagging behind Washington and Beijing in the exploration of the Moon and Mars, a trend it seeks to reverse. 
unwelcome arrival

Russia Warns 'Obliged' to Detain Kremlin Critic Navalny on Return

Navalny said he planned to return to Russia from Germany on Sunday despite a number of legal threats.
ongoing mediation

Armenian Leader Says Karabakh Conflict Unresolved

The rare trilateral talks marked the first post-war meeting on the implementation of a Russia-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
low expectations

Russia Says Expects 'Nothing Good' From Biden

Moscow's words follow U.S. accusations that Russia was behind a major cyber attack on government agencies.