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Unprecedented times

Shattered Hopes and Dark Days for Longtime Russian Rights Activists

Thousands of others have been arrested at protests since the start of the conflict on Feb. 24.

Nuclear capabilities

Russia Test Fires Missiles as U.S. Warns Moscow 'Poised' to Invade Ukraine

Putin oversaw the military test-firing its latest hypersonic, cruise and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles from the Kremlin.

War Fears Mount as Putin to Oversee Drills, Zelensky to Meet Allies

The United States says that with an estimated 149,000 Russian troops on Ukraine's borders, an attack is inevitable.

reported drawdown

Russia Says Pulling Back More Troops Despite U.S. Claims

After previously announced withdrawals earlier this week, the United States, NATO and Ukraine all said they had seen no evidence of a pullback.

de-escalation hopes

Russia Says Pulling Back Some Forces from Ukraine Border

The build-up of Moscow's army around Ukrainian borders has spurred fears of an invasion.

'great concern'

Russia Says U.S. Troop Alert 'Escalating Tensions'

A force of up to 8,500 U.S. troops is on "heightened alert" for potential deployment in response to the Ukraine crisis.

Germany Takes RT Off Air in Latest Media Row

The German-language channel of Russian state broadcaster RT was taken off air for not having a valid satellite license.

parliamentary lead

Pro-Kremlin Party on Track for Majority After Crackdown

In the last elections to the lower house State Duma in 2016, United Russia received 54.2% of the vote.

Biden Summit Offer Hailed in Moscow as Win for Putin

Russian officials believe the invitation signals that Moscow is finally being treated with the respect it deserves.

walking the walk

Putin Slams Vaccine Criticism, to Get Jab on Tuesday

The 68-year-old Russian leader described recent remarks in Europe questioning the need for the Russian vaccine as "strange."

Navalny Urges Russians To 'Take To The Streets' Over Jailing

Russia's most prominent opposition leader called for his supporters to take to the streets after a hastily organized court jailed him for 30 days.

Russia Sees U.S. Democracy 'Limping' After Capitol Stormed

Officials said an out-of-date electoral system and deep divisions had left American democracy "limping on both feet."

'president for life'

Russian Voters Back Reforms Allowing Putin to Stay Until 2036

With almost 30% of polling stations reporting after the end of six days of voting, 74% of voters have supported the reforms.

Putin Calls for 'Invincible' Unity as Russians Mark Victory Day on Lockdown

Celebrations were muted after the Kremlin grudgingly agreed to postpone plans for a grand parade with world leaders because of the coronavirus.

CRUCIAL MEETING

Putin, Erdogan Seek to Ease Syria Tensions at High-Stakes Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he will be looking for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a rapid ceasefire in Idlib.