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Oyub Titiyev

Court in Chechnya Sentences Rights Activist to Four Years in Penal Colony

A court in Chechnya on Monday sentenced Oyub Titiyev, a prominent human rights activist, to four years in a penal settlement.
online mistake

Court Returns Case of Detained American Teacher to Prosecutors

The judge in the case has decided to release Gaylen Grandstaff from the pre-detention facility before the second hearing.
Borderline exercises

Norway Says it Proved Russian GPS Interference During NATO Exercises

Finland and Norway said in November that Russia may have intentionally disrupted GPS signals before and during Western military exercises.
Belgrade protests

Russia Accuses Serbian Opposition of Stoking Violence With Protests

Russia counts the Serbian government among its allies.
Contentious legislation

Putin Signs 'Fake News,' 'Internet Insults' Bills Into Law

Insulting state symbols and the authorities, including Putin, will carry a fine of up to 300,000 rubles and 15 days in jail.
Oil control

OPEC+ Affirms Commitment to Oil Cuts, Defers Decision to Extend

There are signs that Russia, not Saudi Arabia, is setting the agenda for a group that controls more than half of global crude production.
Real deal

Why An Unbuilt Moscow Trump Tower Caught Mueller's Attention

Trump was looking for a deal at the same time Russia might have been conducting a campaign to boost his candidacy
Crimea Five Years On

Putin, in Crimea for Annexation Anniversary, Launches Power Stations

Putin is due to speak at a music concert later on Monday.
Venezuela Talks

Russian and U.S. Diplomats to Hold Venezuela Talks in Italy This Week

The two sides will meet to discuss the situation in Venezuela.
Arms deal

Russia Secures $2Bln Fighter Jet Contract With Egypt — Reports

Russia has lost around 50 billion rubles ($760 million) in arms sales since sanctions hit in 2014, officials estimate.
What's the craic

Ireland Comes to Arbat for St. Patrick's Day

Hordes of revelers descended on Moscow to celebrate all things Irish.
Heightened tensions

Siberian City Holds Unauthorized Protest After Rape Blamed on Migrants

In a statement, the local Investigative Committee said that "crime has no nationality."
Sports controversy

Russian Footballer Pogrebnyak Could Face Ban Over ‘Racist’ Comments

The head of the Presidential Human Rights Council said Pogrebnyak's statement “felt racist.”
News Wrap

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Lifted Paralympic suspension. World Cup record. New Zealand solidarity.
Crimea Five Years On

Crimeans Mark Five Years of Russian Rule With Cossacks, Eagles and Bikers

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives on Monday to open two new power stations.
crimea five years on

Crimeans Take to the Streets in Celebrations, in Photos

Patriotic fervor gripped crowds during celebrations of the fifth anniversary of Crimea's annexation.
Crimea Five Years On

Russia Still Paying Price for Crimea Five Years After Annexation

Half a decade has passed since Putin annexed Crimea. For Russia, the costs continue to mount.
Western backlash

Russia Will Respond to New EU Sanctions — Reports

The sanctions came in response to Russia's activities in Crimea and Ukraine.
Sanctions

Tycoon Deripaska Sues U.S. Over Sanctions

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska sued the United States on Friday.
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