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Anti-Russian Sentiment

Georgians Protest Outside Parliament Over Russian Delegation's Visit

Protesters chanted slogans against Russian President Vladimir Putin and dozens broke through police lines.
In photos

Crowds of Protesters Set Up Camp Against Landfill in Russia’s North

"We will never let them ruin the Russian North!" protesters in Shiyes said.
Return to habitat

Russia Starts Freeing Captive Belugas From ‘Whale Prison,’ Reports Say

The whales will be taken back to where they were caught, Russia's deputy prime minister said.
Highlights

The Key Quotes of Putin's Annual Question and Answer Session

Putin's answers about corruption, anti-drug legislation and Western sanctions.
Khachaturyan sisters

Protesters Support Teenage Sisters Charged With Murder for Killing Abusive Father

The Khachaturyan sisters had suffered years of physical and sexual abuse and now face up to 20 years in prison.
Kerch conflict

Fate of Captured Ukrainian Sailors Must be Tied to Jailed Russians, Putin Says

The Russian navy captured Ukrainians in the Kerch Strait on November 25, 2018.
Tit for tat

EU Lost 5 Times More From Sanctions Than Russia, Putin Says

Putin added that certain sectors of the economy have benefited from sanctions.
dirty oil

New Oil Contamination Found in Druzhba Pipeline, Russia's Transneft Says

Russia suspended west-bound flows through the pipeline in April.
bright future

Putin, Hit by Ratings Drop, Tells Russians a Better Life Awaits

"Now incomes have gradually started to recover," he said.
work harder

Putin Tells Russians: Increase Productivity to Raise Standard of Living

Putin acknowledged that falling real incomes have made it harder for Russians to make ends meet.
Call For Help

Ex-U.S. Marine Held by Russia in Spy Case Urges Trump to Help Him

Paul Whelan was detained in a Moscow hotel room on Dec. 28.
taking sides

Malaysia's Prime Minister Says Russia Being Made a Scapegoat for Downing of MH17

"It was a political issue on how to accuse Russia of the wrongdoing," he said.
Direct line

Putin Kicks Off Annual Phone-In As Domestic, Foreign Issues Swirl

The marathon Q&A session has become a yearly tradition during Putin’s nearly two decades in power.
Summit sidelines

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin at G20 Summit Next Week

"I want to get along with Russia, and I think we will," he said.
High maintenance

Russian Experts Help Vietnam Preserve Corpse of Ho Chi Minh

Russian scientists are still regularly called on to help with the annual maintenance of the body.
'nonsense'

Russia Says MH17 Investigation’s Findings Are Groundless

Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the 2014 downing of the MH17 jet.
Sanctions pressure

U.S. Targets Russian Firm for Allegedly Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions

The Trump administration is continuing its campaign to pressure North Korea amid efforts to reach a denuclearization deal.
press freedom

Activists Condemn Arrest of Journalist in Russia’s Dagestan Amid Torture Claims

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev was arrested on June 14 on charges of financing terrorism.
Doping dispute

Athletics Culture at Odds With Reinstatement Push, Russian Anti-Doping Chief Says

"We have serious grounds to say that the federation in its current condition cannot be reinstated," Yuri Ganus said.
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