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IS Fighters Massing in Afghanistan, Says Putin Ahead of Talks

The United States, China and Pakistan will join talks on the Taliban takeover on Tuesday, the Kremlin's envoy to Afghanistan said.

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How Russia Got its Michelin Stars

Getting a Michelin Guide is the biggest thing to happen to Moscow restaurants in a century.

Russian Rocket Tests Briefly Destabilize International Space Station

The crew and the orbital station were not in danger during the incident, Moscow's space agency said.

Most Russians Oppose Same-Sex Relationships – Poll

Survey shows growing opposition to same-sex relationships over last decade, but younger Russians increasingly tolerant.

Russia Starts Census Amid Pandemic, Demographic Crisis

Russia launched a population census delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that has exacerbated the country's worsening demographic crisis.

Russia Sees Second Day of Record Coronavirus Cases, Fatalities

Leading health officials have warned the country faces a "critical situation" in the coming weeks.

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LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Oct. 15

Record deaths. Cases climbing. Vaccination slows.

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Moscow Metro Introduces ‘World’s First’ Pay-by-Face System

The system, named "Face Pay," has been fitted at special turnstiles across the Russian capital’s more than 240 metro stations.

Moscow Human Rights Group Stormed During Holodomor Film Screening

The offices of Memorial were attacked Thursday evening during a screening of “Mr. Jones,” a film depicting the 1930s famine in Soviet Ukraine.

9 Moscow Restaurants Awarded Coveted Michelin Stars

French gastronomic bible the Michelin Guide has awarded its first stars to restaurants in the Russian capital.

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Rosneft Sells 5% Stake in Arctic Oil Project to Commodity Traders

A consortium led by Switzerland-based Vitol will invest in the vast hydrocarbon project.

Siberian Man Marries His Axe Attacker

The couple wed in an impromptu ceremony while the woman was on trial for the assault.

Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches 36 New U.K. Satellites

The satellites are owned by British operator OneWeb, which aims to provide broadband internet everywhere in the world.

Putin Says Talk of Succession 'Destabilizes' Russia

"The situation must be safe and stable in order for power structures and state structures to work in a confident manner," Vladimir Putin said.

Russia Sets New Record Coronavirus Cases, Fatalities

The country has reported more than 30,000 daily infections for the first ever time, and set another record high number of deaths.

Former Head of Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Dies

Soviet authorities imprisoned Viktor Bryukhanov for his role in the 1986 nuclear disaster.

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Belarus to Recognize Banned Media Outlets’ Readers as 'Extremist'

Initial reports that Belarusians could be imprisoned for subscribing to banned media outlets were later disputed.

Putin Says Nobel No 'Shield' for Newspaper Editor

Dmitry Muratov won the prestigious prize as independent Russian media and journalists are increasingly labeled "foreign agents."

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Siberia Sounds Electricity Alarm Over China’s Crypto Crackdown

The Irkutsk region is seeing an influx of Bitcoin mining from nearby China, where virtual currencies are illegal, thanks to its cheap energy costs.

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