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alarm signals

Kremlin’s Growth Hopes Face New Headwinds as Economy Sputters

Government officials have been insisting that the economy will perk up, but economists say that optimism may have been premature.
Military Games

Trump Says Turkey Won’t Receive F-35s Over Russian Missile System

It was Trump's clearest statement on the issue since President Erdogan’s government began receiving components for the Russian-made S-400.
Football

Russian Premier League Hits Record Attendance in Season Kick-Off

The photos of the action from the Premier League's first eight games.
'disrespect' law

Russia Orders Facebook to Remove Photos of Swastika Flag

Facebook has been put on a government registry of banned information over the picture.
Pros and Cons

Russia’s S-400 Is ‘the Best Missile System All-Around,’ U.S. Firm Says

An overview of the S-400’s strengths and limitations, based on a new report by Stratfor.
Radioactive Road

Will a Road Through a Nuclear Dumping Ground Result in ‘Moscow’s Chernobyl’?

Activists warn that construction will release radioactive dust into the air and the Moscow River.
Missile Defense

Turkey Will Produce S-400 Systems With Russia, Erdogan Says

"The S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country,” Erdogan said.
cyber attack

Hackers Hit Bulgaria Sending Data From Russian Email

It was probably motivated by Bulgaria's move to buy eight new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from the United States.
deforestation

Clashes Erupt at New Garbage Protests in Moscow Suburb

Locals say plans for the garbage dump have led to a spike in deforestation.
Detained

U.S. Teen Accused of Raping Woman in Russian Beach Town

A 16-year-old Russian was also allegedly involved in the crime.
Industry debts

Putin's Huge Military Buildup Leaves Industry With Debt Hangover

The loan portfolio is more than 2 trillion rubles, costing as much in annual payments as the entire industry earns in profits.
Rough Seas

Russia Hints At Swap of Jailed Sailors as Ukraine Nears Key Poll

“It’s being discussed — we’re thinking about it,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said Monday.
opposition rally

Moscow Opposition Rallies for Fair Elections, 39 Detained

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Moscow on Sunday to demand fair elections.
federation council

Same-Sex Adoptions Will Lead to Human Extinction, Russian Speaker Says

“There are basic ingredients for happiness that are universal," the upper house speaker said.
intercepted

Nixon Fan Detained in Russia for Installing Plaque to U.S. President

The 75-year-old was detained for organizing an unauthorized event, activists said.
Oil giant

Rosneft Wants Massive Tax Break for Arctic Investment, Media Reports

Rosneft could invest up to 8.5 trillion rubles ($135.2 billion) in the Arctic in return.
news wrap

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Moscow election protests. Air defense giveaway. Space census.
Opposition Demands

Moscow Police Detain Opposition Politicians Rallying for Inclusion on City Legislature Ballot

They also cleared up to 2,000 demonstrators on Sunday who protested outside Moscow’s City Hall and election commission.
Successful launch

Russian Rocket Launched Carrying Space Observatory

It will take a stable position between the Earth and the sun with the purpose of creating a detailed star map.
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