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spief snub

U.S. Ambassador Will Boycott St. Petersburg Forum Over Detained Investor

Calvey faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted on embezzlement charges.
Suspicious radars

Russia Warns It Will Take Measures in Response to Norwegian Spy Radar in Arctic

Moscow fears the radar could be used to monitor the Northern Fleet's activities.
'Increased discipline'

Russian Army Introduces New Military Rank

A sergeant major would undergo grueling recruitment procedures and oversee the military’s sergeant corps.
Northern fleet

Russia’s High-Tech Nuclear Submarine Delayed By Design Flaws

The submarine is said to be both the most expensive and technically advanced in the Russian Navy.
Stepping down

May Governed in ‘Very Difficult’ Time for Russia-U.K. Ties – Kremlin

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation after three years in office.
Clashing narratives

Russian Police Official Decries Falling Living Standards for Police, Declares $600K Salary

Deputy Interior Minister Arkady Gostev’s income grew tenfold between 2017 and 2018.
Political revenge

Ex-U.S. Marine Held in Russia Says His Espionage Case Is Politically Motivated

Paul Whelan said earlier he was being subjected to threats and humiliation by a security service investigator.
Oil cleanup

Russia Plans to Import Polluted Oil Back From Belarus

There is no agreement yet on compensation, a source told Reuters.
Bok o Bok

Nationalist Activists Harass LGBT Film Fest in Moscow

Police detained around 10 of the estimated 30 to 40 pro-Kremlin activists.
African expansion

Russia to Send Military ‘Specialists’ to Republic of Congo

Moscow has signed at least 20 military cooperation deals in sub-Saharan Africa since Western nations sanctioned Russia in 2014.
old rivals

Russia Beat U.S. in Hockey World Championship to Reach Semis

Saturday's semis will pit Russia against Finland while Canada face the Czech Republic.
Augmented reality

Russia to Arm Police With AR Face Recognition Glasses By 2020

The technology has made headlines in recent years for outing anti-corruption demonstrators in Russia.
Abyzov investigation

Drugs Found in Arrested Russian Ex-Minister’s Apartment, Investigators Claim

Former minister Mikhail Abyzov faces up to 20 years behind bars on suspicion of embezzling $62 million.
Oil cleanup

Russia Removed 2M Tons of Tainted Europe-Bound Oil by Rail and Sea

Russia halted exports via the Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany over contaminated oil.
Order of Friendship

Putin Awards FIFA's Infantino State Medal for 2018 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked Russia for hosting the "best World Cup ever" during the ceremony.
Parental perk

Russian Oil CEO’s Son Named Country’s Richest Heir for $21.8Bln Fortune – Forbes

The sons and daughters of Russia's 20 wealthiest tycoons are set to inherit a combined $238 billion.
Lowering the bar

Russian School Lowers Passing Grade for Boys, Sparking Outrage

“Girls are more diligent as a rule,” the headmaster said. “But boys don’t generally have that diligence, that’s why their scores are lower.”...
Religion restriction

Dane Jailed by Russia in Jehovah's Witnesses Crackdown Loses Appeal — Spokesman

Critics have condemned the case as crushing religious freedom.
Shifting attitudes

Russian Support for LGBT Rights Hits 14-Year High, Poll Says

The increase in support can be attributed to a gradual decline in anti-LGBT sentiment appearing on TV.
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