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U.S. Accuses Russia of Blocking 'Accountability' Over Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The new U.S. envoy to the United Nations took aim at Russia for defending Bashar al-Assad's regime despite its use of chemical weapons.

Russia Demands Explanation From Facebook Over Blocked Accounts

Facebook disabled over 500 accounts allegedly used in the campaign against pro-Navalny protesters.

Russia Overturns Doctor’s High-Profile Malpractice Sentence

Yelena Misyurina's conviction for medical negligence sparked national controversy.

stumbling block

9 Russian Regions Still Waiting for Vaccine Rollout – Putin

Putin linked the delays to “problems with logistics, distribution [and] locations.”

Russia to Receive Advanced Armata Tanks in 2022

The Armata T-14 will be Russia’s first main battle tank to be deployed in 40 years.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 4

Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination.

Pro-Ukranian Activist from Crimea Gets 5 Years on Terrorism Charges

Oleg Prikhodko, an opponent of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, denies being part of any terrorist group.

'you have to disappear'

Russia Revokes Residence Permits, Deports Foreign Protesters – Meduza

Citizens of post-Soviet countries reportedly faced deportation after rallying in support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and the Belarusian opposition...

AWAITING AUTHORIZATION

EU Starts Approval Process for Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine

Medicines regulator starts a “rolling review” of existing published data on safety and effectiveness.

Russian Air Fares Soar as Coronavirus Restrictions Keep Planes Grounded

Russian tourists are paying double pre-pandemic prices for trips to Dubai and other tourist-friendly destinations.

no laughing matter

Slovakia in Diplomatic Row Over Sputnik-for-Ukraine Payment Joke

Kiev demanded an apology after Slovakia's prime minister joked that he promised Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region to Russia in exchange for Sputnik V.

too close for comfort

Russia Escorts U.S. Bomber Over Baltics

The U.S. Air Force said its bomber had flown over the capitals of NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in a show of solidarity.

Hashtag hijacking

Facebook Derails Russian Effort to Mislead Pro-Navalny Protesters

The tech giant said it had discovered a deceptive campaign on Instagram aimed at suppressing turnout at rallies.

Austrian Ex-Minister Who Danced With Putin Gets Rosneft Nomination

Austria's former foreign minister has been nominated to the Rosneft board as an independent director.

Navalny Says 'Everything Fine' in Message From Jail

Navalny said he was not aware of what was happening in the world and has not yet managed to get any books from the jail library.

looking forward

U.S. Investor Calvey Wants 'To Stay in Russia' After Trial

In a rare press statement, Calvey said he would like to "draw a line under" his trial and move on once it's over.

financial pressure

Russia Fines RFE/RL $500K Under ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

RFE/RL has accused Russia of trying to squeeze it out of the country with “disastrous” foreign agent labeling requirements and fines.

Russia Labels Navalny-Linked Doctors’ Union a ‘Foreign Agent’ – Reports

The designation requires the organization to report its activities and face crippling financial audits.

Open For Business

Moscow Hotel Bookings Surpass European Cities Facing Virus Restrictions

Russia has meanwhile denied that it plans to open up for vaccine tourism.

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