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women's voice

New Russian #MeToo Flashmob Takes Twitter by Storm

Under the new hashtag, female users share their stories of everyday harassment and abuse in the country.
positive steps

Russia, Ukraine Agree ‘Comprehensive’ Cease-Fire in Donbass

The sides have agreed to lay down arms starting midnight this Sunday, July 21.
Countermove

Ukraine Announces Fast-Track Passports After Putin's Russian Citizenship Offer

The decision followed a Russian move to simplify citizenship for Ukrainians.
Syrian conflict

Russia Denies Its Troops Are Fighting in Northwest Syria

"Russia has had no and has no ground forces in Syria," the defense ministry said.
Officials detained

Russian Cops Take Down Security Officials for Planting Drugs on Teen

The officials took the 16-year-old victim to an ATM to withdraw cash for a bribe.
Military Deployment

Russia Has Deployed Ground Forces in Idlib, Syrian Rebels Say

This is the first time Moscow has sent ground troops on the battlefield, rebels say.
Internet security

Chinese and Russian Cyber Watchdogs Meet in Moscow

Cooperation in this area between the two regulators could alarm Russian proponents of Internet freedom.
Passportization

Russia's Putin Extends Passport Offer to Ukraine Citizens

Moscow made the move ahead of Ukrainian parliamentary elections on Sunday.
Offline

Second Russian Nuclear Plant Taken Down After Malfunction

The four-reactor Kalinin plant is located 350 kilometers northwest of Moscow.
cyber defense

U.S. Senator Asks FBI to Investigate Russia's FaceApp Over Security Concerns

Schumer said the photo editing app's location in Russia raises questions
showdown

First Bout With Putin Puts Ukraine’s New Leader Under Spotlight

Zelenskiy is immersed in his first negotiations with Putin.
hold on to power

Kremlin Opens Door to Changing Constitution as Succession Looms

It could potentially allow him to switch roles to retain power as head of the ruling party and prime minister.
Moscow's Response

Russia Accuses the Netherlands of ‘Exploiting’ MH17 Tragedy

“This tragedy has become a tool in a dirty political game,” Russia's Foreign Ministry said on the fifth anniversary of the downing.
Kerch crisis

Russian Court Extends Arrest of Detained Ukrainian Sailors

Moscow accuses the sailors of illegally entering Russian waters, something Kiev denies.
arctic circle

Struggling Murmansk Shipping Company Loses Control of Sole Passenger Line

The ship is a lifeline for Russians living in settlements on the White Sea coast.
Five years

EU Calls on Russia to Accept Responsibility for MH17 on Fifth Anniversary

The victims’ families also called on the Russian government to "take responsibility."
forbidden competitions

Two Russian Boxers Competed While Serving Bans for Doping

Russian anti-doping agency said it had been unaware of the cases and said that it would investigate.
rising doubt

Russians’ Fear of Chernobyl Repeat Hits Record Low, Poll Says

“The generation that remembers the accident is disappearing,”  Levada sociologist Karina Pipiya said.
diplomacy

Russia Denies Visas to Anglo-American School Teachers

The bans could be aimed at pressuring the U.S. into returning two Russian diplomatic compounds.
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