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Libya Unity Govt Says Russian Mercenaries Evacuating

UN experts confirmed earlier this month US media reports that a shadowy Russian paramilitary organization had sent its fighters to back Khalifa Haftar...

Historical Amnesia

Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes to Dark Spots of Russian History

The Director of the series “Zuleikha” Yegor Anashkin told The Moscow Times that young actors had never heard of “dekulakization.”

Lockdown Culture

Russian Movie Theater to Offer Drive-In Movies Amid Pandemic

The theaters will show popular movies from past years.

hampered by bureaucracy

Russian Medics Ask Where Putin's Virus Bonuses Went

Putin's bonus promise sounded promising but has "resulted in huge disappointment among doctors," medics say.

pointing fingers

Merkel Cites 'Hard Evidence' Russian Hackers Targeted Her

"Every day I try to build a better relationship with Russia and ... there is such hard evidence that Russian forces are doing this."

opinion Tatyana Stanovaya

The Putin Regime Cracks

Vladimir Putin has become increasingly disengaged from routine matters of governing and prefers to delegate most issues.

Confirmed Diagnosis

Russian Minister Hospitalized With Coronavirus

Vladimir Yakushev was hospitalized just a day after the prime minister Mikhail Mishustin announced his diagnosis.

opinion Dmitry Trenin

Russia–U.S.: No Reset, Just Guardrails

Russia’s top priority should be to carefully maintain equilibrium— though not equidistance — between the United States and China.

Russia Braces for Worst as Coronavirus Spreads to Hinterland

The spread has prompted President Vladimir Putin to warn of "extraordinary" scenarios.

Quarantine Artwork

Russians Battle Confinement Blues With DIY Artwork Challenge

As boredom and restlessness set in under coronavirus quarantine, internet users are posting DIY versions of museum masterpieces.

Trump Says Expects Russians, Saudis to Cut 10M Barrels Oil

The Kremlin denied that Putin spoke with the Saudi crown prince.

Russians Face up to 5 Years in Jail for Spreading False Coronavirus News

The new law also foresees punishment for harming a person's health through spreading false information.

Coronavirus-Hit Russia

In Photos: Russia's New Coronavirus Reality

A peek into everyday life for Russians amid the coronavirus pandemic.

‘We Respect It’: Russia Reacts to Tokyo Olympics’ Coronavirus Postponement

“The health of athletes, organizers and all IOC member state representatives is clearly the priority," Russia's sports minister said.

Russia Sends Ship With Military Ambulances Towards Syria After Virus Outbreak

Syria reported its first case of coronavirus on Sunday.

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