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Putin-Lukashenko Meeting

Putin, Lukashenko to Meet After Belarus Plane Diversion

The meeting in Sochi comes as airlines revealed Russia has blocked some European flights for avoiding Belarus airspace.

Russia Expels Italian Diplomat in a Tit-For-Tat Move: Ministry

Rome said that the Russian expulsion of the Italian diplomat was "unjust".

U.S. Urges Airlines to Exercise 'Extreme Caution' Near Russia-Ukraine Border

The FAA cited “escalating regional tensions between Russia and Ukraine” with a potential for military conflict as the reason for its warning.

Sealed Communications

Apple Faces Anti-Telegram Lawsuit Following U.S. Capitol Riot

A U.S. NGO has sued Apple in a bid to remove Telegram from its App Store, claiming the app fails to filter out far-right extremist activity.

Russia Says Leaving Open Skies Military Treaty

Russia has announced its intention to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty citing the "lack of progress" maintaining its function since the U.S. with drew...

Russia Says 'Not Sending Troops' to C.Africa

The CAR government said earlier Monday that Russia, along with Rwanda, had sent in hundreds of troops to the country.

Consulates Closing

U.S. Planning to Close Last Consulates in Russia

The outgoing Trump administration is planning to close the two remaining U.S. consulates in Yekaterinburg and the Far East city of Vladivostok.

Another Goodbye

Bulgaria Expels Russian Military Attache for Spying

Bulgaria has expelled a Russian military attache after prosecutors opened a probe against him for spying on U.S. troops in the E.U. and NATO member states...

Tense Relations

Pompeo Blames Russia for Massive U.S. Cyberattack

Russia was "pretty clearly" behind the devastating cyberattack, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

rare appearance

Russian Navy to Join NATO Countries for Joint Exercises in 10-Year First

The last time the Russian Navy operated together with NATO ships was in 2011.

Covid Geopolitics

Russia Denies Turkish Report of Sputnik Vaccine Refusal

A Turkish newspaper report saying Turkey had rejected Russia's vaccine was later called "fake news."

Moscow Calls on Iran to Treat Nuclear Deal With 'Responsibility'

The agreement was signed in 2015 by Iran and several world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear activities in exchange for an easing of sanctions.

Self-Isolation, Elections and Vibes: Google Ranks Top Russian-Language Searches of 2020

The Russian-language version of Google posted its end-of-year video. Spoiler alert: it’s as depressing as you think.

Who’s Afraid of Jennifer Psaki?

With the Obama-era spokeswoman set to return in the Biden administration, Russian state television gets ready to revisit its old obsession.

5 Questions About Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine, Answered

As Russia moves forward with its mass vaccination drive, many people inside and outside the country remain skeptical.

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Encounters On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train

How do you approach a stranger on the streets? How do you ask to take a photograph without speaking the language?

W. House Calls Putin Proposal on Nuclear Treaty 'Non-Starter'

The U.S. rejected Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty for one year unconditionally.

opposition assault

Campaigner for Kremlin Critic Navalny Beaten Up

Regional campaigners for Navalny have reported numerous threats and acts of intimidation in the lead-up to Sunday's elections.

'Principle of Reciprocity'

Russia Expels 3 Slovak Diplomats in Tit-For-Tat Move

Slovakia announced on August 10 that it was removing three Russian embassy staff over what it said was "serious crime."

'Work Is Still Needed'

Council of Europe Urges Russia to Up Anti-Corruption Efforts

Since the Council of Europe's anti-corruption council's last report in 2017, Russia has complied with nine of out of 22 recommendations.

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