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Russia to Amend Law to Fine U.K. Media After London Fines RT

Earlier, Britain fined the RT television channel over its coverage of the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal.

opinion

The Geopolitics of Theresa May’s Dutiful Handshake

May was right to take the G20 meeting with Putin at Osaka, even if she hated doing so.

Repairing ties

Putin Says Meeting With British PM Could Be Step to Moving Past Skripal Row

"All this fuss about spies and counterspies, it is not worth serious interstate relations," Putin said.

Bad blood

'We Won't Change Our Behavior,' Kremlin Says to Britain

Britain is responsible for damaging its relations with Russia, the Kremlin says.

Skripal saga

All Would Have Died If Russia Was Behind Salisbury Attack, U.K. Novichok Victim Told

"I didn't really get any answers. I just got Russian propaganda," Charlie Rowley said of his meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Britain.

Londongrad

A Russian Is Now London’s Richest Man — Forbes

Mikhail Fridman was named in the "Trump Dossier" and accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election.

International waters

British Ship Shadows Russian Naval Task Force in English Channel

A naval official has said that Britain is facing "significantly emboldened Russian naval activity."

UK

Russia Condemns U.K. Foreign Army Base Plans

The U.K. reportedly plans to open military bases in south-east Asia and the Caribbean.

UK

Russian Mafia Whistleblower Probably Died of Natural Causes, U.K. Inquest Finds

Perepilichny, who sought refuge in Britain, was found collapsed after jogging near his luxury home in southwest London.

UK

Russian Cargo Ship Runs Aground off Southwest England

Rescue vessels were heading to assist a Russian bulk cargo ship after it ran aground off beaches in southwest England.

opinion

If Russia Chooses a Different Course, The U.K. Will Respond in Kind

It will take a long time to build the kind of relationship we want with Russia and it will be difficult.

UK

British Planes Scramble to Intercept Suspected Russian Jets

British jets were scrambled to investigate suspected Russian fighter aircraft flying near United Kingdom airspace on Wednesday.

UK

Britain Has Been Moscow’s Enemy 'Since Ivan the Terrible,' Russian Official Says

The Sunday Times cited security sources in reporting that the U.K. has tested capabilities to cause mass blackouts in the Kremlin.

UK

Russian Fugitive Flees London to Return Home. But Why?

Once welcomed in England, Sergei Kapchuk began to fear for his life.

UK

Men Charged in Novichok Attack Were Russian Intelligence Officers, British Prime Minister Says

Russia must rein in the activities of its military intelligence officers and account for their actions, British Prime Minister Theresa May said.

Espionage

British Police Identify Russian Suspects Behind Skripals’ Poisoning, Media Says

The investigators are sure the suspects are Russian, the Press Association said.

UK

West and Russia Square Off Over Empowering Chemical Weapons Body

In the wake of the Skripals' poisoning, Britain leads proposal to give the OPCW greater powers to assign responsibility for violations of the Chemical...

World Cup

Diplomats, England Fans Honor Battle of Stalingrad Dead

"The enduring nature of the relationship between the UK and Volgograd outweighs any political ups and downs in our relationship."

St. Petersburg

British Consulate in St. Petersburg Closes After 26 Years in Operation

"This chapter in our book is coming to an end, this was not our choice,” Britain’s Ambassador said.

Oligarchs

Abramovich Withdraws British Visa Application After Delays, Media Reports

Abramovich reportedly took Israeli citizenship this week after finding himself without a visa to Britain.

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