Tag: Russia
Russia says soldiers crossed Ukraine border ‘by accident’
Russian military sources quoted by state agencies on Tuesday said that Russian troops captured by Kiev and shown on Ukrainian…
FIFA urges Russia to cut two World Cup host cities
Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said Tuesday that world football’s ruling body FIFA has recommended reducing the number of 2018…
No progress on Ukraine truce or peace talks – Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that no progress was reached on establishing a ceasefire or starting peace negotiations…
Putin aide denies Ukraine rebel claims of Russia sending arms
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman denied Sunday a Ukrainian separatist leader’s claim that the insurgents had just received a large shipment…
Alembekova steps up for Russia to win 20km walk title
Elmira Alembekova of Russia kept up a national tradition when she strode to victory in the 20km walk at the…
Russia eyes new airline for Crimea flights
A Russian minister said on Wednesday the government was discussing the creation of a new airline to serve the Ukraine’s…
US action hero Steven Seagal plays gig in Crimea
Hollywood tough guy and musician Steven Seagal played a weekend concert in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, appearing on…
Russia hits back at West with huge food imports ban
Russia retaliated against tough new Western sanctions on Thursday, banning most food imports from the United States and the European…
Putin’s approval rating soars to 87% in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s domestic approval rating has soared to 87 per cent, pollsters said on Thursday, the highest level…
EU hits Russia with economic sanctions
After months of hesitation, the EU finally agreed Tuesday to impose economic sanctions against Russia, hoping to make it change…
Russia ordered to pay $50 billion to Yukos shareholders
Russia has been ordered by an arbitration court in The Hague to pay shareholders of Yukos a record $50 billion…
Samsung delays Tizen smartphone sales launch
Samsung Electronics said Monday it would postpone the roll-out of its new smartphone based on Tizen, a home-grown operating system…
Giant crater in Russia’s far north sparks mystery
A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as “the end of the world” is…
Shakhtar ‘confident’ players will return to Ukraine
Shakhtar Donetsk president Rinat Akhmetov says he is confident Brazil striker Fred and five teammates who have refused to return…
Putin says international experts must have access to crash site
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday it was essential for international investigators to be granted safe access to the…
Ten people dead in Moscow metro accident
Ten people died and scores were taken to hospital after a train derailed in Moscow’s packed metro during rush hour…
Ukraine clashes kill 12 civilians
Escalating clashes between pro-Kremlin separatists and Ukrainian forces on Sunday killed 12 civilians and forced the new Western-backed leader to…
Egypt police arrest man for raping Russian tourist
Egyptian police said Saturday they have arrested a driver for raping a Russian tourist in a resort town, as the…
Russian accused of hacking ‘may die in US prison’
The lawmaker father of a disabled Russian man detained by Washington on hacking charges said on Friday his son was…
Snowden applies to extend Russia stay
Fugitive United States intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has formally requested to stay in Russia past July 31, when his one-year…
Russia’s Putin ‘can be dangerous’ – Clinton
Russian President Vladimir Putin “can be dangerous” and will always push other political leaders as far as he can, former…
Ukraine claims rebels flushed from main stronghold
Ukraine’s interior minister said on Saturday that most pro-Russian rebels and their top commander had fled their main eastern stronghold…
Russian lawmakers pass new bill restricting Internet
Russia’s parliament passed a bill on Friday requiring Internet companies to store Russians’ personal data inside the country in an…
Russia warns Ukraine’s EU deal will have ‘serious consequences’
Russia on Friday warned of “serious consequences” after ex-Soviet Ukraine and Moldova signed key association agreements with the European Union…
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World Cup: Algeria hold Russia for historic feat
CURITIBA (AFP) – Algeria progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history…
WORLD CUP: Algeria joins Nigeria in Group of 16
A 60th minute header by Islam Slimani gave Algeria the point they needed to reach the second round of the…
Belgium beat Russia to secure 2nd round place
A late goal from Divock Origi fired Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup here Sunday with a…
Putin orders Russia forces on ‘full combat alert’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops in central Russia on “full combat alert” for snap drills, the defence minister…
Proposal to ‘ban high heels’ in Russia causes uproar
Russian women may soon undergo a dramatic makeover if a Kremlin-friendly lawmaker has his way and pushes through a ban…
Kerzkakhov saves Russia with vital strike
Alexander Kerzhakov rescued Russia in their first World Cup finals match since 2002, scoring three minutes after coming on as…