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Russian police detain a protester at a demonstration against President Vladimir Putin in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, May 5, 2018. A group that monitors political repression in Russia says more than 350 people have been arrested in a day of nationwide protests against the upcoming inauguration of Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president. (Photo: AP)

He is not our czar: Nearly 1600 reported arrested in Russian anti-Putin protests

Police also used batons against protesters who chanted 'Putin is a thief!' and 'Russia will be free!'

06 May 2018 11:38 AM

The meeting in The Hague was held on Moscow's request to discuss the Skripal poisoning while an inquiry is still ongoing. (Photo: File/AP)

Russia points fingers at Britain and US over 'grotesque' spy poisoning

British and Russian officials faced off at a closed-door meeting for the first time since the poisoning of the Skripals on March 4.

04 Apr 2018 6:55 PM

‘If there is no explanation, the Russian side will deem the actions towards our plane as illegal and also reserve the right to take similar action against British airlines,’ it said in a statement. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

Moscow demands explanation after Britain searches Russian passenger plane

Russia’s Ministry of Transport said on Saturday that Moscow would demand an official explanation from Britain.

31 Mar 2018 5:29 PM

The fire at the Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo, a city in Siberia, about 3,000 kilometers east of Moscow, was extinguished on Monday morning after burning through the night. (Photo: AP)

Russian shopping mall fire kills 64; no alarms reported

The Investigative Committee said it has detained four people for questioning but would not immediately give the cause of the fire.

26 Mar 2018 3:34 PM

International pressure mounted on Vladimir Putin over the Cold-War style poisoning of a spy on British soil, as an ugly war of words took a stinging new turn with comparisons to Hitler in the 1930s. (Photo: File)

International pressure mounts on Putin over poisoning of spy on UK soil

UK and its allies say Russia was behind the poisoning of Skripal and his daughter, who remain in a critical condition in Salisbury.

22 Mar 2018 10:12 AM

Backed by state TV and the ruling party, and credited with an approval rating of around 80 per cent, Putin faced no credible threat from a field of seven challengers. (Photo: AP)

No desire for arms race: Putin tells West after winning elections

Putin’s victory, which comes at a time when his relations with the West are on a hostile trajectory.

20 Mar 2018 8:53 AM

Putin’s thumping victory will extend his total time in office to nearly a quarter of a century, until 2024, by which time he will be 71. (Photo: AFP)

Putin easily wins another six-year term, firms grip on Russia

Putin has promised to use his new term to beef up Russia’s defences against the West and to raise living standards.

19 Mar 2018 10:14 AM

President Putin stressed that Russia was the first country to destroy its chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

Putin dismisses UK’s accusation over ex-spy’s poisoning, calls it ‘nonsense’

Putin said, 'Russia does not possess such agents. We have destroyed all our chemical arsenals under control of international observers.'

19 Mar 2018 9:07 AM

Polling at around 70 per cent, the macho leader is sure to extend his term to 2024 despite a lacklustre campaign ahead of a summer when global attention will be glued to Russia as it hosts the football World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Isolated but defiant, Russia set to re-elect strongman Putin

Putin is standing against 7 other candidates, including millionaire communist Pavel Grudinin, but none are polling more than 8 per cent.

18 Mar 2018 8:32 AM

Britain's foreign secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of personally ordering the poisoning. Putin's spokesman denounced the claim. (Photo: AP)

Spy poisoning standoff: Russian foreign ministry summons UK envoy

Russia is expected to announce the expulsion of some British diplomats in a retaliatory measure.

17 Mar 2018 1:15 PM

May said there was ‘no alternative conclusion’ other than that the Russian state was culpable" for the attack on Skripal and his daughter, who fell ill from exposure to a substance called Novichok. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Moscow asserts it will retaliate soon to May firing of envoys over spy poisoning

‘The British government made a choice for confrontation with Russia,’ the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

15 Mar 2018 12:55 PM

The ministry was cited as saying that the transport plane crashed at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province. (Photo: AFP/File)

Russian transport plane crashes in Syria killing all 32 onboard

Initial information suggested the crash may have been caused by a technical fault.

06 Mar 2018 7:35 PM

While it is not clear who is financing the “Elections: Adults Only” content that has also appeared on social networks and YouTube, the appeal to younger voters is unlikely to displease the Kremlin. (Photo: AFP)

Adults only: Ads and viral videos aim to sex up Russian election

A separate video appeared on YouTube this month with the title, 'Sex and elections are for adults only'.

01 Mar 2018 5:38 PM

Claiming that she had first hand information on the link between Donald Trump and Kremlin Vashukevich asked for help after being arrested in Thailand. (Photo: Instagram/ nastya_rybka.ru)

Russian escort arrested in Thailand offers info on Russia probe in exchange for help

Vashukevich better known as Nastya Rybka, had an affair with Deripaska who she alleged hired ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort.

28 Feb 2018 12:42 PM

Sunday's shooting comes exactly one month before the March 18 presidential election that Vladimir Putin is almost guaranteed to win. (Representational Image)

‘Soldier of Islam’ or bringer of death: IS attacks church in Russia, kills 5

An unidentified gunman fired at worshippers at the church in the town of Kizlyar in the mainly Muslim region, local press reports said.

19 Feb 2018 2:29 PM

The pilots of the An-148 regional jet did not report any problems before the twin-engine aircraft plunged into the field about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Domodedovo Airport, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

Russian airliner crashes right after takeoff, kills all 71 on board

The Saratov Airlines flight disappeared from radar minutes after departure for city of Orsk, some 1,500 kms to the southeast.

12 Feb 2018 9:47 AM

In this screen grab provided by the Life.ru, the wreckage of a AN-148 plane is seen in Stepanovskoye village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Domodedovo airport, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Saratov Airlines crashes near Moscow, 71 people feared dead

The Antonov An-148 plane operated by Saratov Airlines was flying to Orsk, a city in Urals, and crashed in Ramensky district outside Moscow.

11 Feb 2018 6:22 PM

The Foreign Ministry statement warns Russian citizens that when abroad they face a serious threat of arrest by other countries at Washington's request. (Photo: File)

US ‘hunting’ Russians around the world to arrest: Russian foreign ministry

It said more than 10 Russians had been detained in foreign countries with US involvement since the start of 2017.

02 Feb 2018 4:30 PM

According to investigative committee, five students and one teacher were injured in the attack.(Photo: AP)

Russian teen attacks students with axe, sets classroom ablaze, injures 6

Russia’s Investigative Committee said the attacker was detained and was now hospitalised after a suicide attempt.

20 Jan 2018 10:05 AM

The Investigative Committee says it is treating the incident as attempted murder of two or more people. Of the 15 who were hurt, 12 have been hospitalised, the city health department says. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Moscow: 15 people hurt in knife fight between 2 students in school

The regional health ministry says that a female teacher and two students aged around 15 have been seriously wounded and are in surgery.

15 Jan 2018 4:24 PM

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