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Russia will not deploy new missiles as long as the United States shows similar restraint in Europe and Asia, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday, after Washington's withdrawal from a Soviet-era arms pact. (Photo: File)

'Won't install new missiles unless US deploys them in Europe,' says Russia

Russia has also pulled out of the deal, but Shoigu said it had no plans to deploy new missiles.

18 Aug 2019 4:26 PM

A passenger jet made an emergency landing in a field outside of one of Moscow's airports Thursday after colliding with a flock of birds, injuring at least 23 people, Russian officials said. (Photo: AP)

23 injured in Russian plane's emergency landing

Ural Airlines lauded the crew for its professionalism in arranging the evacuation.

15 Aug 2019 1:59 PM

Russia’s Ministry of Defence has given few details of the accident. (Representational Image)

Russia says five killed in mysterious rocket test accident: report

The accident occurred during tests on a liquid propellant rocket engine, RIA said, citing Rosatom.

10 Aug 2019 2:30 PM

Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom said early on Saturday that five of its staff members had been killed in an accident during tests on a military site in northern Russia, the RIA news agency reported. (Representational Image)

5 killed in mysterious rocket test accident in Russia: report

Those reports say an area near Nyonoksa is used for tests on weapons, including ballistic and cruise missiles that are used by Russian navy.

10 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia on Saturday endorsed India's move of abrogating Article 370 and bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir, saying the exercise was "carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India." (Photo: File)

'Carried out within framework of Indian Constitution': Russia back Centre's J&K move

Moscow expects that India and Pakistan would not allow aggravation of situation in J&K due to change in special status of state by Centre.

10 Aug 2019 9:48 AM

The United States formally left the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia on Friday after determining that Moscow was violating the treaty and had already deployed at least one banned type of missile, an accusation the Kremlin denies. (Photo: File)

‘We’ll develop new nuclear missiles if you do’: Putin warns Trump

Pact banned land-based missiles reducing the ability of both countries to launch a nuclear strike on short notice.

06 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

Karaglanova had studied at a medical university, ran a travel, fashion and lifestyle blog on Instagram and had more than 80,000 followers. (Photo: Instagram)

'Jealous of her holiday plans': Russian cops arrest man for Instagram model’s murder

Investigators did not disclose the identity of the suspect.

01 Aug 2019 1:58 PM

She had just graduated from medical school and specialised in dermatology. (Photo: Instagram)

Russian Instagram influencer's body found in suitcase at home: Report

She had over 85,000 followers on the social media app.

31 Jul 2019 9:17 AM

The rally came a week after the capital’s biggest protest in years, when some 22,000 marchers called on officials to reverse rulings and allow opposition activists to stand for the city council in September. (Photo: AP)

‘We want free elections’: Russians chant on street, hundreds arrested

The protest was the latest in a wave of demonstrations calling for fair local elections in the capital.

28 Jul 2019 9:25 AM

Once the deal was done police pounced, arresting Said and charging him with human trafficking offences. (Photo: Representational image/File)

Sex trafficker arrested for luring teen into sex slavery

Russian police were tipped off about the plot and staged an operation in Moscow to protect the minor girl.

13 Jul 2019 6:30 PM

Nearly 700 protesters, the so-called black vests, protesting. (Photo: AP)

Nearly 40 people detained during migrant rally in Paris: Police

The protesters wanted the gaovernment to give them housing and settle their legal status.

13 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

Russia releases first group of captive whales despite outcry

Russia returned two killer and six beluga whales to their natural habitat in the Sea of Okhotsk last week.

05 Jul 2019 11:50 AM

The plane belonged to regional Angara airline and was on a regular flight. (Photo: Instagram/ buryatiaofficial)

2 killed as Russian plane crashes into building during emergency landing

Investigators launched a probe into possible violation of air safety regulations, said a statement.

27 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

I have information from the defence ministry of the Russian Federation that this drone was in Iranian airspace,’ Russian news agencies quoted Nikolai Patrushev as telling reporters in Jerusalem. (Representational Image)

Moscow says downed US drone was in Iranian airspace

Iran insists the drone violated Iranian airspace near the Strait of Hormuz, but the Pentagon denies it entered Iranian territory.

25 Jun 2019 5:41 PM

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning Russian airlines from flying to Georgia, starting in July, after violent clashes in the neighbouring country over a Moscow lawmaker speaking in parliament in Tbilisi. (Photo: File)

Putin bans Russian flights to crisis-hit Georgia

According to health ministry, 160 demonstrators and 80 police officers were injured when police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at crowds.

22 Jun 2019 9:56 AM

Kabaeva became a model after leaving the competitive sport and was a Russian lawmaker until 2014. (Photo:AP)

Vladimir Putin's suspected lover gives birth to twin boys

Former Olympic gold medalist and rhythmic gymnast, Alina Kabaeva, 36, has long been rumoured to be in a relationship with Putin.

29 May 2019 11:11 AM

Putin also praised the Mueller report, despite its findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election. (Photo:AP)

Vladimir Putin wants to fully mend Washington-Moscow ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he wanted to 'fully restore' strained ties between US and Russia.

15 May 2019 8:58 AM

Many women are 'so embarrassed to talk about sex, they can barely breathe', she said. (Photo:AP)

To overcome soviet-era taboos, Russians are turning to sex coaches

The Kremlin pushing conservative values in recent years, sex, as a subject, remains largely unmentionable in Russia.

10 May 2019 9:30 AM

He did not specify if the plane was struck directly. (Photo:AP)

Pilot confirms lightning led to emergency landing in deadly plane blaze in Russia

The pilot of a Russian passenger plane on the runway of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 41 people, said lightning led to the landing.

06 May 2019 4:13 PM

Dramatic footage shared on social media showed Aeroflot's Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, land at Sheremetyevo international airport, flames and black smoke pouring from its fuselage. (Photo: Twitter)

At least 41 dead in Russian plane blaze disaster

The jet reportedly managed to land on its second attempt, hitting the ground with its landing gear first and then its nose.

06 May 2019 6:49 AM