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06.02.2008, 06:54
A group of British-educated Russians is urging the Kremlin to reconsider the decision to close two British Council offices. They say the decision has damaged Russia's image and has been a blow to millions of Russians.
03.01.2008, 17:08
The continued activity of the British Council in Russia's regions could lead to a further deterioration in relations between the two countries warns the Russian Foreign Ministry. Last month the ministry ordered the Council to halt its activities in all re
13.12.2007, 03:54
All offices belonging to the British Council, except for their headquarters in Moscow, will be prevented from operating in Russia from New Year's Day, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry.
30.11.2009, 12:37
The British Crown Prosecution Service is to state in court that it does not see a political or economic angle in the criminal case against self-exiled Russian businessman Evgeny Chichvarkin, reports Kommersant daily.
12.01.2010, 13:48
Last year Britain’s “no extradition” attitude towards Russian requests shifted. For the first time in decades some of requests have been satisfied, said Russian General Prosecutor Yury Chaika.
14.10.2010, 18:43
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After William Hague’s visit to Moscow, many analysts still doubt that “a quick new start” in relations with Russia is among London’s priorities.
30.11.2009, 18:41
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Europe has long been condemning the communist regime, but none of the countries has gone as far as Poland, where a law was signed allowing people to be fined or imprisoned for keeping and buying communist symbols.
17.06.2010, 12:10
The Kyrgyz government is putting pressure on London via the US. If Washington wants to keep its transit air base, it should ask its British friends to extradite the ousted Kyrgyz president’s son, an official said.
13.10.2010, 16:23
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The 23-year-old head of a controversial Russian drug clinic has been sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for abducting addicts and forcing them into rehabilitation.
05.04.2010, 19:00
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The media should be banned from quoting terrorists’ statements, according to a deputy from the ruling United Russia party. Robert Schlegel has submitted a respective draft law to the State Duma.
Published: 29 January, 2009, 20:02
The court in Russia has declared void the largest part – amounting to around 130 million roubles (around $US 3.7 million) – of alleged tax violations by the British Council, brought up by Russia’s tax police.
