Russia & Former Soviet Union

Kremlin reveals what it really thinks of anti-vaxxers
According to President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, staffers who refuse to take a Covid-19 vaccine are being “ostracized” at work
Jan 28, 2022 12:19
Poll reveals German attitudes to Ukraine arms ban
So far, Germany has only offered to send 5,000 helmets to Ukraine, as part of an offer dismissed in Kiev as a ‘joke’
Jan 27, 2022 21:01
US reveals whether it will impose sanctions on Putin – media
Targeting the Russian president would come up against “technical difficulties,” sources told CBS
Jan 27, 2022 20:48
National Guard commander resigns after mass shooting
The resignation of Ukrainian National Guard chief General Mykola Balan was triggered by a massacre in Dnepr, Ukraine
Jan 27, 2022 20:18
Former Soviet Republics exchange fire on the border
Several people were reportedly injured as the militaries of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan engaged in cross-border skirmishes
Jan 27, 2022 20:04
China cautions US over standoff with Russia
Regional security cannot be ensured by expanding military blocs, according to Beijing’s top diplomat
Jan 27, 2022 17:43
Finance Ministry reveals stance on proposed Russian bitcoin ban
Last week, the Bank of Russia suggested that cryptocurrency transactions be prohibited
Jan 27, 2022 17:39
Germany threatens to sanction Russian gas pipeline
The controversial pipeline could be doomed if Russia invades Ukraine
Jan 27, 2022 17:37
Russia & Ukraine find common ground
Representatives from the two nations met as part of the Normandy Format talks
Jan 27, 2022 17:28
Russia warns of NATO nuclear threat
The military bloc is training its members to unleash atomic hellfire, the Foreign Ministry claimed
Jan 27, 2022 17:22
Russian paratroopers should round up gays for public beatings, lawmaker says
Alexander Mikhaylov previously called for animal rights activists to be executed
Jan 27, 2022 13:57
Whу are armed Americans operating in the trenches of Eastern Ukraine? Exclusive
War-hungry armed foreigners in combat clothing are glamorizing the conflict in Donbass
Jan 27, 2022 13:47
Kiev mayor responds to German aid
Berlin opted to donate protective helmets instead of weapons to Ukraine’s army
Jan 27, 2022 13:17
UK Defence Secretary reveals hopes for imminent Moscow showdown
Ben Wallace will meet with Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu to discuss tensions in Ukraine
Jan 27, 2022 12:23
Kremlin answers request to ship weapons to Donbass
Lawmakers have requested that Moscow supply Ukraine’s breakaway republics with military aid
Jan 27, 2022 11:36
Russia reveals US response to security proposals
Moscow’s top diplomat has expressed disappointment over the long-awaited outcome of recent talks
Jan 27, 2022 10:05
Annual Andrei Stenin Photo Contest reveals jury for 2022
All-star team of judges will review works of young photojournalists in this year’s competition
Jan 27, 2022 08:30
Politician calls for stray dogs & animal rights activists to be shot
According to the regional parliamentarian, dogs are not always man’s best friend
Jan 27, 2022 08:11
West using 'rogue tools' on Russia & China – Moscow
Western nations impose sanctions on countries that don’t fall in line, Russian FM claims
Jan 27, 2022 08:08
Russia warns of US relationship with Neo-Nazis in Ukraine
Weapons sent by America to Kiev may end up in the hands of “militants and terrorists,” Russia claims
Jan 27, 2022 08:03
Five killed by guardsman at Ukrainian aerospace factory
The gunman reportedly opened fire on a room full of people
Jan 27, 2022 07:34
Canada to boost troop numbers in Ukraine
Ottawa expands its military presence on Ukrainian soil citing alleged “Russian aggression”
Jan 27, 2022 01:26
WATCH Russian Navy kicks off wargames in Arctic
Russia’s Northern Fleet has begun exercises in the Barents in the Arctic Ocean, Russia’s Ministry of Defense has announced
Jan 26, 2022 22:55
Washington tells Russian ambassador he might have to leave
Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov might be forced to leave the US by April over visa row, he told journalists
Jan 26, 2022 20:45

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