2022-05-18 Russia: Nearly 1,000 Ukraine Soldiers Surrender at Mariupol Factory
Russia says that nearly 1,000 Ukrainian troops who defended a large steel factory in Mariupol have surrendered. The announcement Wednesday…
2020-12-21 Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Mixed Reaction
People in the United States and Europe welcomed the arrival of the western-made coronavirus vaccine. However, the Russian-made vaccine has…
2020-07-16 US, Britain, Canada Accuse Russia of Hacking Coronavirus Research
The United States, Britain and Canada have accused Russia of trying to steal Western research into coronavirus vaccines and treatments.…
2020-03-11 Russia Could Extend Putin’s Presidency Past 2024
Russian lawmakers have approved constitutional changes to permit President Vladimir Putin to remain in power past 2024. Russia’s lower house…
2020-02-27 US Struggles to Break Ties between Russia, Venezuela
In October 2016, the head of Russia’s largest oil company traveled to the birthplace of Hugo Chávez, the former president…
2020-01-22 Largest Swimming Pool in Russia’s Muslim South Bans Women
The largest swimming pool in Russia’s Muslim-majority North Caucasus area has banned all women from using the pool. Rights groups…
2019-11-19 Russia, Palestinians Denounce US Support for Israel Settlements
Russia says the United States decision giving support to Israeli settlement claims in the occupied West Bank will hurt the…
2019-10-21 With Sochi Summit Meetings, Russia Seeks Influence in Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to welcome national leaders from across Africa to the Black Sea port of Sochi…
2016-03-03 Russia Seen As Threat to US, Says General
Russia is sending troops to several regions and sees the U.S. and NATO as long-term threats, said NATO’s military commander…
2016-02-18 Russia to Spend Billions on Gas Pipeline in Pakistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Pakistan in the next few months to begin a gas pipeline project.…
2016-02-11 Russia Offers Ceasefire Proposal for Syria
Russia is proposing talks about a ceasefire in Syria, but European diplomats have expressed concerns about the offer. The Europeans…
2016-01-25 Russia, Ukraine See Red Over Coca-Cola Message
The red-and-white logo for Coca-Cola is quickly recognized by people around the world. It uses those colors in advertising and…
2015-12-15 Russia Fires Warning Shots at Turkish Boat
Russia reported that it fired warning shots Sunday at a Turkish fishing boat in the Aegean Sea. The Russian defense…
2015-12-10 American Craft Beer on Tap in Russia
Russian relations with the United States may be strained, but not when it comes to beer. American-style craft beer is…
2015-11-17 Russia Says Explosives Brought Down Plane in Egypt
Russia admits that last month’s airplane crash in Egypt was a terrorist attack. Explosives were found in the wreckage and…