World Jul 01 Russian voters agree to extend Putin’s rule to 2036 Russian election officials say a majority of voters have approved amendments to constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. But the weeklong balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other…
Science Jun 25 Siberian heat wave alarms scientists On Saturday, the thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius — or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit — in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk in Russia’s Sakha Republic.
World Jun 09 Moscow lifts lockdown restrictions amid virus concerns Critics are concerned about a new wave of infections and allege the move was politically motivated. The sudden ending of restrictions comes weeks before a nationwide vote on a constitutional change that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in…
World May 12 Russia: Putin’s spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he is hospitalized with the coronavirus.
World Apr 28 Russian doctors, nurses face more risks as virus cases grow Reports of infected medical workers are emerging almost daily as Russia copes with the coronavirus.
Science Apr 17 U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan A U.S.-Russian crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan following a stint on the International Space Station and was greeted with extra precautions due to the coronavirus.
World Apr 13 Coronavirus upends Putin’s political agenda in Russia A nationwide vote on April 22 was supposed to finalize sweeping constitutional reforms that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036, if he wished.
Economy Apr 09 Oil-producing nations seek global deal to stabilize market Oil-producing countries including those of the OPEC cartel and Russia are trying to limit a crash in prices that, while welcome for consumers, has been straining government budgets and pushed energy companies toward bankruptcy.
Politics Mar 25 Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
World Mar 11 Russia alters constitution to keep Vladimir Putin in power beyond 2024 A nationwide vote on the proposed amendments is set for April 22, while Kremlin critics condemned the move as a cynical manipulation and called for protests.