World Jul 24 Russia denies U.S., U.K. accusations of weapon test in space Russia has dismissed U.S. and British claims that it tested an anti-satellite weapon in space and declared that the accusations served to justify Washington’s own plans to deploy weapons in orbit.
World Jul 07 Russian space official, ex-journalist, charged with treason An ex-journalist who worked as an adviser to the director of Russia's state space corporation has been arrested and jailed on charges of passing military secrets to an unspecified Western nation.
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…
World Jun 23 Putin uses World War II parade to boost support before vote A massive Russian military parade postponed by the coronavirus pandemic will roll through Red Square this week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
World Jun 15 American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges The Moscow City Court read out the conviction of Paul Whelan on charges of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security prison.
Politics May 26 Russia says U.S. leaving overflight treaty will hurt security Russia says the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing military observation flights over military facilities would erode global security.
World May 11 Putin lifts Russia’s shutdown with many restrictions left in place Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared an end to a partial economic shutdown across the country, but he noted that many restrictions measures will stay in place.
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 02 Russia’s Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus Putin said he was extending the non-working policy he ordered earlier for this week to remain in force throughout April. He said there are exceptions for essential industries will keep operating, and grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open.
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.