World Nov 30 President of Belarus offers to host Russian nuclear weapons Lukashenko made the remarks as he moves to cement ties with Russia, his main ally and sponsor, amid tensions with the West over his disputed reelection last year and a crackdown on dissent in Belarus.
World Nov 30 Putin says NATO troops in Ukraine would be a 'red line' for Moscow Speaking to participants of an online investment forum, the Russian president said that NATO's eastward expansion has threatened Moscow's core security interests.
World Nov 28 Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary vote boosts president's clout With over 90% of precincts counted, three blocs all supporting Zhaparov emerged as the top vote-getters. Some opposition parties quickly challenged the results, accusing authorities of vote-rigging.
World Nov 12 Kremlin alleges NATO threats, denies plans to invade Ukraine The Kremlin has rebuffed allegations that a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow's aggressive intentions.
World Oct 28 Moscow shuts most workplaces as COVID infections, deaths soar The government's coronavirus task force on Thursday reported 1,159 deaths in 24 hours. To contain the spread President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nonworking period from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7.
World Oct 21 Moscow closing schools, many businesses as virus deaths soar Restaurants, movie theaters and many retail stores in Moscow will be closed for 11 days starting Oct. 28, along with other new restrictions, officials said Thursday, as Russia recorded the highest numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths since the pandemic…
World Oct 20 Putin keeps Russian workers home for a week as deaths soar The government task force on Wednesday reported 1,028 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. That brought the total death toll to 226,353, which is by far the highest in Europe.
Health Oct 11 Russia's new COVID-19 infections, deaths near all-time highs Russia's daily coronavirus infections and deaths are hovering near all-time highs amid a lagging vaccination rate and the Kremlin's reluctance to toughen restrictions.
World Oct 04 Russia film crew set to blast off to make 1st movie in space The project has been hailed by Russia's space chief as a chance to raise the prestige of the nation’s space program.
World Aug 20 Top Russian independent TV station branded a 'foreign agent' The Dozhd (Rain) TV channel's head Natalya Sindeyeva denounced the move as unfair, saying the TV channel has been fully transparent about its funding and published its financial documents.