Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Russia Accuses U.S. State Dept of 'Memory Loss' Over First Man in Space
The U.S. agency angered Russian embassy officials after saying April 12 marked "technological advances space exploration brings" without mentioning a historic Soviet-era flight.
Bringing America Back to the South Caucasus
The United States is in a special position to influence the peacebuilding process given its unique capabilities and the trust it enjoys in both societies.
How Soviet Hero Yuri Gagarin Embarrassed NASA Into Going to the Moon
The cosmonaut rose to fame after becoming the first man to travel to space. As the U.S. hurried to catch up, the space race was on.
Alexei Navalny's Hunger Strike Reaches 12th Day
Navalny first announced he was going on a hunger strike on Wednesday, March 31, in protest of the treatment he has received in prison, claiming that he has not received proper medical treatment for pain in his back and leg.
How Russia Sent the First Man to Space With a 'Steampunk' Contraption
"The device is really a piece of art," University at Albany researcher Kevin Knuth told Newsweek of the instrument that guided the Vostok 1 spacecraft around the Earth sixty years ago today.
Nazi Atrocities at Stalingrad Revealed in Declassified Documents
Russia's ministry of defense has released the documents which describe a prisoner of war camp where up to 1,500 Soviet soldiers were tortured.
Putin Official Warns 'End of Ukraine' Should War Break Out by Russia Border
Dmitry Kozak, who serves as Russian President Vladimir Putin's deputy chief of staff, said an escalation on the part of Ukraine would be "a self-inflicted wound, a shot not in the leg but in the face."
Russia Accuses Slovakia of COVID Vaccine Sabotage, Demands Return of Shots
Russia asked Slovakia on Thursday to return its Sputnik V vaccine supply "due to multiple contract violations."
Guards Try to Break Navalny's Hunger Strike By Roasting Chicken Near Him
Amid concerns over his health in prison, the opposition leader posted on Instagram obstacles to his hunger strike.
U.S. Should Sidestep Ukraine-Russia Conflict
With violence in eastern Ukraine bubbling to the surface, the clamor in Washington for a more aggressive U.S. response is growing louder.
Putin's Adviser Says U.S. Is Developing Biological Weapons Near Russia
Nikolai Patrushev told Kommersant that the U.S. has labs by Russian and Chinese borders "reminiscent of Fort Detrick in Maryland."
Biden Must Oppose the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
In this era of renewed great power competition it's not often that a single policy decision can hit both Russia and China, but the Nord Stream 2 pipeline presents that opportunity for Team Biden.
Vladimir Putin Faces Mass Russia Protest as Alexei Navalny Disappears
A news website in Vladimir reported that the Kremlin critic has been taken to an undisclosed location.
Alexei Navalny Diagnosed With Double Hernia, Losing Feeling in Hands
The jailed Russian opposition leader has been experiencing several health issues since he was imprisoned in February, and has since gone on a hunger strike to boycott inadequate treatment.
U.S. Demands Russia Explain Military Build-up Near Ukraine
The troop build-up on the Ukrainian border is reportedly Moscow's biggest since the conflict erupted in 2014.
No, That Viral Photo Isn't Vladimir Putin's House
A viral photo on social media labeled "Putin's House" led many to falsely believe it was the Russian leader's home. In reality, the home is a design concept of what Vladimir Putin's home might look like through the eyes of Russian architect Roman Vlasov.
Alexei Navalny's Doctor Arrested as Putin Critic Holds Hunger Strike
Anastasia Vasilyeva was among those arrested by police outside of the jail in the town of Pokrov, east of Moscow, on Tuesday.
Vladimir Putin Signs Law That Could Keep Him in Power Until 2036
The law was approved by the Kremlin-controlled legislature and signed into law by Putin.
Dog Steals Reporter's Microphone on Live TV
A Russian TV reporter gave viewers quite a broadcast after a local dog interrupted the segment and ran away with her microphone.
Russian 'Lord of the Rings' TV Adaptation Discovered, Put on YouTube
Russia's Channel 5 put up the production which was shown only once on TV for fans to enjoy on YouTube.
COVID Vaccine For Animals Developed, Will Launch April
Russia's agriculture safety watchdog has registered Carnivak-Cov, the world's first COVID animal vaccine.
U.S., Russia Agree Life Has Gotten Worse for Syrians, But Blame Each Other
Both the United States and Russia are active in Syria's decade-long war, and they see each other as a primary obstacle for peace as the country's crisis deepens even further for everyday citizens.
Not Everything in the World is a Test of U.S. Credibility
Washington can be a very self-centered town.
Russia Plans New Hypersonic Missile Test Amid Arms Race With U.S., China
The Northern Fleet said it would conduct a new test with the Tsirkon anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile in the Barents Sea.
Russia Warns NATO Aggression Must 'Never Be Repeated,' U.S. Rallies Allies
"Russia will continue to firmly advocate strict respect for universal international legal norms, such as the principle of not interfering with the internal affairs of sovereign states," Moscow's embassy in Serbia said to mark 22 years ago since the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia
Alexei Navalny's Health Declining In Russian Prison, Aides Warn
Navalny's aides said he has reported severe back pain and numbness in his leg. Now, they fear his health is getting worse.
Biden's Fragility Puts the U.S. at a Diplomatic Disadvantage
There is a grave danger that Biden's weaknesses will cause America's will and confidence to deteriorate to a point from which a rebound will prove difficult.
China, Russia, North Korea, Iran Build Ties as U.N. Friends Feud with U.S.
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea—members of the 17-party Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations—have built on strategic partnerships with one another in recent days, challenging what they see as an increasingly aggressive United States attempting to thwart their interests.
Russia's Sergei Lavrov Wears Profanity-Laced COVID Mask on China Trip
The Russian foreign minister wore a mask which had been given to him by pool reporters for his birthday.
Mocking by U.S. Adversaries Shows Biden Admin Neither Feared nor Respected
Biden administration officials are fond of saying America is "back." This is true insofar as it means reverting to Obama-era policies.
