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Russia To Discuss Punishments For Off Topic MPs
Parliamentarians could face interruptions or speaking bans for irrelevant speeches.
Russia Outlaws the National Endowment for Democracy
The D.C.-based nonprofit foundation is the first to be officially designated as an "undesirable organization" by Russian law enforcement.
Putin Is Isolating Russia From the World
The message is like that from the Soviets: Russians who deal with foreigners can invite serious problems.
Russia to Require Officials to Undertake Military Service
The law is to be passed 'in the very near future' according to a defence official.
Putin Creates Official Holiday on Anniversary of Crimea Annexation
The 27th February will now officially be known as 'Special Forces Day'.
Russian Parliament Set to Request €4 Trillion in WWII Reparations From Germany
Russian MPs call for Germany to "remember history" when imposing EU sanctions.
Bid to Condemn 'Annexation of East Germany' in Russian Parliament
The move is a response to Western uses of the term when discussing Crimea.