Russia
Kaspersky to officially leave the US
Kaspersky Labs, the Russia-based cybersecurity firm, has stated on its US website that the company will be leaving the United States. This announcement took place about a month after the US government banned Kaspersky from selling its antivirus software in the country.
16 July 2024
Putin-Kim bromance in pictures
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged their inmost thoughts and opened their minds to further develop relations
19 June 2024
Putin, Kim attend ceremony in Pyongyang: Russian media
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a major ceremony in Pyongyang's main square Wednesday, Russian agencies reported, kicking off a summit
19 June 2024
China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back
The US has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and Russian entities since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.
29 April 2024
Moscow terror attack and its aftermath
Putin has been widely credited for bringing security and some semblance of order to Russia after the turbulent decade that followed the collapse of the USSR, however, this attack may shatter some of that confidence.
2 April 2024
Paris mayor says Russian, Belarusian athletes 'not welcome' at Olympics
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday Russian and Belarusian athletes "were not welcome" at the Olympics being staged in the French capital this year.
31 March 2024
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.
19 March 2024
Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order
Abroad, 71-year-old Putin has spearheaded efforts to challenge the dominance of the West.
18 March 2024
Putin wants to transform Russia’s far east into a tourist hotspot – but history shows it won’t be easy
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has taken a trip to Russia’s untamed and isolated far east as part of a campaign to promote tourism in the region
31 January 2024
Ukraine twins smiling through bombs to go for Olympic gold
By Anna Malpas in Kharkiv, Jonathan Brown in Kyiv, Philippe Siuberski in Montpellier and Diane Falconer in Fukuoka
29 January 2024
Melbourne set for new champion
Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.
28 January 2024
Russia's Medvedev, Ukraine's Yastremska in semifinals
Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.
24 January 2024
Apple pays $13.6 million fine to Russia
Apple paid a $13.6-million fine to the Russian government over claims of abusing its dominant position
23 January 2024
Russia suspends operations at fuel export terminal after suspected Ukrainian drone attack
It was not clear how long the disruption would last, how many tankers would have to idle outside the port, and what the knock-on effect would be on international energy markets.
22 January 2024
Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior
From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.
3 January 2024
Russian economy shrank by 1.2% in 2022, less than previously thought
Russia's economy contracted by 1.2 percent last year, less than the 2.1 percent decline previously estimated
30 December 2023
Russia splashes $12 billion to keep aviation sector in the air
Russia has handed out more than $12 billion in state subsidies and loans to keep its aviation sector afloat since Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine cut off supplies of key parts and maintenance services, a Reuters analysis shows.
21 December 2023
Russia test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
The launch of the "Bulava" missile, the first in just over a year, comes as Russia ramps up nuclear rhetoric since revoking its ratification of a key nuclear test ban treaty.
5 November 2023
Russian athletes to compete as neutrals at Paris Paralympics
Russian athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at next year's Paris Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee members voted against a full ban of Russia on Friday.
29 September 2023
Lavrov’s visit consolidates Bangladesh-Russia relations
Lavrov made strong statements on US interference and Russia’s commitment to working with its partners to prevent any outside “dictates.”
9 September 2023