Russia

Soldier's 'Selfie' Raises Questions Over Moscow's Role in Ukraine

World | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 2, 2014

Photos taken by a Russian soldier have sparked controversy after it was revealed they may have been taken in Ukraine, despite Moscow's denials that its troops have intervened in the conflict across the border.

Vladimir Putin's Opponent Sought by Russia Released From Custody in Bulgaria

World | Reuters | Saturday August 2, 2014

A prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin who was detained in Sofia following an extradition request from Moscow was released on Friday by a Bulgarian court on condition he does not leave the country.

NATO Must Change to Better Repel Russian Threat - David Cameron

World | Reuters | Saturday August 2, 2014

NATO must overhaul itself to be able to better defend its members from a potential Russian military threat, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday.

Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin Talk about Ukraine in Phone Call: White House

World | Reuters | Friday August 1, 2014

President Barack Obama voiced deep concerns to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday about Russia's increased support for separatists in eastern Ukraine during a telephone conversation, the White House said.

Vladimir Putin Wants Monasteries, Church Rebuilt Inside Kremlin

World | Reuters | Friday August 1, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for two monasteries and a church that were demolished during Soviet times to be rebuilt in the Kremlin, the largest overhaul of the site's architectural landscape in nearly a century.

Judge Denies Motion to Release Russian Accused of Hacking in the US

Associated Press | Friday August 1, 2014

A 2011 grand jury indictment alleges Seleznev stole more than 200,000 credit card numbers and sold more than 140,000.

US Vice President Joe Biden Praises Japan's New Military Policy

World | Associated Press | Friday August 1, 2014

US Vice President Joe Biden is welcoming Japan's decision to loosen restrictions on its military to allow greater use of force to defend other countries.

Tracing a Perilous Route to MH17 Crash Site

World | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 1, 2014

With hazards including blown-up railway bridges and unexploded shells and mines, the route chosen by international investigators to reach the MH17 crash site on Thursday was fraught with risks.

Polish '#eatapples' Twitter Campaign Bites Back at Russian Sanctions

World | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 1, 2014

Poles launched a Twitter campaign on Thursday urging countrymen to "#eatapples to spite Putin" a day after Russia slapped an embargo on Polish produce in retaliation against Western sanctions.

Blasts as Experts Finally Reach MH17 Crash Site in Ukraine

World | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 31, 2014

Explosions rang out near the crash site of downed flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine on Thursday as international investigators arrived for the first time in nearly a week after Kiev announced a surprise one-day halt to its offensive against rebels.

UK Judge Opens Inquiry into Litvinenko Killing

World | Asscociated Press | Thursday July 31, 2014

A British judge has opened an inquiry into the death of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko, saying the central question is whether the Russian state ordered the killing.

'Complacent' NATO Unprepared for Russian Threat: British Lawmakers

World | Reuters | Thursday July 31, 2014

NATO is not prepared for the threat of a Russian attack on one of its members, British lawmakers said on Thursday, calling for more equipment and troops to be positioned in the Baltic States, which, they said, were particularly vulnerable.

Two New Large Holes Appear at the 'End of the World' Fuelling ET Rumours

Offbeat | Aditi Shorewal | Thursday July 31, 2014

Reindeer herders have found two more mysterious craters in the far north of Russia, reports The Siberian Times. This discovery comes just a few weeks after the sudden appearance of a giant hole in Siberia. The two new craters have only added to the b...

Australian Leaders Differ on Russian Role in War

World | Associated Press | Thursday July 31, 2014

Australia's prime minister and foreign minister on Thursday sent mixed messages on whether Russia was frustrating Dutch and Australian police efforts to retrieve the bodies of victims of the Malaysian airliner disaster in war-torn east Ukraine.

Edward Snowden a Recluse One Year on from Russia Asylum

World | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 31, 2014

Fugitive US intelligence agent Edward Snowden marks on Thursday one year of political asylum in Russia, where he continues to live a life shrouded in mystery amid a dearth of public appearances.

Australian Leaders Differ on Russian Role in War

World | Associated Press | Thursday July 31, 2014

Australia's prime minister and foreign minister on Thursday sent mixed messages on whether Russia was frustrating Dutch and Australian police efforts to retrieve the bodies of victims of the Malaysian airliner disaster in war-torn east Ukraine.

Moscow Fights Back After Sanctions; Battle Rages Near Ukraine Crash Site

World | Reuters | Thursday July 31, 2014

Russia fought back on Wednesday over new U.S. and EU sanctions imposed over Ukraine, where fighting between Moscow-backed rebels and government troops has intensified since a Malaysian airliner was shot down.

John Kerry Arrives in India for Strategic Dialogue

India | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 30, 2014

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi today to hold 5th Indo-US Strategic Dialogue tomorrow during which India will be raising issues of snooping by the US' NSA and terrorism even as the two sides will explore "transformative initiati...

Russia Bans Fruit, Veggies From Poland

World | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 30, 2014

Russia slapped a ban on the import of all fruit and vegetables from Poland on Wednesday in the latest of a series of trade restrictions linked to a deepening showdown with the West over Ukraine.

Russia Says Confused by Barack Obama's Accusations Over Malaysian Jet Crash Probe

World | Reuters | Wednesday July 30, 2014

Russia is puzzled by U.S. President Barack Obama's suggestion that Moscow was not cooperating with an international investigation into what downed a Malaysian Airline's jet earlier this month, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.