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Pilot Who Crash-Landed Plane Says He's No Hero, Gets Top State Honours

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 17, 2019

Two Russian pilots safely landed an airliner carrying 233 people in a cornfield outside Moscow after striking a flock of birds, prompting the Kremlin to hail them as heroes who will receive top state awards.

Nearly 40,000 People Join Moscow Opposition Rally After Crackdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 10, 2019

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Moscow on Saturday after mass police detentions at recent protests that have been among the largest since President Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin in 2012.

Ex-Russian Arms Tycoon Quietly Wields Influence In British PM Race

World News | Reuters | Saturday July 20, 2019

A former Russian arms tycoon who had connections at the highest levels of the Kremlin is a major donor to Britain's ruling Conservative Party and counts himself a friend of the man expected to be the country's next prime minister.

Russia Preps S-400 Missiles For NATO Ally Turkey Amid US Sanctions Threat

World News | Amie Ferris-Rotman, Kareem Fahim, The Washington Post | Saturday July 6, 2019

Russia will begin delivering its S-400 air-defense system to NATO-member Turkey in the coming days, a Kremlin spokesman said Friday, in a deal likely to trigger U.S. sanctions and test the bonds of the Western military alliance.

Russia Says Details Of Submarine Fire "State Secret"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 4, 2019

The Kremlin on Wednesday refused to reveal the full story of a fire that killed 14 officers on what was reportedly a nuclear-powered mini-submarine, saying the details of the tragedy were a "state secret."

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump To Discuss Iran, Arms At G20 Summit: Kremlin

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will discuss arms control and Iran and Syria crises on the sidelines of this week's G20 summit in Japan, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Vladimir Putin Fires Two Police Officials Over Journalist's Arrest

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 13, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fired two police generals involved in a discredited criminal case against a journalist, an episode that sparked a mass protest in Moscow the previous day, the Kremlin said.

Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un To Hold First Talks In Russia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin will meet in Russia's Far East on Thursday, the Kremlin said, as the North Korean leader looks to rebuild ties with an old ally amid a standoff with the United States.

North Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un "Soon" To Visit Russia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 23, 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will "soon" visit Russia for his first summit with President Vladimir Putin, state media reported Tuesday, confirming a Kremlin announcement.

Russian Jet's Arrival Fires Up Venezuelan Social Media Amid US Sanctions

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 30, 2019

The unusual arrival of a Russian passenger plane in Caracas has set social media abuzz with rumors about its mission after the Kremlin pledged to support its ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro against a US-backed effort to drive him from office

"Stupid" To Suggest Trump A Russian Agent: Putin's Top Aide

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

A top Kremlin aide on Wednesday dismissed as ridiculous claims that US President Donald Trump has acted as an agent for Russia amid mounting controversy over his alleged ties to Moscow.

Putin Does Not Need Twitter To Be Close To People: Kremlin Spokesman

World News | ANI | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a smartphone, as it would mean complete transparency of his life.

"Big Fat Hoax": Donald Trump Says He Never Worked For Russia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 14, 2019

Standing outside the snow-covered White House on Monday, Donald Trump made an astonishing declaration for a US president: no, he has never been an agent of Russia.

Putin, In New Year Letter To Trump, Says Moscow Is Open For Dialogue

World News | Reuters | Sunday December 30, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a New Year letter to his US counterpart Donald Trump, said on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda", the Kremlin said.

Kremlin Should Take The Lead On Rap Music, Not Shut It Down, Says Putin

World News | Reuters | Sunday December 16, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday the Kremlin should play a leading role in Russian rap music and in youth culture, rather than trying to shut it down.