Russia

Amid Protests, Russia Accuses US Of Interfering In Its "Domestic Affairs"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 24, 2021

The Kremlin on Sunday accused the US embassy of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs after the mission distributed a "demonstration alert" to US citizens in Russia recommending they avoid protests.

US Condemns Russia's "Use Of Harsh Tactics" Against Navalny Supporters

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 24, 2021

Washington on Saturday rebuked Moscow over its use of "harsh tactics" against protesters demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia Sees Unprecedented Protests In Support Of Jailed Kremlin Critic, Over 3,500 Arrested

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 24, 2021

Nearly 3,500 protesters were arrested at demonstrations in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a monitor reported Sunday, as authorities probed violence on the part of both protesters and police.

US Embassy Published Kremlin Critic Supporters' "Protest Routes": Russia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 23, 2021

Russia on Saturday accused the US embassy in Moscow of publishing routes of planned demonstrations in support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and demanded an explanation from American diplomats.

Kremlin Critic's Wife Detained At Rally Against Vladimir Putin: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 23, 2021

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, said Saturday she was detained at an anti-government demonstration in Moscow called by her husband.

Over 1,000 Arrested At Russia Protests Backing Kremlin Critic

World News | Reuters | Saturday January 23, 2021

Police detained over 1,000 people across Russia on Saturday and used force to break up rallies around the country as tens of thousands of protesters demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, whose wife was among those detained.

Russia Wages Online Battle Against TikTok And YouTube

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 23, 2021

"I'm an American!" a young Russian under the username Neurolera exclaims in English on the popular video-sharing app TikTok as she explains how to impersonate a tourist to avoid arrest at a street demonstration.

TikTok Deleted Some Posts Promoting Illegal Pro-Alexei Navalny Protests: Russia

World News | Reuters | Friday January 22, 2021

Russia said on Friday that TikTok had deleted some of what it called illegal posts promoting weekend protests aimed at securing the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Kremlin Critic Planned Protests To Force Kremlin To Release Him: Ally

World News | Reuters | Friday January 22, 2021

Before he returned to Russia, opposition politician Alexei Navalny and his supporters had anticipated he would be arrested and planned to force the Kremlin to release him by staging repeated protests, a close ally has said.

Russian Covid Vaccine In Phase 3 Trial, To Cost Less Than $10 Per Dose In India

India News | ANI | Friday January 22, 2021

The Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" will cost less than USD 10 (about Rs 730) per shot in India and the price is the same for all countries, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Thursday.

Joe Biden Proposes Five-Year Extension Of Russian Nuclear Arms Treaty

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 22, 2021

New US President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday proposed a five-year extension of New START with Russia, the last remaining nuclear reduction treaty between the powers, which expires on February 5.

Why Russia's Vladimir Putin Took A Dip In Icy Water, Wearing Nothing But Swimming Trunks

Offbeat | Reuters | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in nothing but a pair of blue swimming trunks, immersed himself in the freezing water of a cross-shaped pool near Moscow on Tuesday.

India, Brazil Understand Russia, China Are Threats To Them: Pompeo

World News | ANI | Wednesday January 20, 2021

In a parting shot against China and Russia, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) claimed that India and Brazil have understood that Beijing and Moscow are threats to their people.

Indian Military Team To Leave For Russia Soon To Train For S-400 Missile Ops: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 19, 2021

A group of Indian military personnel is leaving for Russia in the next few days to undergo training on key operational aspects of the S-400 air defence systems as Moscow looks at supplying the first batch of the missile to India later this year, officials said today.

Russia's Second Vaccine "100% Effective" In Early-Stage Trials: Report

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 19, 2021

A candidate COVID-19 vaccine known as EpiVacCorona, Russia's second to be registered, proved "100% effective" in early-stage trials, Russian consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has told local media.