Several hundred people in major cities of Russia’s Far East joined unauthorized protests in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, with some scuffle and detentions taking place. Sputnik’s correspondents […]
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Back to news homeAll Russian Citizens Are Brothers for Belarusians, Lukashenko Says
Belarusians have brotherly feelings for all Russian nationals, not just for Russian people proper, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview aired on the Russia-1 TV channel, TASS reports. […]
VCs dispense with niceties during Capitol riots: “Never talk to me again”
It was hard not to feel emotional today, as the world watched for more than four hours as rioters stormed into and throughout the Capitol building in Washington to disrupt […]
The Kremlin Need Have No Fear of Mass Economic Protests
Yet another year ends with Russians poorer and worse off than before, as both disposable incomes and the standard of living have fallen, said Vladislav Inozemtsev in his opinion for […]
Law Granting Immunity to Former Presidents Comes into Force in Russia
A law granting immunity to former Russian presidents comes into force on January 2. The law was approved by the Russian State Duma on December 9, by the Federation Council […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New Year Celebration Plans Disclosed
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested earlier that Vladimir Putin may be able to catch his breath during the New Year holidays, Sputnik reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin will celebrate […]
Putin Sends Personal Letter to Biden, Appeals for Closer Cooperation Between Moscow and Washington
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to US President-elect Joe Biden to wish him a happy new year, and expressed confidence that they would soon work together to build improved […]
Putin Signs Law on Criminal Sanctions for Violations of Procedures for Foreign Agents
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on criminal responsibility of up to five years of incarceration for gross violations of the foreign agents bill by individuals, media workers, […]
Putin: Russia Always Ready to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Other Countries
Providing humanitarian aid is one of the key areas covered by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and Russia will always provide the necessary assistance to other countries, Russian President […]
Four Members of Islamic State Detained in Russia
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has apprehended four members of the Islamic State terror group (outlawed in Russia) who were plotting a terror attack near the building of the law […]