MOSCOW (Reuters) – The trigger for some of the biggest protests to sweep Russia in years was the arrest of opposition politician and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who was detained on his return to the country last month after surviving … Read More
The Kremlin deployed a brutal “castle” strategy to protect Putin from pro-Navalny protesters but huge numbers are risking beatings and imprisonment to make their voices heard. Anton Vaganov via Reuters MOSCOW—The opulent, fortified Kremlin, which stands right in the center … Read More
President Vladimir Putin announced the proposals in his annual state of the nation address–Reuters Russia’s government has resigned, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could prolong his stay in power. If approved by the public, the … Read More
Moscow and Jerusalem have substantially stepped up their military cooperation in recent years. Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Russian military industry requires consistent infusions of technology in order to complete the transition from the post-Cold War doldrums. Notwithstanding the … Read More
The Russian government is apparently fuming after the United States issued an alert about anti-corruption protests and included the locations and times. The U.S. Embassy noted the demonstrations, which are being planned for Saturday in cities throughout Russia in support … Read More
Russia is critically dependent on exports and imports, and economic isolation will be a “disaster”, said the chairman of the board of directors of the Russian conglomerate Severstal, the 4th richest man of Russia, Alexei Mordashov during Gaidar Forum. “We … Read More
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -The office of the U.S. Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday said Russia was “likely” behind a string of hacks identified last month that gained access to several federal agencies. The office, along with the FBI, the … Read More
According to an online report, the two sides agreed on the transfer of several points in the area of Al-Heri village, and the Imam Ali base next to Albu Kamal, to Russian control. According to the Meir Amit Intelligence and … Read More
US Navy photo “For the first time, we’re not chasing anyone,” Russian strongman Vladimir Putin declared in a section of his 2020 State of the Nation address focused on Russia’s military. “We’re not catching up with anyone. On the contrary, other … Read More
Moscow, Dec 20, IRNA – Iran’s economic and political relations with Russia that were subjected to historical ups and downs have been improving during the past few years and according to analyst, they are now so strong that have had … Read More