Russian clash with West a ruse to keep elite in power: dissident
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has no short term solution and is part of a fabricated conflict with the West to distract everyday Russians from corruption and incompetence.
Russia must defend itself if 'threatened': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would have to defend itself if threatened, adding that NATO is "coming to its borders".
Russian MPs back 'right to be forgotten online' law
Russia's lower house of parliament gave initial backing to a bill requiring Internet search sites to remove access to inaccurate and outdated personal information.
Kerry urges Lavrov to respect Ukraine ceasefire
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday pressed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to ensure that Moscow respects the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine.
Russia says 'very worrying' slowdown in Iran nuclear talks
Russia's negotiator has described a "very worrying" slowdown in progress in nuclear talks between Iran and six major powers ahead of a June 30 deadline to finalise a historic accord.
Pussy Riot member arrested at Moscow women's rights demo
A member of punk protest group Pussy Riot and a fellow activist were arrested at a demonstration in Moscow demanding better conditions for women held in Russian prisons.
Russian fighter flies dangerously close to US plane: Pentagon
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to an American reconnaissance aircraft during an “unprofessional” intercept in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Washington accuses Russia of 'outright lies' on Ukraine
Washington's UN envoy accused Russia of spinning "outright lies" on Ukraine designed to hide the Kremlin's direct involvement in a war it launched to thwart Kiev's pro-Western drive.
US envoy meets Poroshenko as concerns for Ukraine grow
Washington's UN ambassador met with Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko at a time of renewed hostilities with pro-Russian fightersю
Italy gives Putin stage to make case against sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin used a trip to Italy to press his case against international sanctions and was urged by Pope Francis to make a "sincere effort" for peace in Ukraine.
56-yo Kazakhstani wins Omsk half marathon for 6th time
56 y.o. Kostanay native Sergey Polikarpov has won the Spring Half Marathon in Omsk, Russia for the sixth time.
Kazakhstan's Senate Speaker Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev meets with Chairman of Russian Federation Council in Moscow
Chairman of the Kazakh Senate Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev had a meeting with Chairman of Russia’s Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko.
Kyrgyzstan fears outflow of doctors to Kazakhstan, Russia
Accession to the Eurasian Union is having a negative effect on Kyrgyzstan's healthcare system.
Public in NATO countries against arming Ukraine: poll
A majority of citizens from eight NATO countries are against sending arms to Ukraine to help battle pro-Russian separatists.
Isolated Putin seeks sympathetic hearing in Italy
Vladimir Putin makes a rare international outing with a high-profile visit to Italy and the Vatican.
Putin signs off on amnesty for hidden assets
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law an amnesty for people who illegally spirited funds out of the country.
Dzhuna, Kremlin psychic healer, dies at 65
Dzhuna, a famed mystic healer and astrologer who is said to have treated Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and Russian celebrities, died on Monday at 65.
G7 summit opens with tough line on Ukraine
The leaders of Germany and the United States hammered home a tough line on Russia as they kicked off a G7 summit dominated by crises in Ukraine and Greece.
Russia, Qatar face losing World Cups if bribery proven: FIFA official
Russia and Qatar could lose the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if irregularities are proven in them being awarded the hosting rights.
Merkel, Obama: Russia sanctions to stay until Ukraine truce implemented
US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Western sanctions must remain in place against Russia until it complies with a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.