News about Russia

New EU sanctions against Russia take effect New European Union sanctions targeting Russia came into force.
12 September 2014 14:13
Obama unveils new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine President Barack Obama said that the United States would intensify sanctions in the defense, finance and energy sectors to punish Russia.
12 September 2014 10:35
Tensions spiral over Russian gas amid Ukraine crisis Poland accused Russia's Gazprom of slashing gas deliveries by half, which analysts said was likely aimed at sending a message to the EU.
12 September 2014 10:11
Three Russian and American astronauts return to Earth Two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut returned to Earth after spending more than six months working aboard the International Space Station.
11 September 2014 15:26
Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD Lithuania and fellow Baltic states Estonia and Latvia are the countries most vulnerable to a Russian block on EU food exports.
11 September 2014 12:45
If Scotland independence recognised, Crimea wants the same Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.
10 September 2014 19:18
Russian Colonel General claims Central Asia can be used by terrorists to transport nuclear weapons A Russian Military official has claimed the territories of Central Asian countries may be used by terrorists, such as those part of the Islamic State, to transport weapons of mass destruction.
09 September 2014 20:08
Life in shadow of bombs for Mariupol children "I'm not afraid," shouted six-year-old Sasha as he leapt across the roofs of makeshift garages not far from the tanks set up to defend the Ukrainian port city.
09 September 2014 13:25
Salenko and Muntagirov to perform in Swan Lake in Almaty Principle dancers of European theatres will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s legendary Swan Lake in the Abay State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Almaty.
09 September 2014 11:28
Russia could restrict airspace in sanctions battle: PM Russia will retaliate against a new round of Western sanctions over Ukraine and may block flights through its airspace.
08 September 2014 14:03
Putin is 'self-centred', says Dalai Lama Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama criticised Russia's President Vladimir Putin as "self-centred" in a German newspaper interview.
08 September 2014 09:59
Ukraine truce takes hold as West lines up Russia sanctions Ukraine and pro-Kremlin insurgents appeared to be observing a truce that could stem five months of bloodshed.
06 September 2014 14:06
Russian Polymetal to invest $640 million into Kazakhstani Kyzyl gold mine Russian gold mining company Polymetal plans to invest up to $640 million into Kazakhstani gold mine Kyzyl.
06 September 2014 13:14
Kiev, rebels agree to pull back troops, swap prisoners Kiev and pro-Russian rebels reached an agreement to pull back troops, swap hostages and send humanitarian aid to war-ravaged eastern Ukraine.
06 September 2014 09:56
Devaluation vs revaluation of Tenge: Kazakhstan keeps fingers crossed Kazakhstan awaits 'a new decision' about the tenge exchange rate, fears a new devaluation and keeps its fingers crossed.
05 September 2014 15:02
EU pressed to up aid to farmers hit by Russia sanctions The European Parliament ratcheted up the pressure on the European Union to increase support for farmers hit by a Russian ban on food.
05 September 2014 14:10
Poroshenko says Ukraine ceasefire plan to be signed Friday Ukraine said it was poised to strike a Kremlin-backed ceasefire deal with rebel leaders after five months of conflict.
05 September 2014 13:16
Paris suspends delivery of warship to Russia over Ukraine France suspended the delivery of the first of two Mistral-class warships to Russia "until November" after fierce criticism.
04 September 2014 14:30
‘Putin Plan’ for settling conflict in Ukraine In order to stop the bloodshed and stabilise the situation in southeast Ukraine, I believe that the parties to the conflict should immediately agree on and coordinate the following steps: Vladimir Putin.
04 September 2014 13:12
Putin unveils Ukraine peace plan ahead of NATO summit Vladimir Putin unveiled a peace plan for Ukraine that could be agreed by the weekend to end a devastating conflict.
04 September 2014 11:39
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