News about Russia
BRICS create development bank, 'mini-IMF'
The BRICS group of emerging powers created a Shanghai-based development bank and a reserve fund seen as alternatives to Western-led institutions.
16 July 2014 11:11
One dead, dozens injured as Moscow metro train derails
One person died and dozens were injured after a train derailed in the Moscow metro on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency reported citing medics.
15 July 2014 13:22
Ukrainian plane hit by missile, say villagers on Russia border
Two men lean on the smouldering wreckage of a Ukrainian airforce plane. They poke among the debris, looking for anything of value. Using an iron bar, one of them moves a Kalashnikov rifle to reveal what appears to be a charred human limb.
15 July 2014 12:56
Russian and Kazakh Premiers meet in Sochi
Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev has met with his Kazakhstani counterpart Karim Massimov in Sochi.
15 July 2014 11:44
Putin inherits World Cup baton, promises 'unforgettable' 2018
Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed "an unforgettable football feast" when his country hosts the 2018 World Cup.
15 July 2014 09:55
19-y.o. Kazakhstani wins at Piter Street Games
Abay Kozhakhmetov from Almaty has won the first place in Tricking Pro nomination at Piter Street Games.
14 July 2014 22:32
Locust control costs $15.8 million for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has allocated over $15.8 million for locust control this year.
14 July 2014 14:47
Putin, Kirchner seek 'multipolarity' in Argentina visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner called for a multipolar world order as Moscow sought to boost ties with Latin America amid heightened East-West tensions.
14 July 2014 12:12
Putin in Cuba to rekindle Latin America ties
President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Cold War ally Cuba on Friday, launching a tour that will see him cozy up to Latin America amid newly frayed relations with the West.
12 July 2014 13:14
Kazakhstan Parliament ratifies agreement on Russian oil transportation to China via Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Senators have ratified the agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia on cooperation in transportation of Russian oil to China via Kazakhstan.
11 July 2014 17:51
Revival of extinct Caspian tigers in Kazakhstan
A Caspian Tiger National Park may be opened in 2019.
11 July 2014 16:38
Eurasian Economic Union Treaty to be submitted to Kazakhstan Parliament in September
The Eurasian Economic Union Treaty of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus will be submitted to the Kazakhstan Parliament in September, 2014.
11 July 2014 15:07
'Space junk' fireball lights up Australian sky
Australians were treated to a spectacular light show after a flaming object, believed to be space junk from a Russian booster rocket, streaked across the night sky and lit up social media.
11 July 2014 11:14
Delay in Armenia's accesion to EEU is due to technical reasons, not political ones: expert
Armenia's accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) is delayed due to organizational reasons, not geopolitical or political ones.
10 July 2014 19:23
Kiev promises 'restraint' as army nears rebels in Donetsk
Rebel strongholds in eastern Ukraine braced for more fighting on Thursday as Western leaders piled pressure on Kiev to strike a truce with pro-Russian separatists.
10 July 2014 13:57
Holocaust hero Wallenberg gets US Congressional medal
Sweden's Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews before mysteriously dying in a Soviet prison, was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal at the US Capitol.
10 July 2014 12:40
Almaty and Astana best cities of former USSR according to Forbes
Russian Forbes named Almaty and Astana among best cities of the former USSR.
09 July 2014 19:51
Echo of Asia circus festival in Astana
International Circus Festival Echo of Asia was taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan from 1 to 8 July.
09 July 2014 10:48
Obama, Hollande call on Putin to pressure Ukraine rebels on talks
France and the United States on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pressure pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine to agree a dialogue on reaching a ceasefire with Kiev.
08 July 2014 11:34
Kazakhstan ratifies Caspian security agreement
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has endorsed a law on ratification of the agreement on security cooperation at the Caspian Sea.
07 July 2014 11:16