Russia’s Kurgan orders evacuation in some districts as floodwaters rise
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Authorities in the region of Kurgan in Russia’s Urals mountains ordered an evacuation from several districts on Saturday due to rising river … Read more
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Blinken says China is Russia’s primary military complex supplier
By Crispian Balmer and Humeyra Pamuk CAPRI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised on Friday Chinese support for Russia’s defence industry, saying … Read more
Widow of Russia’s Alexei Navalny hires bodyguard after hammer attack on activist
LONDON (Reuters) – Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, said in an interview with Time magazine published on Wednesday that she … Read more
Water levels in Russia’s Kurgan cross ‘dangerous’ levels
(Reuters) – The water level in the Tobol River around the city of Kurgan in Russia’s southern Urals has exceeded the “dangerous level” mark, RIA … Read more
Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on an upcoming visit to China is expected to raise U.S. concerns Beijing … Read more
Russia’s Kurgan governor calls on residents to evacuate flooded areas
MOSCOW (Reuters) -The governor of Russia’s Kurgan region on Sunday urged people to evacuate flooded areas immediately, saying rain was exacerbating the already tough situation … Read more
Level of Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg reaches 11.83 metres, say local authorities
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The level of the Ural river in the Russian city of Orenburg has reached 11.83 metres, or around 39 feet, local authorities … Read more
Russia’s foreign minister arrives in China to talk Ukraine, Asia-Pacific
(Reuters) – Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov arrived in China, the Russian foreign ministry said on Monday, for what Moscow had said was talks on … Read more
Russia’s Lavrov to visit China to discuss Ukraine war
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit China on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and the deepening partnership … Read more
Russia’s Asian alliances have security consequences, NATO chief warns
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – North Korea and Iran’s military support to Russia has serious global security consequences that the 32-member NATO alliance cannot … Read more
Analysis-The Kremlin saw off Navalny – what now for Russia’s opposition?
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) – On the night he celebrated extending his rule to at least 2030, Russian President Vladimir Putin did something very … Read more
Russia’s presidential election: the who, what and when?
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development. That will … Read more
Russia’s nuclear arsenal: how big is it, and who controls it?
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the … Read more
Intel Raises Concern Over Russia’s New Nuclear Weapon Capabilities: REPORT
Intel Raises Concern Over Russia’s New Nuclear Weapon Capabilities: REPORT Arjun Singh on February 14, 2024 The United States has reportedly obtained intelligence that reveals … Read more
Russia’s military drone production ramping up, says defence minister
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said in footage published by his ministry on Saturday that the country’s production of military drones had … Read more
Russia’s Putin: we have no interest in invading Poland or Latvia
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired on Thursday that Moscow had no interest in invading “Poland, Latvia or anywhere else” … Read more
Ukraine hits Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in latest drone attack- source
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) -Two Ukrainian attack drones struck the largest oil refinery in southern Russia on Saturday, a source in Kyiv told Reuters, … Read more
Russia’s Putin derides ‘Russophobia’ in Europe at World War Two memorial
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for “Russophobia” and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of … Read more
Russia’s Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, deliberately or in error
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that a Russian military plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine was shot down by … Read more
Ukraine foreign minister muses about ‘punching’ Russia’s Lavrov
(Reuters) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, in an interview made public on Monday, said there had been times when he had felt the urge … Read more
Russia’s Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites inside Russia with arms … Read more
Russia’s finance ministry switches to FX sales as energy revenues drop
By Darya Korsunskaya and Alexander Marrow (Reuters) – Russia’s finance ministry said on Thursday it would switch to foreign currency sales from purchases in the … Read more
Russia’s Navalny jokes about freezing ‘Polar Wolf’ prison conditions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s most prominent jailed opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, heaped ironic praise on Tuesday on the polar conditions at the prison north of … Read more
EU adds Russia’s biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union has added Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s biggest diamond producer, as well as its CEO Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev to its … Read more
Russia’s Avtovaz to increase car production to 500,000 in 2024
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s state-run carmaker Avtovaz said on Thursday it plans to increase production of its Lada-brand cars to 500,000 next year after targets … Read more
US welcomes Russia’s Navalny being located, concerned for his well-being
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States welcomed reports on Monday that jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny had been located but remained … Read more
Russia’s economic growth to slow in 2024 as high interest rates linger: Reuters poll
By Alexander Marrow (Reuters) – Russia’s economic growth is set to slow in 2024, hampered in particular by double-digit interest rates throughout the year as … Read more
Ex-FBI official to be sentenced to over four years for work for Russia’s Deripaska
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said on Thursday she would sentence former FBI official Charles McGonigal to over four years in prison for … Read more
Russia’s Q3 GDP growth confirmed at 5.5% – Rosstat
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter was confirmed on Wednesday at 5.5% compared with the same period last … Read more
The rise and stagnation of Russia’s economy during Putin’s tenure
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russians have enjoyed a dramatic increase in living standards over the course of President Vladimir Putin’s nearly 24 years at the helm … Read more
Two Russian Nationals Working With Russia’s Federal Security Service Charged With Global Computer Intrusion Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury in San Francisco returned an indictment on Tuesday charging two individuals with a campaign to hack into computer … Read more
Russia’s VTB Bank to finalise Otkritie integration by end-2024
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s No. 2 lender VTB will complete its integration of Otkritie Bank by the end of 2024, ahead of schedule, Georgy Gorshkov, … Read more
Four Russia-Affiliated Military Personnel Charged with War Crimes in Connection with Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
RICHMOND, Va. – War crimes charges against four Russia-affiliated military personnel were unsealed today. The charges include unlawful confinement, inhuman treatment, and torture of a … Read more
Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Remarks Announcing Four Russia-Affiliated Military Personnel Charged with War Crimes in Connection with Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Thank you, Director Wray. The charges announced today — the first under the federal war crimes statute — are historic. The Department of Justice is … Read more
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing Four Russia-Affiliated Military Personnel Charged with War Crimes in Connection with Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. I am joined today by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Chris Wray, Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri, … Read more
Four Russia-Affiliated Military Personnel Charged with War Crimes in Connection with Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
War crimes charges against four Russia-affiliated military personnel were unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia. The charges include torture, inhuman treatment, and unlawful … Read more
Revived Moskvich car brand breaks into Russia’s top 10
(Reuters) – Russia’s Soviet-era Moskvich car entered the country’s list of top 10 best-selling brands for the first time in November, data from Russian analytical … Read more
Explainer-What’s at stake in Russia’s assault on Avdiivka?
By Dan Peleschuk and Andrew Osborn KYIV/LONDON (Reuters) – Russian forces are intensifying attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, seeking to encircle Kyiv’s … Read more
Russia’s Putin, shown alongside Orthodox icon image, warns West against meddling
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin, whose picture was shown between two giant images of an ancient Orthodox icon on Tuesday, warned … Read more
Russia’s SPB Exchange clients to get a third of FX funds back after US sanctions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s SPB Exchange, which specialises in trading foreign shares, said on Tuesday it would transfer almost a third of clients’ funds held … Read more
Russia’s sanctioned Sovcombank requests US licence to make UN climate payments
By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian private lender Sovcombank has applied to the U.S. Treasury for a licence to make membership payments to a … Read more
Russia’s budget deficit seen at around 1% of GDP this year -finance minister
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s budget deficit will be around 1% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Wednesday, marking … Read more
Russia’s Avtovaz sees 10% lower Lada production in 2023 due to U.S. sanctions -Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s largest carmaker Avtovaz said it had lowered its production forecast for Lada cars due to U.S. sanctions imposed in September, Interfax … Read more
Russia’s Q3 GDP growth estimated at 5.5% -Rosstat
(Reuters) – Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, when it shrunk 3.5%, the … Read more
Russia’s Navalny calls lawyers’ arrest illegal, says he’s isolated
By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) – Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny on Tuesday condemned the arrest of three of his lawyers, calling it an illegal … Read more
IMF: Russia’s war spending fuels short-term growth, longer-term outlook ‘dim’
By Alexander Marrow (Reuters) – Huge fiscal spending on the military is fuelling short-term economic growth in Russia, but looking at the longer term picture … Read more
Yellen says oil price cap has ‘significantly’ cut Russia’s revenues
By Andrea Shalal MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said a G7-led price cap on Russian oil had sharply reduced … Read more
Moldovan president says Russia’s Wagner head plotted coup against her -FT
(Reuters) – Moldova’s pro-European President, Maia Sandu, said Russia’s Wagner paramilitary force was the main force behind an attempt to foment a coup against her, … Read more
Putin says Russia’s economy can cope with higher defence spending on war
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian economy can cope with higher military spending to fund the war in Ukraine now and in the coming years, President … Read more
Russia’s Putin signs decree on autumn military conscription
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting out the routine autumn conscription campaign, calling up 130,000 citizens for statutory military service, … Read more