A military court in the western city of Penza gives seven members of a left-wing group prison terms of up to 18 years on terrorism charges human rights groups call fabricated
American fast food icon McDonalds recently marked 30 years since it first opened its doors in Moscow — an occasion with deep resonance into the Soviet Union’s transition from communism into Russia’s current day market economy.
Just two cases of the virus reported, but health officials worry tally may grow
Amid the Burgers, a Transition from Communism a Market Economy. TWEET: McDonald’s Marks 30 Years in Russia. Amid the Burgers, a Transition from Communism a Market Economy
Release is timed to coincide with visit by embattled Israeli prime minister to Moscow
Ivan Golunov, investigative journalist for the online Meduza portal, was arrested on what were widely seen as trumped-up drug possession charges in June 2019
Moscow to close 16 of its 25 border points effective at midnight Thursday
Case highlights pattern of suspect terrorism charges against reporters
Habits formed in Soviet times continue spill into many areas of life, including academia
Russian leader eyes an influential role beyond his presidency
Constitutional reforms and a new prime minister pave the way
he vote came after an extraordinary day in Kremlin politics Wednesday that saw Putin propose major constitutional amendments and accept the resignation of the government of his longtime prime minister, Dmitry Medvedev
Putin's proposal appears to preserve influence over the country when his current and final presidential term ends in 2024
Diplomatic efforts to resolve civil war now move to Berlin
Meeting comes amid multiple crises in Middle East and beyond
Lack of snow spurs all out effort by authorities to promote holiday cheer, as well as questions about climate change and government spending
Russia says US drone strike risks upending stability in Middle East
Russian leader has his say during annual year-end press conference
The incident Wednesday belies a wider historical dispute over far east island territory
New law penalizes journalists, bloggers and online users, say critics
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