Russia says “vigorous efforts” needed to extend New START arms treaty
Vigorous efforts are needed for Russia and the United States to reach a deal on extending the New START nuclear arms control pact before it...
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EU to debate Russia sanctions after Navalny protest arrests
The European Union will consider fresh sanctions on Russian individuals on Monday after more than 3,000 people were arrested across Russia on Saturday to demand...
Kremlin says Putin ready for dialogue if US willing
Russia is ready to set up a dialogue with the new U.S. Biden administration in which differences are expected to be aired, a Kremlin spokesman...
Police crack down on Russian protests against jailing of Kremlin foe Navalny
By Anton Zverev and Andrew Osborn Police detained more than 3,000 people and used force to break up rallies across Russia on Saturday as tens...
Police arrest over 1,000 at Russia protests backing jailed Kremlin foe Navalny (updated)
Police detained over 1,000 people across Russia on Saturday and used force to break up rallies around the country as tens of thousands of protesters...
Navalny, anticipating arrest, planned protests to force Kremlin to release him, ally says
Before he returned to Russia, opposition politician Alexei Navalny and his supporters had anticipated he would be arrested and planned to force the Kremlin to release him...
Russia’s second vaccine ‘100% effective’, watchdog tells media
A candidate COVID-19 vaccine known as EpiVacCorona, Russia’s second to be registered, proved “100% effective” in early-stage trials, Russian consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has told...
US plans to sanction Russian vessel involved in Nord Stream 2
The United States has informed European allies about plans to sanction Russian vessel “Fortuna”, which is involved in construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas...
Russia detains Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, faces clash with Western nations (Update 2)
Police detained prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival in Moscow on Sunday after he flew home to Russia from Germany for the first time since he...
Kremlin critic Navalny takes off on plane to Russia despite arrest threat
By Polina Ivanova and Andrew Osborn Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny took off on a plane bound for Russia on Sunday, to return home for the...
