Thousands Rally in Chechnya to Proclaim Loyalty to Putin Ally, Cow Opposition
Organizers claimed 1 million people turned out in the Chechen capital to proclaim their loyalty to President Vladimir Putin and regional strongman Ramzan Kadyrov.
Russia Seeks To Reap Economic Benefit in Iran After Sanctions Lifted
Politicians and business leaders have been talking up opportunities for Russian companies in Iran after international sanctions were lifted.
Deteriorating Ties Between Britain And Russia As UK Inquiry Finds Putin 'Probably' Approved 2006 Polonium Poisoning of Litvinenko
An inquiry concluded that Russia’s security services, with the probable knowledge of President Vladimir Putin, masterminded the 2006 killing of Alexander Litvinenko.
Russian Ruble Passes 80 To U.S. Dollar, Historic Milestone As Oil Tumbles
Further oil declines caused the ruble to hit 80 against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, its weakest point since the 1998 financial crisis.
How Russia's Media Covered Turkey Shooting Down A Russian Fighter Jet
After a Russian warplane went down near the Syria-Turkey border Tuesday, most state-owned media in Russia stressed that the plane had been flying over Syria, not Turkey.
Kremlin Loyalists Wrest Control Of Russian Media As Foreign Owners Flee, New Restrictions On Foreign Ownership
The future of Russia’s leading independent media is in doubt after foreign owners are quitting Russia in the wake of a new law that bans foreign ownership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Wants To Talk About Syria
Russia is raising eyebrows with its military presence in Syria, but some think it's an attempt by Putin to reinstate Russia at the center of world affairs.
