Topic: russia
Putin Wins Russia Election In Landslide As Western Nations Claim The Polls Were Not Fair
President Vladimir Putin wins Russia's election in a landslide, solidifying his already tight hold on power and demonstrating Moscow's right to stand up to the West by sending soldiers into Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin wins Russia's election in a landslide, solidifying his already tight hold on power and demonstrating Moscow's right to stand up to the West by sending soldiers into Ukraine.
Ugandan Lawyer In Court To Revoke Ruto’s Appointment Of Peter Mathuki As Russia Ambassador
A petition has been filed at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) challenging the appointment of East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia.
A petition has been filed at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) challenging the appointment of East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia.
Russia Fines Two Women More Than Ksh.139K Over Filmed Kiss
Two women who were filmed kissing each other at a restaurant in Russia have been fined more than $500 (Ksh.69,500) each for promoting "non-traditional relationships", a Russian court said on Tuesday.
Two women who were filmed kissing each other at a restaurant in Russia have been fined more than $500 (Ksh.69,500) each for promoting "non-traditional relationships", a Russian court said on Tuesday.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexey Navalny Dies In Prison
Opposition leader and fierce critic Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned with a nerve agent in 2020, has died in a Russian prison aged 47.
Opposition leader and fierce critic Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned with a nerve agent in 2020, has died in a Russian prison aged 47.
Mysterious Plane Crash Kills 74 In Russia,Raising Questions
A military transport aircraft crashed in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border on Wednesday, has left people with more questions than answers.
A military transport aircraft crashed in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border on Wednesday, has left people with more questions than answers.
Russian Passenger Plane Lands On Frozen River By Mistake
A Soviet-era Antonov-24 aircraft carrying 30 passengers landed on a frozen river near an airport in Russia’s far east on Thursday because of pilot error, transport prosecutors said.
A Soviet-era Antonov-24 aircraft carrying 30 passengers landed on a frozen river near an airport in Russia’s far east on Thursday because of pilot error, transport prosecutors said.
War Update: Putin Says Russia Is Ready To Talk On Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to talk to Ukraine, the United States, and Europe about Ukraine's future but that Moscow will defend its national interests.
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to talk to Ukraine, the United States, and Europe about Ukraine's future but that Moscow will defend its national interests.
Mob Storms Russian Airport Looking For Israelis, 20 People Severly Injured
A mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday, after rumours spread that a flight was arriving from Israel.
A mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday, after rumours spread that a flight was arriving from Israel.
Putin To Call Israeli, Arab Leaders As Gaza Fears Grow
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to call Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser said, amid Russian fears Israel's Gaza offensive could trigger wider conflict in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to call Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser said, amid Russian fears Israel's Gaza offensive could trigger wider conflict in the region.
FIFA To Allow Russia To Play At Under-17 World Cup
FIFA on Wednesday lifted its suspension on Russia's under-17 teams, following in the footsteps of UEFA, and clearing the way for them to play at the World Cup.
FIFA on Wednesday lifted its suspension on Russia's under-17 teams, following in the footsteps of UEFA, and clearing the way for them to play at the World Cup.
Putin Tasks Ex-Prigozhin Aide To Oversee Volunteer Fighters
According to a Kremlin statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked a former aide to late Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin to oversee volunteer fighting units in Ukraine.
According to a Kremlin statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked a former aide to late Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin to oversee volunteer fighting units in Ukraine.
Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Laid To Rest After A Suspicious Plane Crash
A private service was held Tuesday to honor Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in his native city of Saint Petersburg.
A private service was held Tuesday to honor Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in his native city of Saint Petersburg.
Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Was On Plane That Crashed In Russia
On Wednesday, Russian state-run news media reported that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner group that staged a mutiny against Russia's army in June, was among the passengers on a plane that crashed.
On Wednesday, Russian state-run news media reported that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner group that staged a mutiny against Russia's army in June, was among the passengers on a plane that crashed.
Fuel Station Blast Leaves 35 Dead, Several Injured In Russia
Over 35 people were killed in an explosion that generated a massive blaze at a petrol station in Russia's remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
Over 35 people were killed in an explosion that generated a massive blaze at a petrol station in Russia's remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
Vladmir Putin Gifts Zimbabwe A Presidential Helicopter
Vladimir Putin has gifted Zimbabwe's president a helicopter as the Russian leader courts the backing of African leaders in Saint Petersburg.
Vladimir Putin has gifted Zimbabwe's president a helicopter as the Russian leader courts the backing of African leaders in Saint Petersburg.
Russia Imposes Travel Restrictions For UK Diplomats
On Thursday, Moscow stated that British diplomats serving in Russia must notify authorities before their moves within the country.
On Thursday, Moscow stated that British diplomats serving in Russia must notify authorities before their moves within the country.
Maandamano: Russia Slams International Community For ‘Interfering’ In Kenya’s Internal Affairs
In a joint statement on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the diplomatic corps in Kenya called for dialogue to avert the planned anti-government demos slated for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
In a joint statement on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the diplomatic corps in Kenya called for dialogue to avert the planned anti-government demos slated for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Russia Votes For Law To Ban Gender Reassignment Surgery
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, has approved a new rule prohibiting practically all medical assistance for transgender persons, including gender reassignment surgery, as part of a slew of new anti-LGBTQ policies in Russia.
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, has approved a new rule prohibiting practically all medical assistance for transgender persons, including gender reassignment surgery, as part of a slew of new anti-LGBTQ policies in Russia.
Wagner Rebellion: Could This Be The End Of Putin's Rule?
Russia was put under a state of emergency for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of June after the Wagner mercenary uprising.
Russia was put under a state of emergency for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of June after the Wagner mercenary uprising.
FBI Double-Agent Robert Hanssen Dies In A Top-Security Prison
According to prison officials, Robert Hanssen, the infamous FBI double agent who secretly supplied Russia with some of America's most sensitive secrets in the 1980s and 1990s, died Monday in a maximum-security prison.
According to prison officials, Robert Hanssen, the infamous FBI double agent who secretly supplied Russia with some of America's most sensitive secrets in the 1980s and 1990s, died Monday in a maximum-security prison.