Tag: Russia
Russians honour Stalin victims, urge release of graves researcher
Moscow: Hundreds of Russians gathered in central Moscow on Sunday to honour the victims of Stalin-era purges, with many calling for the release of...
US special counsel’s Russia investigation entering new phase
WASHINGTON: The investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election will enter a new phase as early as Monday when the...
Russia tests ‘Satan 2’ missile capable of ‘wiping out a country...
Russia has conducted a test launch of its Satan 2 nuclear missile, which the country's defence ministry says is capable of wiping out an...
Qatar signs military agreement with Russia
DOHA: Qatar said on Thursday it had signed a defence agreement with Russia, the latest in a series of such steps by the emirate...
Russia conducts ballistic missile tests
MOSCOW: Russia conducted several ballistic missile tests on Thursday from "land, air, and sea" as part of its strategic nuclear programme, the Defence Ministry...
Russia hands over assault rifles to Philippines’ president
MANILA: Russia handed over army trucks and thousands of assault rifles to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday as the two nations celebrated their growing...
Freed Russia opposition leader Navalny walks free after 20-day jail term
Moscow: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny walked free on Sunday after a 20-day jail term for organising protests against President Vladimir Putin.
Navalny, who has...
World’s deepest lake in grave situation, warn scientists
SIBERIA: Lake Baikal is undergoing its gravest crisis in recent history, experts say, as the government bans the catching of a signature fish that...
Putin dials up anti-US rhetoric, keeps mum on re-election
SOCHI/MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin launched one of his most stinging critiques of US foreign policy on Thursday, listing what he called some of the...
US, Russia headed for clash over Syria chemical attack investigation
UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Wednesday was headed for a showdown at the United Nations with Russia over extending an investigation to determine...
Russia supplying free fuel to Taliban in war against NATO forces:...
Russia is supporting the Afghan Taliban against NATO forces through a covert programme of laundered fuel sales, The Times said in a report on...
India, Russia to hold first ‘tri-service’ war games
NEW DELHI: India and Russia will hold large-scale military exercises engaging their armies, navies and air forces for the first time, the defence ministry in...
Pakistani delegation to attend World Youth & Students Festival in Russia
ISLAMABAD: A 62-member delegation of Pakistani youth will participate for the first time in the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students in Sochi,...
IPU 137th Assembly: Senate delegation leaves for Russia
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani, along with a delegation of the Senate, on Friday left for Saint Petersburg, Russia to participate in the 137th...
North Korea preparing long-range missile test: Russian media
MOSCOW: North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, a Russian...
At least 19 killed in train-bus collision in Russia: authorities
MOSCOW: At least 19 people were killed on Friday when a train slammed into a passenger bus that had broken down on a level crossing...
Saudi king says consensus with Russia on broadening relations: news agency
RIYADH: Saudi King Salman said there was a consensus with Russia’s leadership on broadening the scope of relations between the two countries following a...
