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- Maria Pevchikh to Replace Leonid Volkov as Head of Navalny Foundation Boardon 22 March 2023 at 14:41
The announcement follows the scandal-ridden resignation of Navalny's right-hand man from the FBK board earlier this month.
- Russia to Modernize Moscow's Air Defense Systemson 22 March 2023 at 13:29
Concerns that Ukraine could launch strikes deeper within Russia have pushed Moscow to beef up its defensive capabilities.
- Moscow Bars Targeted in Police Raids Defy Intimidationon 22 March 2023 at 13:25
Underdog visitors were filmed being forced to sing patriotic songs during a police raid. Days later, the bar is busier than ever.
- Russia to Introduce Benefits for Children Wounded in Ukraineon 22 March 2023 at 12:41
The benefits were announced by Russia's presidential children’s rights commissioner, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes.
- Report: Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Face Increasing Payment Delayson 22 March 2023 at 12:16
“Are we going to start fighting for free?” one soldier complained on social media.
- 3 Anthrax Cases Confirmed in Central Russiaon 22 March 2023 at 11:25
The republic of Chuvashia’s Health Ministry plans to speed up purchases of anthrax vaccines ahead of a potential wider outbreak.
- Poland Voices Concern About 'Dangerous' Russia-China Allianceon 22 March 2023 at 10:46
Poland's prime minister has branded the growing ties between China and Russia as "dangerous" after Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state visit to Moscow.
- In Photos: Putin and Xi Shore Up Sino-Russian Alliance Despite Differing Agendason 22 March 2023 at 09:51
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first trip to Russia since 2019 this week in a state visit designed to project the ever-closer relationship between Moscow and Beijing to the world.
- Russia's Former Election Chief Vladimir Churov Dies Aged 70on 22 March 2023 at 09:15
The white-bearded, short-sighted Churov once famously proclaimed that "Churov's first law" was that "Putin is always right."
- Situation in Sevastopol 'Under Control' as Russian Navy Repels Drone Attackon 22 March 2023 at 09:02
Ukrainian drones launched an attack on the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Russia-annexed Crimea early on Wednesday.
- EU Imports of Russian Fish Soar by Almost 20% Despite Ukraine Waron 22 March 2023 at 08:18
Despite tensions over the war in Ukraine, Russia's exports of fish and seafood to the EU increased by 18.7% in 2022, Kommersant reported on Wednesday.
- Russia Will 'React' if U.K. Supplies Uranium Ammo to Kyiv — Putinon 21 March 2023 at 18:36
- Italian Court Approves Extradition to U.S. of Siberian Governor's Sonon 21 March 2023 at 15:57
Artyom Uss is accused of smuggling U.S. technologies to Russian arms manufacturers among other charges.
- As Xi Visits Putin, Allies Trumpet 'New Era' But Offer Little Substanceon 21 March 2023 at 15:26
Xi’s reunion with Putin is unlikely to catalyze a major shift in bilateral cooperation — or in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, experts say.
- Xi Seeks Tighter Cooperation With Russia at Kremlin Talkson 21 March 2023 at 14:22
The summit between the Russian president and the Chinese leader comes as China seeks to portray itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict.
- Russia to Extend Oil Production Cuts Until End of Juneon 21 March 2023 at 13:47
The production cuts, which amount to about 5% of daily output, were announced after Western countries announced new sanctions on Russian oil.
- Russian Environmentalists Call On Putin to Revoke WWF’s ‘Foreign Agent’ Statuson 21 March 2023 at 13:00
“We are convinced that this decision will negatively affect the preservation of the unique nature of our country,” the statement reads.
- Russia Reports Record Gas Supplies to China via Siberian Pipelineon 21 March 2023 at 11:41
Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a record level of daily gas volume supplied to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline on Tuesday.
- Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Memorial Co-Chair Following Raidson 21 March 2023 at 11:30
Police in Moscow carried out large-scale coordinated raids on the homes of several members of civil rights group Memorial.
- Russia Accuses Kyiv of Drone Strike on Oil Facility Near Borderon 21 March 2023 at 10:31
A drone allegedly struck an oil pumping station for the Druzhba pipeline, one of Russia's main export pipelines.