Ukraine Moves To Form A Unified Orthodox Church Independent From Russia
The move comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and has already drawn condemnation from Moscow.
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Russians Honor Victims Of Stalin's Purges Outside Moscow Security Headquarters
A lawyer attending the "Return of the Names" event said it was a rare occasion to express discontent with Russia's present government.
A Worm That Can Really, Really Get Under Your Skin
And once it's there, it moves around. And around. There's a new report on the worm out this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
60 U.S. Diplomats Leave Russian Posts, Expelled Over Skripal Poisoning Row
The Americans include 58 employees of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and two staff members of the Consulate General in the Ural city of Yekaterinburg.
U.S. Releases 'Oligarchs List' And Opts Against New Sanctions On Russia
The tally includes Russia's elite and powerful, and part of it duplicates a Forbes list. Russia's President Vladimir Putin isn't on the list, though his cabinet is.
Prominent Putin Critic Arrested Amid Nationwide Protests Against Upcoming Election
Russian police dragged opposition leader Alexei Navalny from a march in Moscow and carried him feet-first into a van. Earlier Russian authorities appeared to raid his headquarters,
In Moscow's Local Elections, Opponents Of Putin Find A Glimmer Of Hope
The opposition, long frustrated at the national level, is encouraging novices to stand in local elections. Last month they won big in Moscow, with help from an expert with U.S. campaign experience.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Detained On Day Of Large Protests
A Moscow court sentenced Navalny to 30 days in jail, after police detained him outside his home Monday ahead of nationwide demonstrations. Hundreds of others were also detained.
Muscovites Protest Mayor's Plans to Demolish Their Homes
One of the enduring legacies of communist rule is a housing stock that was often hastily built and now is in various stages of dilapidation. But a "renovation program" is being met with skepticism.
Trump's Men In Moscow: Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia
Former Rep. Jack Kingston, traveling as a private individual, was briefing businesspeople in Russia — and it's no secret to Russians that he has ties to Trump.