Why Russia-Turkey Rapprochement Could Cripple Crimea’s Tourism Industry As Erdogan And Putin Kiss And Make Up
Russian resorts could lose business as Russian tourists look set to return to Turkey after Vladimir Putin announced travel sanctions had been lifted Wednesday.
Istanbul Attack Delays Restoration Of Russia-Turkey Relations And Further Weakens Struggling Turkish Tourism Sector
Dozens of deaths in an attack at Istanbul airport Tuesday is likely to delay the rapprochement between Turkey and Russia.
Brexit Vote Applauded By Russia, Kremlin Officials Relish Weakened EU
Russian officials predict Britain’s exit from the European Union will lead to a weaker EU and an easing of sanctions.
Russia Economy: Foreigners Flee As Russia Crafts Domestic Rating Agency Amid Sanctions
International credit rating agencies are leaving as Russia sets up its own, breaking from S&P, Moody's and Fitch.
Prospect Of Brexit Provokes Bafflement, Glee In Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s baffled about Brexit but some officials see foreign policy openings.
Putin’s Friends: Who’s Up And Who’s Down In The Russian President’s Inner Circle?
Economic recession and an approaching election are fueling changes among Russia’s elites. Here’s how those closest to the president are faring.
Russia Foreign Ministry Slams Homophobic Reaction To Orlando Shooting Despite Poor Record On Gay Rights
The Foreign Ministry attacked people who said the LGBT victims in Orlando deserved to die, despite Russia's own repressive laws.
EU Unity Crumbles As Russia Sanctions Extension Debate Rages
Russian lobbying has exacerbated splits in the European Union over sanctions on Moscow.
Two Ukrainians Accused Of Fighting In Chechen War Sentenced By Russia To Lengthy Prison Terms
Stanislav Klikh and Nikolai Karpyukh were sentenced to two decades behind bars for allegedly fighting alongside Chechen rebels in the 1990s.
Ukraine Welcomes Pilot Savchenko As Hero After Russian Prisoner Exchange
Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko was welcomed in Kiev on Wednesday after being released in a prisoner exchange with Russia.
Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko Free After Russia And Ukraine Launch Prisoner Swap
Russia reportedly released Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko in exchange for two Russian special forces officers.
Despair, Layoffs In ‘Russia’s Detroit’ As Economic Downturn Batters Car Industry
Russia’s car sales fell 8.5 percent in April from a year earlier — to their lowest level in a decade — as the industry continues to feel the impact of the country’s recession.
Charities Feel The Chill As Russia Looks To Tighten NGO Legislation
Nongovernmental organizations that address social problems like HIV are now in the Kremlin’s firing line — under a law signed by Vladimir Putin.
Putin Leads Record Victory Day March In Moscow
“I wanted my mother to take part today,” said Lyudmilla Vetrova. Her mother helped build the defenses that protected Moscow from Nazi forces in 1941.
Russia’s Gergiev To Conduct Orchestral Concert In ISIS-Liberated Ancient Palmyra
Maestro Valery Gergiev and Russia's Marinsky Theater will host a concert in the ancient city of Palmyra.
Russians Live On The Edge As Recession Spurs A Deep Poverty Spike
Many of the nation’s citizens spend more than half their income on food as they battle the effects of inflation and declining wages. Nearly 20 million live in poverty.
Armenia-Russia Ties Under Question Amid Fighting, Anti-Moscow Protests
Instability in the South Caucasus region has prompted nervousness in Armenia over the future of its relationship with Russia.
Rare Deadly Blast Hits Armenian Capital; Terrorist Attack Feared
A blast in the capital, Yerevan, on Monday killed two people and injured eight.
George Clooney Visits Armenia To Meet President, Talk Genocide
George Clooney spent several days in Armenia to mark the mass killings of Armenians during the First World War.
Russians Spend Over Half Of Income On Food As Poverty Rises
High inflation and falling real wages mean Russians are spending over 50 percent of their incomes on food for the first time in almost a decade.
From Panama Papers To Porridge: 7 Things We Learned From Putin’s Marathon Phone-In
Seven highlights from the Russian president’s annual, and highly stage-managed, question-and-answer session.
Ukraine Set For New Cabinet Amid Growing Infighting, Stymied Reform Agenda
Negotiations over a new government seem near to conclusion after the resignation of Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk.
Moscow Acts As Power Broker Amid Diplomatic Push To Contain South Caucasus Violence
The Kremlin has taken a leading role in efforts to end the worst violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh region since 1994.
World Bank Slashes Russia’s Economic Forecast, Warns Of Rising Poverty
Its recession is likely to be more severe than was originally predicted, according to the World Bank, thanks to plummeting oil prices and sanctions.
Media Investigations Shine Light On Nexus Of Power And Money In Putin’s Russia
Reports allege that cellist Sergei Roldugin and property agent Grigory Baevsky are informal fixers for Russian President Vladimir Putin, running shadowy financial schemes.
Kremlin Blasts Panama Papers As Putinophobic ‘Attack’ On Russia Orchestrated By CIA
The documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Sunday allegedly show close associates of Vladimir Putin channeled $2 billion through a series of shell companies.
Official Silence In Russia Over Putin Allegations In Panama Papers
Officials and state-owned media were silent Monday on the money-laundering allegations against President Vladimir Putin and others contained in the Panama Papers.
‘Attack The Property’ — Russian Activists Campaign For London Real Estate Transparency
A group of Russian activists are pushing for the U.K. government to change the rules on anonymous ownership of real estate.
ISIS Said To Be Behind Two Deadly Attacks In Southern Russia's Dagestan
Explosions on consecutive days in the southern Russian region of Dagestan, reportedly claimed by the Islamic State group, killed a police officer and injured several.
Russia Orders 10,500 Syria Campaign Medals As Military Involvement Continues
Russian Special Forces and aircraft remain heavily engaged in fighting alongside troops loyal to the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
