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Russia waives visa for top sporting eventsPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a decree waiving visa requirements for athletes and officials attending international sporting events in Russia, the Kremlin announced on Monday. "Participants in international sporting com More… |
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Obama, Putin agree to advance Syria transitionUS President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed agreement in a telephone call on Friday on "the need to advance a political transition" to end the violence in Syria as soon as possible, the White House said. More… |
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Russia starts naval exercises, Syria link seenRussia said it started its largest naval exercises in years over the weekend, in war games analysts said would let it flex its military muscle and underline its interest in Syria, where Moscow has a Mediterranean base. At least ei More… |
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Putin puts clamp on US adoptionPresident Vladimir Putin yesterday signed a law that bans Americans from adopting Russian children and imposes other sanctions in retaliation for a new US human rights law that he says is poisoning relations. Washington has called More… |
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India, Russia seal new defence dealsIndia agreed to buy dozens of Russian military helicopters and kits for the assembly of Sukhoi jets at a summit in New Delhi on Monday, where the leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership. In More… |
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Russia opposition leader charged with theftThe federal Investigative Committee said in a statement that Navalny had been charged over the theft of timber from a state firm while he was advising a regional governor in 2009, and ordered him to stay in Russia. More… |
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Putin seeks Mideast clout amid Arab angerArab ambassadors delivered a clear message to Russia's special Middle East representative this month as Syria's envoy watched in silent discomfort: You are on the wrong side of history. Russia's envoy, Deputy Foreign Minister M More… |
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KIA announces $500m Russian investmentSovereign wealth fund Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) has announced a $500 million investment in Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) as part of its global strategy. The announcement was made during a meeting at the St. Petersburg Inter More… |
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Protests planned in Russia after big Putin winInternational monitors said on Monday Russia's presidential election was clearly skewed to favour Vladimir Putin, a verdict that could spur protesters planning to take to the streets to challenge his right to rule. Putin, who secured almos More… |
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Putin seeks convincing return to KremlinVladimir Putin sought a convincing victory in Russia's presidential election on Sunday to strengthen his hand in dealing with the biggest opposition protests since he rose to power 12 years ago. Critics question the legitimacy of a vot More… |
