Putin-Abe summit ended in favor of Russia - experts
The announcement of a “special economic regime” on the Southern Kurils and the establishment of a joint investment fund were the two main achievements of the Russia-Japan summit that was held on Dec....
View ArticleRussia, Japan sign over 60 deals during Putin’s visit
Russia and Japan signed more than 60 various deals in which Japan will invest over $2.5 billion during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the country, Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported citing...
View ArticleRussian puppy donated to France unfit for K9 service
Dobrynya, a Russian puppy donated to France as a sign of solidarity after last year’s deadly attacks in France, has been found unfit for K9 service, the Europe 1 radio reported Friday citing own...
View ArticleRussian boxer Povetkin will be disqualified
Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin may be disqualified, if proved guilty of violating anti-doping regulations, and the team of Canada's Bermane Stiverne has refused from the fight due in Yekaterinburg,...
View ArticleThe treasures of Troy, on display in Russia
Inside a small room in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art, an exhibit of gold jewelry, stone axes and bowls is on display. The objects are all part of what is known as “Priam’s Treasure,” the spoils...
View ArticleAbe:Japan, Russia have unlimited opportunities for development of relations
Russia and Japan have unlimited opportunities for development of relations in all spheres, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General...
View ArticlePutin: Russia ready to build up cooperation in fighting terrorism
Russia's President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the death of the military in a terrorist attack in Kayseri. The telegram is published on the...
View ArticleOil-output cut agreement not to affect Russia’s ong-term contracts
Agreement to curtail oil production reached by OPEC countries and 11 other oil producing states, with Russia among them, will not affect Russia’s long-term contracts on oil supplies sealed in...
View ArticlePutin, Pope Francis discuss protection of Christians in regional conflicts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a phone conversation with Pope Francis, the Kremlin press service said on Dec. 17. "Vladimir Putin wishes the pontiff a happy 80th birthday. He also noted his...
View ArticleKremlin New Year’s tree delivered
Russia’s main New Year symbol, the 110-year-old fir tree, has arrived at the Kremlin through the Spassky Gate to decorate the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square for the New Year and Christmas holidays, a TASS...
View ArticleInvestigation into Povetkin doping case to be completed early 2017
The World Boxing Council (WBC) will finalize investigation in to the case of Alexander Povetkin, who is suspected of using doping, in early 2017, WBC’s President Mauricio Sulaiman told TASS on Dec. 18....
View ArticleMeeting of Russian, Iranian, Turkish foreign ministers on Syria due Dec 20
A meeting of Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers on Syria is expected to be in Moscow on December 20, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Dec. 18. Earlier, the meeting was announced to be due on...
View ArticleGazprom’s supplies to Europe grow by 14.4% early December
Between December 1 and 15, Gazprom’s export to Europe grew by 14.4% year-on-year, the company reported on Dec.18. Among leaders in the growth dynamics are Denmark - by 137.5%, Poland - by 1-3%, the UK...
View ArticleRussia-Japan 2+2 ministers meeting date to be announced - ministry
The date of a two-plus-two meeting between the Russian and Japanese ministers of foreign affairs and of defense is not set yet, Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Dec. 18. "As yet, there is...
View ArticleConference 'Russian Heritage in the contemporary world'
Activists and researchers of ‘Russian Heritage’: historians, sociologists, cultural and art experts, specialists in the emigration sphere, scholars, representatives of the Russian aristocracy,...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Fan zone
A fan on the stand ahead of the 2016-17 Euro Hockey Tour's Channel One Cup match between the national teams of Russia and the Czech Republic
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Christmas festival
Participants in the Journey to Christmas festival on New Arbat in Moscow.
View ArticlePutin to meet government before New Year
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin traditionally will meet before the New Year with members of the government on December 19, the Kremlin’s press service said. "The meeting will be devoted to results of...
View ArticleSpecial operation in Grozny over, 7 militants killed, 4 more detained
Seven militants were killed and four more were detained in a special operation in the Chechen capital city of Grozny on Dec. 18, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wrote on his Instagram account. "The...
View ArticleFather Frost in the Siberian Estate
Father Frost in the town of Bolsherechye where his Siberian Estate has opened.
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