Defense ministry: Militants in Aleppo used chemical weapons on Nov. 13
About 30 Syrian troops harmed, says spokesman Igor KonashenkovAbout 30 Syrian troops were harmed when terrorists on Nov. 13 used chemical weapons in eastern Aleppo on Nov. 13, Russian Defense Ministry...
View ArticleSlavic Brotherhood 2017 drills to take place in Belarus in June
Drills will involve Russian, Serbian and Belarusian troopsThe Slavic Brotherhood 2017 exercise that will involve Russian, Serbian and Belarusian troops will take place in June in Belarus, Belarusian...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Trump 'Caviar Phone'
Special gold-plated iPhone 7 bears the likeness of Donald TrumpAn employee of Caviar Phones, a Russian-Italian company specializing in smartphone customization, displays a special gold-plated iPhone 7...
View ArticleRussian minister detained on suspicion of receiving $2 mln bribe
Kremlin calls charges against Alexey Ulyukayev 'very serious'The Russian Investigative Committee has detained Economic Development Minister Alexey Ulyukayev, the committee's spokesperson Svetlana...
View ArticleHow Leo Tolstoy supported anti-imperialist movements in Asia
The Russian writer empathized with the people of China and IndiaAt the turn of the 19th to 20th century, Russia held the instigators of the Boxer Rebellion in the highest contempt. While Tsar Nicholas...
View ArticleBritish author Julian Barnes to participate in Non/Fiction book fair
The UK will be honored at this year’s festival, to be held Nov. 30–Dec. 4.The Non/Fiction book fair, one of Russia’s most important literary festivals, will be held in Moscow Nov. 30-Dec. 4. This...
View ArticleFSB arrests 5 suspects plotting terror attacks in Ingushetia and Moscow
Criminal group affiliated with Islamic State, says press service of FSBRussia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested five members of a criminal group affiliated with the Islamic State, suspected...
View ArticleEconomy minister Ulyukayev is only suspect in $2 mln bribe-taking case
'The possible involvement of other persons will be investigated'Russian Economic Development Minister Alexey Ulyukayev is the only suspect now in the case on taking a $2million bribe, a source who...
View ArticleGRAD gallery opens Russian gift shop for the holidays
Get your Nevalyashka Roly-Poly doll and avoska bag here! Courtesy of GRADNevalyashka Roly-Poly doll Courtesy of GRADAvoska Soviet shopping bag Courtesy of GRAD Enamel cup Courtesy of GRADMatchbox...
View ArticleMicrosoft sued by Kaspersky Lab for unfair competition
The corporation is suspected of forcing customers to use its antivirusActing on a complaint from Kaspersky Lab, Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has opened an investigation against Microsoft...
View ArticleFirst Russian to land on Moon in 2031
The unmanned flight around the Moon planned for 2026Russia’s rocket and space corporation Energiya plans to land the first Russian on the Moon in 2031, Energiya CEO Vladimir Solntsev said on Nov. 15....
View ArticleAlmost 600 exotic birds confiscated at Domodedovo airport customs
The caged fowl could have arrived in Moscow by transit from KyrgyzstanRussian customs officers at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport impounded a record-setting 591 exotic birds, and among them were African...
View ArticlePutin provided with information on investigation concerning Ulyukayev
'He was given a report when the investigative activities began'Russian President Vladimir Putin has been provided with all the information on the investigative activities concerning Economic...
View ArticleVKontakte group admin detained for promoting child suicide
Criminal case launched after media reportsRussia’s Investigative Committee has announced the arrest of an administrator of a group on the VKontakte social network that instigates children to commit...
View ArticleMoldova and Bulgaria vote for closer relations with Moscow
The two East European countries have elected pro-Russian presidentsMoldova’s first direct presidential election has resulted in a convincing victory for the leader of the Party of Socialists, Igor...
View ArticleRussian Economic Minister Ulyukayev charged with bribe-taking and extortion
Ulyukayev detained at the moment he was receiving a $2 million bribeRussia’s Investigative Committee has brought official charges against Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, spokeswoman...
View ArticleRussia’s FSB prevents ISIS terror attacks in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Central Asian nationals were planning Paris-style bombings and shootings“Where is your brother?” “In Syria.” “What is he doing there?” “Jihad.” In the video of an interrogation released by Russia’s...
View ArticleRussian MiG-29K fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean off Syria’s coast
The pilot ejected and was brought on board Admiral Kuznetsov carrierA Russian Navy Mikoyan MiG-29K (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum-D) carrierborne multirole fighter jet suffered an accident on landing...
View ArticleRussian forces start large-scale operation against terrorists in Syria
Operation involves Admiral Grigorovich frigate, Admiral Kuznetsov carrierThe Russian Armed Forces have launched a large-scale operation to deliver strikes against terrorists in the Syrian provinces of...
View ArticleUnder Trump, China may once again replace Russia as main U.S. adversary
The imminent change in America’s policy will alter relations with the worldDonald Trump’s election as the next U.S. president will bring about a change in America’s relations with the outside world....
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