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Russia designates media outlet, reporters, as foreign agents
MOSCOW — Russian authorities designated an investigative media outlet and several journalists as “foreign agents" Friday, raising pressure on the country's independent media ahead...
Russia unveils new fighter, Putin hails country’s air power
MOSCOW — With much fanfare, Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other...
Syria shot 7 of 8 Israeli missiles, Russian military says
MOSCOW — Syria's air defense forces shot down seven out of eight missiles launched by Israeli warplanes during a raid that targeted the Syrian...
Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
MOSCOW — The Russian military reported another successful test launch of a new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile on Monday.
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Russian military aircraft help fight wildfires in Siberia
MOSCOW — The Russian military has used its heavy-lift transport planes to help douse wildfires in Siberia, the Defense Ministry said Saturday.
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Russia outlaws publisher of investigative media outlet
MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Thursday outlawed the publisher of an investigative media outlet and listed its journalists as “foreign agents,” the latest move...
Russia against US troops in Central Asia near Afghanistan
MOSCOW — Russia has strongly warned the United States against deploying its troops in the former Soviet Central Asian nations following their withdrawal from...
Putin hosts leader of Belarus for talks on closer ties
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hosted the authoritarian leader of Belarus, who has increasingly relied on Moscow's support amid increasing tensions...
European court urges Russia to acknowledge same-sex unions
MOSCOW — A top European human rights court issued a ruling Tuesday urging Russia to recognize same-sex unions, but the Kremlin was quick to...
US-Russia say climate talks a springboard to ease tensions
MOSCOW — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope on Monday that climate change talks could act as...