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Moscow residents told to stay off work to combat COVID-19

This Cafe Makes You Feel Like You Are In Real-Life Cartoon

This Russian black-and-white themed Café makes you feel like you are in a cartoon. Bwcafe has locations in Moscow & St Petersburg. It features furniture & décor all presented in bold inky lines..

Joe Biden kicks off Europe visit with warning for Russia

Joe Biden warned Moscow that it faced "robust and meaningful" consequences if it engaged "in harmful activities."

Russian Court outlaws Alexei Nalany's allies

A Russian court on Wednesday outlawed groups linked to jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after declaring them "extremist," a move that bans his allies from elections and will further strain..

Speed controls slapped on Moscow's rental scooters

Authorities in Moscow are imposing speed limits for electric scooters that whizz across the city, often on pavements, as calls for action grow following a string of accidents. Maha Albadrawi reports.

Putin says 'don't spoil Russian-British relations' after MI6 chief's criticism

Vladimir Putin has urged against interference in Russian-British relations after the head of MI6 described the nation as a “declining power” and criticised the Kremlin’s “reckless”..

Russians hesitate to take Covid vaccine, despite Moscow's Sputnik V race | Oneindia News

COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Russia has been sluggish. Moscow's mayor says the city has the lowest percentage of vaccinated residents of European capitals. DW went to a special COVID hospital to find out..

Kremlin regiment hosts changing-of-the-guard ceremony

Russia's presidential regiment, a prestigious regiment responsible for keeping watch over the Kremlin in Moscow, hosts a changing of the guard ceremony. The traditional display resumed this year after..

Female aerobatic pilot dazzles in Moscow

One of Russia's most decorated female aerobatic pilots took to the skies on Saturday during an air show in Moscow

What we know about the mass school shooting in Russia

Eight children and a teacher were killed in Russia on Tuesday as two gunmen opened fire at a school in the western city of Kazan, according to state media reports. CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen reports..

Rare access to Ukrainian patrol boat challenging Russian navy

The message from the Russians to the Ukrainian patrol was clear: Go no further. As Russian ships deploy to the Sea of Azov for what Moscow says are exercises, the Ukrainians ready their defenses...

Images show Navalny appear in court virtually after hunger strike

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny appeared in court via videolink to appeal a defamation conviction in his first public appearance since he went on hunger strike. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports from..

World Dance Day | Russian Kathak dancer Natalia Radenskaya | Indian dance across borders

Natalia Radenskaya is a Russian Kathak dancer based in Moscow. As a young girl she was mesmerised by Kathak and decided to make a journey to India, the land where it originated and dedicate many years..

Russian court orders Alexei Navalny's anti-corruption foundation to suspend activities

Earlier this month, the Moscow prosecutor's office had asked the court to declare FBK as an extremist group and its staff as extremists.

Blinken holds talks in Brussels amid rising tensions on Ukraine border

The visit comes after the US warned Moscow against any aggression against Ukraine amid a build-up of military forces on the border.

Kremlin critic Navalny to end his hunger strike

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Friday he would begin gradually ending a hunger strike he had called to demand proper medical care, suggesting that support inside Russia and..

Russia-Ukraine tension: Moscow closes strait between Black, Azov seas

Russia has announced the closure of the Kerch Strait to Ukrainian and foreign navy ships for the next six months because of what it describes as military exercises.

40 world leaders attend Biden's climate summit

Today is Earth Day and world leaders are meeting to discuss how to tackle climate change. President Biden announced a new pledge to slash the country’s carbon emissions by up to 52% by the year 2030,..

Plácido Domingo's glittering gala wows at the Bolshoi

A glittering evening with sweeping arias and touching duets - Plácido Domingo recently united inspiring artists on the historic stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow for a special gala. All in this..

Fears grow at Eastern Ukrainian border towns as Russian forces amass

With both sides digging in – Al Jazeera report from the frontline of Ukraine's conflict with pro-Moscow separatists.

Czechs, Russia expel each others' diplomats

Moscow expelled 20 Czech diplomats on Sunday in a confrontation over Czech allegations that two Russian spies accused of a nerve agent poisoning in Britain in 2018 were behind an earlier explosion at a..

France, Germany and US warn Moscow is responsible for Navalny's health

France said further EU sanctions on Russia could be imposed while the White House warned of "consequences" if jailed dissident Alexei Navalny's health deteriorates any further.

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in 'tit-for-tat response' to Biden sanctions

Russia will ask 10 US diplomats to leave the country in a “tit-for-tat response” to the Biden administration expelling 10 Russian diplomats, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press..