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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny stands new trial in prison

A new trial against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny opened Tuesday at the penal colony where he faces another lengthy prison term

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far

In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases

Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine crisis

Questions remain about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions, however

Biden told Putin several times nuclear war must not start: Kremlin aide

US President Joe Biden told his Russian counterpart repeatedly during his phone call that nuclear war must not be started and it cannot be won, said Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov."It is very important that President Biden several times said during the conversation that nuclear war must not be started and cannot be won," Sputnik quoted Ushakov as saying.The phone call between the two leaders lasted for 50 minutes."President Biden's call with President Putin concluded at 4:25 PM EST," White House said on Thursday (local time). The call began at 3:35 PM EST.Emphasising that the presidents discussed all key topics, Ushakov said that the conversation was very businesslike, meaningful, and the presidents, which is also very important, agreed to continue the dialogue after the new year."In principle, we are satisfied with the talks as they were frank, substantive and specific. And I can also say that the spirit of these talks was constructive," Ushakov said.The Kremlin aide also said that during

Kremlin expects US answer on security guarantees next month

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to immediately meet Russia's demand, accusing the US and its allies of maintaining a military presence on the threshold of our home.

Russia bans 7 British citizens from entry in tit-for-tat regarding Navalny

The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that seven British citizens have been barred from entering Russia in tit-for-tat retaliation regarding Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Russia has no plans to attack Ukraine, clarifies Kremlin

Russia is not planning an attack on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Greek TV channel ANT1 in an exclusive interview.

Ukrainian president Zelensky hopes for talks with Russia amid tensions

Ukraine's president that more opportunities for talks with Russia may arise thanks to the US diplomatic effort to help de-escalate tensions

Biden unlikely to receive offer from Putin to join Normandy Four: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to offer US President Joe Biden to join the Normandy Four format, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Putin to self-isolate as Covid cases detected in his entourage: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going into self-isolation because of coronavirus cases in his inner circle, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence

The memo says the protection of facilities and convoys is the most complicated issue to sort out and that the return of any officials would not mean recognition of the Taliban government

Russia's Alexei Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be moved to a hospital

Navalny is in the third week of a hunger strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law paving way to rule until 2036

If elected both times, he would remain president until 2036, surpassing Josef Stalin as the longest-serving leader of Russia

Kremlin critic Navalny sent to prison outside Moscow to serve sentence

Earlier this month, Navalny was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating the terms of his probation while convalescing in Germany

Tesla CEO Elon Musk asks Kremlin for a talk on the Clubhouse App

Clubhouse said it was reviewing its data security practices after the Stanford Internet Observatory found potential vulnerabilities

2021 will be a political balancing act for Putin's new prime minister

Mishustin, little known until he was handpicked by Putin, already embodies a regime that is entering its sunset years

Russian Covid-19 tally hits new high, Kremlin warns regions suffering

Russian media reports suggest some regions are struggling to withstand the pressure on their health system.

Russia behind most nation-state cyberattacks on consumers: Microsoft

Microsoft Corp. has issued 13,000 alerts about nation-state hacking attempts to its customers in the last two years,

Kremlin says it wants dialogue with Germany over Navalny case

Germany, where Navalny is in hospital, has said he was poisoned with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent and wants the perpetrators held to account