Envoy blasts OSCE resolution targeting Russian media as discriminatory

Envoy blasts OSCE resolution targeting Russian media as discriminatory

25 Ноя, 2016 в 10:05
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Russia’s envoy to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has branded the group’s resolution on countering the Russian mass media a discriminatory document that contradicts basic international agreements on human rights.

Police set next year as start date to fingerprint all foreigners arriving in Russia

Police set next year as start date to fingerprint all foreigners arriving in Russia

24 Ноя, 2016 в 14:10
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Russia’s deputy interior minister has told the press that in 2017 fingerprinting will become an obligatory procedure for all foreigners arriving in the country.

Russians’ attitude to United States shows improvement

Russians’ attitude to United States shows improvement

24 Ноя, 2016 в 10:20
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In recent months the average Russian has begun to think more favorably about the United States, with over half the participants in the latest polls saying they expect President-elect Donald Trump to further improve relations between the two nations.

Russia hopes Trump will stop US from ‘illegally’ applying its laws around the world – diplomat

Russia hopes Trump will stop US from ‘illegally’ applying its laws around the world – diplomat

23 Ноя, 2016 в 15:21
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The Russian Foreign Ministry’s plenipotentiary for human rights has told RT that he and his colleagues hope that Donald Trump will end the “illegal” detention of Russian citizens in third nations – a practice that has reached a new peak under Barack Obama.

Private contractors from US seek employment in Chechen anti-terrorism center – Kadyrov

Private contractors from US seek employment in Chechen anti-terrorism center – Kadyrov

23 Ноя, 2016 в 11:23
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About 10 security specialists from the United States have applied for work in the unique international anti-terrorism training center that is being constructed in Chechnya, the republic’s leader has told the press.

Lavrov cites historical falsification as major threat to relations with allies

Lavrov cites historical falsification as major threat to relations with allies

22 Ноя, 2016 в 14:51
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Belarus’ close relations with Russia and noted that both nations have resisted attempts to drive a wedge between them through the falsification of history.

Russia deploys newest anti-ship missiles to Kuril Islands

Russia deploys newest anti-ship missiles to Kuril Islands

22 Ноя, 2016 в 09:35
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The Russian Pacific Fleet has installed batteries of anti-ship missiles at its bases on the Kuril Islands, ensuring effective protection from landing operations and carrier-based aircraft strikes.

Trump victory paves way for Russia-US coalition in Syria – top Russian senator

Trump victory paves way for Russia-US coalition in Syria – top Russian senator

21 Ноя, 2016 в 11:43
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The head of the Upper House committee for international relations has said that Russia and the US could form a single anti-terrorist coalition in Syria once US leadership reconsiders its priorities and stops meddling in the internal affairs of foreign nations.

Amnesty International to return to Moscow office, technical glitch blamed for closure

Amnesty International to return to Moscow office, technical glitch blamed for closure

18 Ноя, 2016 в 15:01
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The Russian branch of Amnesty International will soon return to its Moscow office after renewing the rent on the premises with City Hall. Staff had been prevented from entering the office for around two weeks because of a “technical glitch.”

Foreign agent: Leading Russian independent pollster Levada Center loses court bid

Foreign agent: Leading Russian independent pollster Levada Center loses court bid

18 Ноя, 2016 в 14:13
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A district court in Moscow has rejected a lawsuit by NGO the Levada Center, which had sought to cancel its inclusion in the register of ‘foreign agents’ – groups engaged in politics that receive sponsorship from foreign organizations and individuals.