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EU imposes sanctions on Russian officials over poisoning of opposition leader
The decision was agreed upon among the 27 EU envoys to Brussels.
France, Germany and Britain seek Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning
Moscow quickly hit back that the accusations were “unacceptable” and amounted to “blackmail”.
Chemical watchdog confirms Navalny poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons carried out its own analysis of samples taken from the Russian opposition figure.
'The people who are dying were born in 2002, 2003, why are they at war?'
Irish-Armenians are calling for the international community to intervene as deadly fighting continues in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
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RAF fighter jets intercept Russian military aircraft near UK airspace
It marks the third time in six days the Typhoons have been scrambled in response to Russian planes.
Russian spy chief accuses US of fomenting Belarus protests as opposition ally is charged
Protesters in Belarus are seeking the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko, denouncing his landslide re-election in August.
Tens of thousands rally in Belarus amid mass arrests
“I came out for freedom,” one protester said today in Minsk.
Russia holds regional polls in shadow of Alexei Navalny's poisoning
The vote is seen as a key test of the Kremlin’s control of local politics.
Microsoft says Russian hackers are 'stepping up' cyberattacks targeting US presidential campaigns
Tech giant Microsoft said today it has detected and thwarted a number of hacking attempts in recent weeks.
Alexei Navalny out of induced coma and responsive, says German hospital
Chemical weapons experts have said Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent.
Germany threatens sanctions on Russia over poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned a lack of support for the investigation could force Germany to rethink the German-Russian gas pipeline project.
Russia must answer questions on Navalny 'assassination attempt'
Alexei Navalny fell ill on a flight to Moscow and is now in an induced coma in a Berlin hospital.
Ireland joins condemnation of Navalny poisoning but EU says it's too early to discuss 'punishment'
Alexei Navalny last month became the latest in a long line of Russian defectors to be poisoned in suspicious circumstances.
World leaders condemn poisoning of Alexei Navalny with Novichok nerve agent
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a statement earlier to confirm that Navalny had been poisoned with Novichok.
Russian opposition leader still in coma but improving, say German doctors
Alexei Navalny’s allies insist he was deliberately poisoned and say the Kremlin was behind it.
Russia claims there are no signs that a criminal act caused Navalny's illness
The West has pushed for an investigation into the sudden illness of the Kremlin’s fiercest critic.
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's test results indicate poisoning, German hospital says
Doctors at the Berlin hospital where Navalny is being treated have said there is a possibility of long-term effects to his central nervous system.
‘Poisoned’ Russian dissident in ‘stable’ condition after arriving at German hospital
Alexei Navalny will be treated by specialists at the German capital’s main hospital.
Alexei Navalny: Russian doctors let Putin critic fly to Berlin for medical treatment
His family and supporters believe he was poisoned.
Russian opposition leader in intensive care after apparent poisoning
Alexei Navalny is in a “serious condition” according to his spokesperson.
Explainer: Why protests have erupted in Belarus against Europe's 'last dictator'
Alexander Lukashenko just won another presidential election, although the opposition has said it was rigged.
Putin claims Russia has developed the 'first' Covid-19 vaccine - and says his daughter has been given it
The World Health Organization said approval of the vaccine would require a rigorous review to show its safety.
Russia pushes forward with Putin-supported bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia are the current favourites to host the tournament.
Podcast explores the curious case of Irishman caught up in the world of Russian espionage
In a case of ‘wrong place at the wrong time’, Dublin man Derek Conlon was caught in the centre of international espionage.
Russia accused of firing anti-satellite weapon in space
US Space Command said it has evidence that Moscow carried out the test on 15 July.
UK intelligence report finds 'credible' evidence Russia sought to influence Scottish independence vote
The Intelligence and Security Committee published its long-awaited report on Russia this morning.
Dutch government taking Russia to court over ‘shooting down’ of MH17 flight
A missile fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow Ukrainian rebels blew the plane out of the sky on 17 July 2014.
Explainer: Why is Trump under pressure over allegations about Russia and the Taliban?
Trump has come under increasing pressure to explain mounting media reports regarding the allegations.
Joe Biden accuses 'white flag’ Trump of leaving the battlefield
Biden suggested Trump has abdicated his duty to protect both US troops abroad and American citizens at home.
Russians cast early votes in ballot that could extend Putin's rule until 2036
The reforms would reset Putin’s presidential term-limit to zero, allowing him to run two more times.
Disinfection tunnels installed to protect Vladimir Putin from pandemic
One was installed at his residence and two more at the Kremlin, according to his spokesman.
Australia steps up bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup with new board
Russia are currently the only other nation to have declared their bid.
Temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius reported above Arctic Circle
Temperatures soared to 10 degrees Celsius above average in Siberia last month.
Russian appeal against four-year doping ban from international sport to be heard in November
Should WADA’s ruling be confirmed, Russia will miss out on the postponed Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 winter Games and the World Cup in Qatar.
Vladimir Putin sets 1 July date for vote that could keep him in power until 2036
The ballot was postponed from April due to Covid-19.
June restart for football in Russia despite rising infections
There are eight rounds of fixtures remaining.
Russia now has the second highest number of Covid-19 cases in the world
The country has 232,243 cases, surpassing the UK and Spain.
Russian PM tests positive for Covid-19 as country registers highest number of new European cases
It comes as the country’s number of confirmed cases surged past 100,000.
Russia’s failure to respond to concerns about fair trial rights compels judge to “terminate” extradition
Igor Khatlamadzhiyev (37), was wanted for a number of alleged thefts and robberies in Russia.
Russia's Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power for another 16 years
He signed the measure today, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament
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