Tag: Russia
UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space
Image copyright Getty Images The UK and US have accused Russia of launching a weapon-like projectile from a satellite in space. In a statement, the head of the UK’s space…
Russia report says UK took its ‘eye off the ball’ on meddling
British security services were distracted by the post 9/11 terrorist threat and didn’t give sufficient priority to Russia’s attempts to gain influence in the UK, which Moscow regarded as one…
Russia report: UK ‘top target’ for Russia
Image caption Chair of the committee Julian Lewis (centre) with members Kevan Jones and Stuart Hosie Russia sees the UK as one of its “top targets” in the West, according…
Russia report: Long-awaited probe due into interference in UK
Image copyright Reuters It has been a long time coming but the British public are finally about to see the details of the “Russia report”. Nearly a year-and-a-half after it…
MH17 disaster: Dutch take Russia to European rights court
Image copyright Reuters Image caption All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 died when the plane was brought down in 2014 The Dutch government says it is…
Coronavirus crisis tests Putin’s grip on power in Russia
Image caption The deserted AnderSon Cafe – belonging to a chain shut by the lockdown They’re still baking at the Factory of Happiness. Staff in face masks sprinkle nuts and…
Coronavirus takes a serious turn in Russia, and Putin no longer radiates confidence
How quickly things can change in the time of coronavirus. In his Monday videoconference, Putin took stock of a worsening situation. “We have a lot of problems,” Putin said. “There…
Russia coronavirus: Moscow rolls out digital tracking system to enforce lockdown
The capital is the epicenter of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, recording 11,513 of the country’s official toll of 18,328 cases of Covid-19. “If previously we had around 500 hospitalizations daily, now…
Paul Whelan: Russia spy trial opens for ex-US marine
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Whelan (R) alleges that Russian prison guards mistreated him The trial of a former US marine accused of spying has begun behind closed doors…
Russia prison: Jail ablaze in Angarsk Siberia after inmates riot
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Images show the prison engulfed by flames A fire has engulfed large parts of a prison in Russia’s Siberia region following a riot by inmates…