Police detain more than 200 opposition activists on Saturday for taking part in a wave of anti-Kremlin protests across Russia, according to a monitoring group. Report by Pascale Davies. Continue reading
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Russia shows off military might at Red Square parade
MOSCOW, RUSSIA (MAY 9, 2017) (CHANNEL ONE) – Russia showcased its modernised war machine in a traditional grand parade on Moscow’s Red Square on Tuesday (May 9).
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Anti-Putin protesters get a smart phone app to help get out of jail
A smart phone app aims to give anti-Kremlin protesters a helping hand when they are detained by Russian police at demonstrations. Continue reading
Kremlin demands apology from Fox News over Putin comments
The Kremlin is demanding an apology from Fox News Monday, after Bill O’Reilly’s one-on-one interview with President Trump on Super Bowl Sunday, in which the TV host called Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘killer’. Alva French reports. Continue reading
Russia’s Putin calls for renewed efforts against corruption
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for renewed efforts against corruption at a meeting in Moscow
New fragrance inspired by Putin goes on sale in Russia
New perfume inspired by the Russian President Vladimir Putin goes on sale in the Russian capital.
Russians admire chocolate Putin statue
Russians admire a full-size chocolate Putin statue at a fair in St. Petersburg.
Russia’s rich tighten their belts
(Reuters Business Report) – Russian model Alisa Krylova is a regular at her local beauty salon in Moscow.
It’s a luxury she isn’t giving up.
But tough economic conditions are forcing her and many other rich Russians to make concessions.
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Russia’s Putin reappears after 10 day absence, laughs off “gossip”
Facing health rumours, Russian President Vladimir Putin says life is “boring without gossip”, at his first public appearance more than a week.
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