Crimea
Russia says it chases British destroyer out of Crimea waters with warning shots, bombs
World
June 23, 2021
Russia says it chases British destroyer out of Crimea waters with warning shots, bombs
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday it had fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path…
Russia orders troops back after massive drills in Crimea
World
April 22, 2021
Russia orders troops back after massive drills in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills in Crimea…
US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa
Middle East
April 26, 2019
US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition killed more than 1,600 civilians in the northern Syria city of Raqqa during months…
Comic poised to take over presidency in Ukraine vote
World
April 21, 2019
Comic poised to take over presidency in Ukraine vote
Ukrainians went to polls Sunday in the second round of an extraordinary election with a comedian who plays a president…
At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll
World
March 31, 2019
At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll
An armored police vehicle stands outside a polling station in Mariupol, the easternmost Ukrainian city still under Kiev’s control, as…
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation
World
March 18, 2019
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation
Russia on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, a move condemned by Kiev and…
Putin to give annual address as popularity slides
World
February 20, 2019
Putin to give annual address as popularity slides
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday as he faces an unprecedented…
Trump says may cancel Putin meet after Ukraine-Russia sea clash
World
November 28, 2018
Trump says may cancel Putin meet after Ukraine-Russia sea clash
US President Donald Trump has said he may cancel a long-awaited summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after…
Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
World
November 26, 2018
Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
Ukraine demanded the release of its sailors and more sanctions against Moscow on Monday after the Russian navy fired on…
Interpol picks S. Korea’s Kim as president over Russian rival
World
November 21, 2018
Interpol picks S. Korea’s Kim as president over Russian rival
Interpol announced Wednesday that Kim Jong-yang of South Korea had been chosen as its new president, beating a Russian official…