Vladimir Putin

Putin attends naval parade, promises new ships to navy

6:01 pm July 26, 2020

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin said the Russian navy will get 40 new ships and vessels this year, as he attended a naval parade in St. Petersburg on Sunday marking the Navy Day in Russia. The parade in St. Petersburg and the nearby town of Kronshtadt featured 46 ships and vessels and over 4,000 troops and aimed to “demonstrate the growing power […]

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials

8:50 pm July 16, 2020

London: Britain, the United States and Canada say Russia is trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development. The persistent and ongoing attacks […]

Russian constitution change ends hopes for same-sex marriage

3:05 pm July 13, 2020

St Petersburg: At the Lagutenko wedding in 2017, the couple exchanged vows, rings, and kisses in front of friends and relatives, then took a traditional drive in a limousine, stopping at landmarks for photos. But because they were both women, the wedding wasn’t legal in Russia. If Irina and Anastasia Lagutenko had any hopes they […]

Russian city holds 2nd day of protest over governor arrest

9:14 pm July 12, 2020

Moscow: Demonstrators in the Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk held a second day of protests against the arrest of the region’s governor on suspicion of involvement in several murders. The Sunday demonstration in the city, 6,100 kilometers (3,800 miles) east of Moscow, was smaller than a massive gathering on Saturday that was estimated at up to 35,000 people; the […]

China hails Russian referendum as reflection of people’s choice

11:11 pm July 2, 2020

Beijing: China said on Thursday that Russia’s national referendum on constitutional amendments, which will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power till 2036, was a “major event” reflecting Russian people’s choice. Nearly 78 per cent of voters in Russia have approved amendments to the country’s Constitution that will allow President Putin to stay in power until 2036. “We note that […]