Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue
MOSCOW (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their sharply different views of Russia's treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, democratic values and other major topics of dispute Friday but vowed to maintain a dialogue.
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Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue
MOSCOW (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their sharply different views of Russia's treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, democratic values and other major topics of dispute Friday but vowed to maintain a dialogue.
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Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue
MOSCOW (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their sharply different views of Russia's treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, democratic values and other major topics of dispute Friday but vowed to maintain a dialogue.
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Merkel and Putin to discuss Afghanistan, other major issues
MOSCOW (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel traveled to Russia Friday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, the separatist conflict in Ukraine and Moscow’s treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, among other issues.
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Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on Wednesday night on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics, a Polish diplomat confirmed.
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EXPLAINER: What is behind Belarus athlete's Olympics crisis?
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A feud between Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya and team officials that prompted her to seek refuge in the European Union has again cast a spotlight on the repressive environment in the athlete's home country, an ex-Soviet nation where authorities have unleashed a relentless crackdown on …
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Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on Wednesday night on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics, a Polish diplomat confirmed.
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EXPLAINER: What is behind Belarus athlete's Olympics crisis?
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A feud between Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya and team officials that prompted her to seek refuge in the European Union has again cast a spotlight on the repressive environment in the athlete's home country, an ex-Soviet nation where authorities have unleashed a relentless crackdown on …
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Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on Wednesday night on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics, a Polish diplomat confirmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What is behind Belarus athlete's Olympics crisis?
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A feud between Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya and team officials that prompted her to seek refuge in the European Union has again cast a spotlight on the repressive environment in the athlete's home country, an ex-Soviet nation where authorities have unleashed a relentless crackdown on …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on Wednesday night on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics, a Polish diplomat confirmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus Olympic sprinter arrives in Vienna amid safety fears
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — A plane carrying a Belarusian Olympic sprinter seeking refuge landed in Austria on Wednesday after she resisted an attempt by her Olympic team’s officials to send her home, where she feared reprisals from the authoritarian government.
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Belarus runner flies to Europe after feud with team managers
MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian sprinter left Tokyo en route to Europe on Wednesday after resisting an attempt by her Olympic team's officials to send her home to Belarus, where the athlete said she could be in danger from authorities who have relentlessly cracked down on dissent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What is behind Belarus athlete's Olympics crisis?
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A feud between Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya and team officials that prompted her to seek refuge in the European Union has again cast a spotlight on the repressive environment in the athlete's home country, an ex-Soviet nation where authorities have unleashed a relentless crackdown on …
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Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
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Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin: US aircraft involved in Black Sea UK incident
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft was operating in sync with a British destroyer during last week’s Black Sea incident in what he described as a “provocation" to test Moscow's response.
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New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW (AP) — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the Russian capital faces a surge of new infections.
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New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW (AP) — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the Russian capital faces a surge of new infections.
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New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW (AP) — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the Russian capital faces a surge of new infections.
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Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea.
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Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea.
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Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Russia says next time it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is prepared to target intruding warships if they fail to heed warnings, a senior Russian diplomat declared Thursday after a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Russia says warning shots deter UK warship; London denies it
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said one of its warships in the Black Sea fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer out of an area near Crimea that Moscow claims as its territorial waters, but Britain denied that account and insisted its ship wasn't …
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Russia says next time it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is prepared to target intruding warships if they fail to heed warnings, a senior Russian diplomat declared Thursday after a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.
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Russia says next time it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is prepared to target intruding warships if they fail to heed warnings, a senior Russian diplomat declared Thursday after a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.
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Russia says it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia will be ready to fire to hit intruding warships, a senior diplomat said Thursday in a tough warning in the wake of a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.
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Russia says warning shots deter UK warship; London denies it
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said one of its warships in the Black Sea fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer out of an area near Crimea that Moscow claims as its territorial waters, but Britain denied that account and insisted its ship wasn't …
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Putin hails WWII heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen European security.
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Russia says warning shots deter UK warship; London denies it
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said one of its warships in the Black Sea fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer out of an area near Crimea that Moscow claims as its territorial waters, but Britain denied that account and insisted its ship wasn't …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Russia fires warning shots to deter UK warship in Black Sea
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian warship fired warning shots and a Russian warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer away from an area in the Black Sea near Crimea that Russia claims as its territorial waters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin hails WWII heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen European security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin hails WWII heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen European security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin hails WW II heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen European security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'Practical work' summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started -- with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more.
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What They Want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit
GENEVA (AP) — An American president won’t side with Moscow over his own intelligence agencies. There will be no talk of a “reset” in Russian relations. And it is highly doubtful that anyone will gaze into Vladimir Putin’s eyes and discuss his soul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Practical work' summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started -- with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What They Want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit
GENEVA (AP) — An American president won’t side with Moscow over his own intelligence agencies. There will be no talk of a “reset” in Russian relations. And it is highly doubtful that anyone will gaze into Vladimir Putin’s eyes and discuss his soul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Practical work' summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started -- with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Pure business' at Biden-Putin summit: No hugs, no brickbats
GENEVA (AP) — President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit on Wednesday with an agreement to return their nations' ambassadors to their posts in Washington and Moscow and a plan to begin work toward replacing the last remaining treaty between the two countries limiting nuclear weapons.
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Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
GENEVA (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed in a “constructive” summit Wednesday to return their nations' ambassadors to their posts and begin negotiations to replace the last remaining treaty between the two countries limiting nuclear weapons.
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Biden, Putin conclude summit between 'two great powers'
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting Wednesday between what the American leader called “two great powers,” wrapping up more quickly than expected.
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'Two great powers': Biden, Putin plunge into hours of talks
GENEVA (AP) — With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin plunged into hours of face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an …
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Face to face: Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summit
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have opened their face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What They Want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit
GENEVA (AP) — An American president won’t side with Moscow over his own intelligence agencies. There will be no talk of a “reset” in Russian relations. And it is highly doubtful that anyone will gaze into Vladimir Putin’s eyes and discuss his soul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What They Want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit
GENEVA (AP) — An American president won’t side with Moscow over his own intelligence agencies. There will be no talk of a “reset” in Russian relations. And it is highly doubtful that anyone will gaze into Vladimir Putin’s eyes and discuss his soul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday night outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.
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Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday night outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday night outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russia expected to outlaw opposition leader Navalny's groups
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court is expected Wednesday night to outlaw the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — part of authorities' efforts to muzzle critics ahead of a crucial parliamentary election in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian court mulls motion to outlaw Navalny's organizations
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday is considering a request by prosecutors to outlaw the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — part of authorities' efforts to muzzle critics ahead of a crucial parliamentary election in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin chafes at US, criticizes response to Capitol attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday set a tough tone for his upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing Washington of trying to contain Russia and citing its response to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a manifestation of the West's double standards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin chafes at US, criticizes response to Capitol attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday set a tough tone for his upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing Washington of trying to contain Russia and citing its response to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a manifestation of the West's double standards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin chafes at US, criticizes response to Capitol attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday set a tough tone for his upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing Washington of trying to contain Russia and citing its response to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a manifestation of the West's double standards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin chafes at US, criticizes response to Capitol attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday set a tough tone for his upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing Washington of trying to contain Russia and citing its response to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a manifestation of the West's double standards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a probe, as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of September's parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a probe, as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of September's parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before vote
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities are cracking down on dissent before a crucial parliamentary election in September, in what a leading Kremlin critic on Tuesday described as an attempt to sideline opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a probe, as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of September's parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russia's Navalny asks court to end prison security checks
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny asked a court Monday to halt the hourly night-time checks he has been subjected to in his penal colony.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before vote
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities are cracking down on dissent before a crucial parliamentary election in September, in what a leading Kremlin critic on Tuesday described as an attempt to sideline opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before vote
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities are cracking down on dissent before a crucial parliamentary election in September, in what a leading Kremlin critic on Tuesday described as an attempt to sideline opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russia increases the pressure on opposition figures
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have ramped up the pressure on dissent ahead of a parliamentary election in September, arresting one opposition activist and raiding several others' homes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russia's Navalny asks court to end prison security checks
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny asked a court Monday to halt the hourly night-time checks he has been subjected to in his penal colony.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Russia's Navalny asks court to end prison security checks
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny asked a court Monday to halt the hourly night-time checks he has been subjected to in his penal colony.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus leader seeks Russian support amid showdown with EU
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his counterpart from Belarus for talks Friday on forging closer ties amid Minsk’s bruising showdown with the European Union over the diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus leader seeks Russian support amid showdown with EU
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his counterpart from Belarus for talks Friday on forging closer ties amid Minsk’s bruising showdown with the European Union over the diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus leader seeks Russian support amid showdown with EU
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his counterpart from Belarus for talks Friday on forging closer ties amid Minsk’s bruising showdown with the European Union over the diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus leader seeks Russian support amid showdown with EU
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his counterpart from Belarus for talks Friday on forging closer ties amid Minsk’s bruising showdown with the European Union over the diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus' leader seeks Russia's support amid showdown with EU
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader discussed closer economic ties with Russia on Friday, as he sought support from his main backer amid a bruising showdown with the European Union over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions after plane diversion
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Belarus' isolation deepens as flights avoid its airspace
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ isolation deepened Tuesday as commercial planes avoided its airspace, the European Union worked up new sanctions, and a senior U.N. official said he was concerned for the welfare of an opposition journalist arrested in Minsk after his plane was diverted there, apparently on the orders of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
European planes skirt Belarus amid fury at journalist arrest
MOSCOW (AP) — European airlines were skirting Belarus on Tuesday after the European Union urged them to do so while imposing new sanctions against the ex-Soviet nation to punish it for the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions after plane diversion
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions after plane diversion
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin to would-be aggressors: 'Will knock their teeth out'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would “knock their teeth out” if they ever try.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin to would-be aggressors: 'Will knock their teeth out'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would “knock their teeth out” if they ever try.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Putin to would-be aggressors: 'Will knock their teeth out'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would “knock their teeth out” if they ever try.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia (AP) — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin to would-be aggressors: 'Will knock their teeth out'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would “knock their teeth out” if they ever try.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia (AP) — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia (AP) — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia (AP) — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
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Russia orders troop pullback but keeps weapons near Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year.
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Russia orders troop pullback but keeps weapons near Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin vows a 'quick and tough' Russian response for its foes
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits bitterly sorry for their action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russia orders troop pullback but keeps weapons near Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin vows a 'quick and tough' Russian response for its foes
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits bitterly sorry for their action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin vows a 'quick and tough' Russian response for its foes
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits bitterly sorry for their action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin warns of 'quick and tough' Russian response for foes
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits feel bitterly sorry for their action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's behind the conflict in eastern Ukraine?
MOSCOW (AP) — Tensions are rising over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with growing violations of a cease-fire and a massive Russian military buildup near its border with the region.
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EXPLAINER: What's behind the conflict in eastern Ukraine?
MOSCOW (AP) — Tensions are rising over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with growing violations of a cease-fire and a massive Russian military buildup near its border with the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's behind the conflict in eastern Ukraine?
MOSCOW (AP) — Tensions are rising over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with growing violations of a cease-fire and a massive Russian military buildup near its border with the region.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that the country's massive military buildup in the west was part of readiness drills amid what he described as threats from NATO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that the country's massive military buildup in the west was part of readiness drills amid what he described as threats from NATO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that the country's massive military buildup in the west was part of readiness drills amid what he described as threats from NATO.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin says it fears full-scale fighting in Ukraine's east
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday it fears a resumption of full-scale fighting in eastern Ukraine and could take steps to protect Russian civilians there, a stark warning that comes amid a Russian troop build-up along the border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin says it fears full-scale fighting in Ukraine's east
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday it fears a resumption of full-scale fighting in eastern Ukraine and could take steps to protect Russian civilians there, a stark warning that comes amid a Russian troop build-up along the border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin says it fears full-scale fighting in Ukraine's east
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday it fears a resumption of full-scale fighting in eastern Ukraine and could take steps to protect Russian civilians there, a stark warning that comes amid a Russian troop build-up along the border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin says it fears full-scale fighting in Ukraine's east
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday it fears a resumption of full-scale fighting in eastern Ukraine and could take steps to protect Russian civilians there, a stark warning that comes amid a Russian troop build-up along the border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia: Navalny on hunger strike to protest prison treatment
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he has started a hunger strike to protest authorities’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia: Navalny on hunger strike to protest prison treatment
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he has started a hunger strike to protest authorities’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia: Navalny on hunger strike to protest prison treatment
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he has started a hunger strike to protest authorities’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia's Navalny announces start of prison hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has started a hunger strike in prison to protest officials’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
US-Russia ties nosedive after Biden-Putin tit-for-tat
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S.-Russia ties nosedived on Thursday after Russian leader Vladimir Putin shot back at President Joe Biden’s description of him as a killer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US-Russia ties nosedive after Biden-Putin tit-for-tat
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S.-Russia ties nosedived on Thursday after Russian leader Vladimir Putin shot back at President Joe Biden’s description of him as a killer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US-Russia ties nosedive after Biden-Putin tit-for-tat
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S.-Russia ties nosedived on Thursday after Russian leader Vladimir Putin shot back at President Joe Biden’s description of him as a killer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US-Russia ties nosedive after Biden-Putin tit-for-tat
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S.-Russia ties nosedived on Thursday after Russian leader Vladimir Putin shot back at President Joe Biden’s description of him as a killer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin cites ills in US society after Biden's killer remark
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin points finger at US after Biden's 'killer' remark
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s remarks about him reflect the past and current problems of the United States.
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Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
UN experts urge independent probe into Navalny's poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Two top U.N. human rights experts urged an international probe into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and called Monday for his immediate release from prison.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
UN experts urge independent probe into Navalny's poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Two top U.N. human rights experts urged an international probe into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and called Monday for his immediate release from prison.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Experts urge independent probe into Navalny's poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Two top human rights officials urged an international probe into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and called Monday for his immediate release from prison.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court fines opposition leader Navalny for defamation
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to pay a fine in a defamation case, a ruling that came hours after another judge rejected the top Kremlin critic’s appeal of his prison sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court rejects opposition leader Navalny's appeal
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Saturday rejected Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s appeal of his prison sentence, even as the country faced an order from a top European rights court to free the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Navalny urges Russians from jail to overcome their fear
MOSCOW (AP) — In a note from jail, opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Russians Thursday to overcome their fear and “free” the country from a “bunch of thieves,” while the Kremlin cast the arrests of thousands of protesters as a due response to the unsanctioned rallies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny urges Russians from jail to overcome their fear
MOSCOW (AP) — In a note from jail, opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Russians Thursday to overcome their fear and “free” the country from a “bunch of thieves,” while the Kremlin cast the arrests of thousands of protesters as a due response to the unsanctioned rallies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin: Thousands of arrests at protests necessary response
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin strongly rebuffed Western criticism Thursday and described the thousands of arrests at protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny as a necessary response to the unsanctioned rallies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia rejects Western criticism over Navalny's prison term
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday shrugged off the massive rallies against the jailing of top Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny and rejected Western criticism as “hysterics” as activists reported more than 1,400 new arrests in the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: How Russia has tried to stem pro-Navalny protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A prison sentence for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and a sweeping crackdown on protesters demanding his release reflect the Kremlin's steely determination to fend off threats to its political monopoly at any cost.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: How Russia has tried to stem pro-Navalny protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A prison sentence for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and a sweeping crackdown on protesters demanding his release reflect the Kremlin's steely determination to fend off threats to its political monopoly at any cost.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia rejects Western criticism over Navalny's prison term
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday shrugged off the massive rallies against the jailing of top Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny and rejected Western criticism as “hysterics” as activists reported more than 1,400 new arrests in the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny slams court that may jail him for years
MOSCOW (AP) — Opposition leader Alexei Navalny denounced a Moscow court hearing Tuesday on whether he should be sent to prison for years, calling it a vain attempt by the Kremlin to scare millions of Russians into submission.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny faces court that may jail him for years
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faced a court hearing Tuesday that could end with him being sent to prison for years and fuel more protests against the Kremlin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest
A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Over 5,000 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests over 5,000 at wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests nearly 5,000 at wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Nearly 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests over 4,700 at wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests over 4,500 at wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,500 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests over 4,000 at wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 3,800 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,800 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 3,300 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,300 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 3,200 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,200 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 3,000 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,000 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 2,700 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 2,700 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 2,300 during wide protests backing Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Nearly 2,300 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Over 1,600 arrested as Russians rally in Navalny's support
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 1,600 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests over 1,000 people demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 1,000 were detained by police, according to a monitoring group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 750 protesters demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 750 were detained by police, according to a monitoring group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Hundreds arrested in Russia as they demand Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Hundreds were detained by police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Thousands rally in Russia to demand Alexei Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Hundreds were detained by police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest
A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest
A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest
A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court mulls house arrest for Navalny's allies
A Moscow court on Friday considered a request to put several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the anti-corruption investigator.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects arrest appeal
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal of his arrest while authorities detained several of his allies and issued warnings to social media companies after tens of thousands swarmed the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend demanding his release.
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Russian court rejects Navalny's appeal; allies detained
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against his arrest while authorities detained several of his allies and issued warnings to social media companies after tens of thousands swarmed the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend demanding his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia detains Navalny's allies, warns social networks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Thursday detained several allies of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and issued warnings to social media giants after tens of thousands of people took to the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend to demand his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday quickly approved the extension of the last remaining nuclear Russia-U.S. arms control treaty, a fast-track action that comes just days before it’s due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday quickly approved the extension of the last remaining nuclear Russia-U.S. arms control treaty, a fast-track action that comes just days before it’s due to expire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia, US exchange documents to extend nuclear pact
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and the United States traded documents Tuesday to extend their last remaining nuclear arms control treaty days before it is due to expire, the Kremlin said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia, US exchange documents to extend nuclear pact
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and the United States traded documents Tuesday to extend their last remaining nuclear arms control treaty days before it is due to expire, the Kremlin said.
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Russia prison agency warns Navalny he faces immediate arrest
Russia's prison service said Thursday that top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces immediate arrest once he returns from Germany.
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Europe's rights court accepts Ukraine case against Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Europe’s top human rights court agreed Thursday to look into Ukraine’s complaint against alleged human rights violations in the Russia-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
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Kremlin foe Navalny says he will fly home despite threats
MOSCOW (AP) — Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he plans to go home to Russia next weekend despite the authorities' threats to put him once again behind bars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia's prison service seeks to jail Kremlin critic Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s prison service has asked a Moscow court to put top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny behind bars for breaching the terms of his suspended sentence and probation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Russia for talks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted his counterparts from Armenia and Azerbaijan to discuss reopening transport routes in the region that have been paralyzed for nearly three decades amid a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Russia for talks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted his counterparts from Armenia and Azerbaijan to discuss reopening transport routes in the region that have been paralyzed for nearly three decades amid a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Newly-elected Kyrgyzstan president to boost his powers
MOSCOW (AP) — A nationalist politician who won a landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan's presidential election said he would push for quick constitutional changes to strengthen the powers of the presidency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Putin wishes Russians brighter New Year, 'return to normal'
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin wished Russians a brighter new year Thursday as he praised the nation for its courage and resilience amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Russian investigators open new fraud probe involving Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Tuesday ramped up the pressure on top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny by leveling new fraud accusations against him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russian investigators open new fraud probe involving Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Tuesday ramped up the pressure on top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny by leveling new fraud accusations against him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russian monk charged with inciting suicidal acts in sermons
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian riot police stormed into a monastery Tuesday to detain a rebel monk who has castigated the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church leadership and denied the existence of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus-denying Russian monk detained by police
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian riot police stormed into a monastery Tuesday to detain a rebel monk who has castigated the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church leadership and denied the existence of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia's prison service tells Navalny to appear or face jail
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's federal penitentiary service on Monday gave top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny one day to report to its office or face imprisonment, if he comes back to Russia after the deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia's prison service tells Navalny to appear or face jail
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's federal penitentiary service on Monday gave top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny one day to report to its office or face imprisonment, if he comes back to Russia after the deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
British double agent George Blake dies in Russia at 98
MOSCOW (AP) — George Blake, a former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union and passed some of the most coveted Western secrets to Moscow, has died in Russia. He was 98.
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British double agent George Blake dies in Russia at 98
MOSCOW (AP) — George Blake, a former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union and passed some of the most coveted Western secrets to Moscow, has died in Russia. He was 98.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
British double agent George Blake dies in Russia at 98
MOSCOW (AP) — George Blake, a former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union and passed some of the most coveted Western secrets to Moscow, has died in Russia. He was 98.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Putin denies involvement in poisoning of Kremlin foe Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and accused U.S. intelligence agencies of fomenting the claims even as he held out hope for better ties with Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin denies involvement in Kremlin foe Navalny's poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and accused U.S. intelligence agencies of fomenting the claims.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russian nuclear submarine test-fires 4 missiles
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian nuclear submarine on Saturday successfully test-fired four intercontinental ballistic missiles in a show of readiness of Moscow's nuclear forces amid tension with the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russia to establish navy base in Sudan for at least 25 years
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to establish a navy base in the African nation for at least a quarter century, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its global reach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russia to establish navy base in Sudan for at least 25 years
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to establish a navy base in the African nation for at least a quarter century, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its global reach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Moscow opens dozens of coronavirus vaccination centers
MOSCOW (AP) — The city of Moscow opening 70 vaccination facilities where thousands of doctors, teachers and others in high-risk groups had signed up to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting Saturday, a precursor to a sweeping Russia-wide immunization effort.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Belarus minister says police could use guns during protests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The interior minister of Belarus warned that authorities wouldn't hesitate to approve the use of live ammunition on protesters if it's necessary to quash more than 2 1/2 months of demonstrations against the reelection of the country's authoritarian president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Putin offers NATO site inspections to avoid missile buildup
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Monday that NATO and Russia should conduct mutual inspections of each other's military bases to secure a moratorium on the deployment of new missiles in Europe following last year’s demise of a U.S.-Russian nuclear arms pact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Amid turmoil, Kyrgyzstan sets presidential vote for Jan. 10
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Kyrgyzstan on Saturday called an early presidential election for January after the nation's previous president was driven from power by protests triggered by a disputed vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Amid turmoil, Kyrgyzstan sets presidential vote for Jan. 10
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Kyrgyzstan on Saturday called an early presidential election for January after the nation's previous president was driven from power by protests triggered by a disputed vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Putin: Russia-China military alliance can't be ruled out
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there is no need for a Russia-China military alliance now, but noted it could be forged in the future.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Russian spymaster says Belarus protests fueled from abroad
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign intelligence chief said Thursday during a visit to Belarus that the 2 1/2 months of protests since the country's presidential election have been fomented from abroad.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Trio who lived on space station return to Earth safely
MOSCOW (AP) — A trio of space travelers safely returned to Earth on Thursday after a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
US, Russia appear set to extend last remaining nuclear pact
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia inched closer Tuesday to a deal to extend their last remaining arms control pact, after U.S. threats to allow the deal to expire early next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Russia, US appear ready for deal to extend nuclear pact
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Tuesday it’s ready to accept a U.S. proposal to freeze the number of nuclear warheads and extend the two nations’ last arms control pact for one year and Washington responded that it's prepared to make a quick deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Putin proposes yearlong extension of nuclear pact with US
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday made a strong call to save the last existing nuclear arms control pact between his country and the United States, proposing to extend it at least for one year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyzstan's prime minister becomes acting president
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan’s prime minister became the acting head of state Friday in the wake of the president's resignation amid turmoil sparked by a disputed parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Top Russian diplomat skeptical about nuclear pact extension
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat voiced doubt Wednesday that Moscow and Washington could negotiate an extension of their last arms control pact still standing, even as the United States offered a more optimistic view.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Top Russian diplomat skeptical about nuclear pact extension
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat voiced doubt Wednesday that Moscow and Washington could negotiate an extension of their last arms control pact still standing, even as the United States offered a more optimistic view.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Russia threatens to halt dialogue with EU amid Navalny spat
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister warned Tuesday that Moscow could freeze its contacts with the European Union in response to its sanctions over the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — an unprecedented threat that reflects a bitter Russia-EU strain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce violated
MOSCOW (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a Russia-brokered cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday, but immediately accused each other of derailing the deal intended to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in more than a quarter-century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce violated
MOSCOW (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a Russia-brokered cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday, but immediately accused each other of derailing the deal intended to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in more than a quarter-century.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Russian voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
Russian election officials say a majority of voters have approved amendments to constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036
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Moscow goes into lockdown, rest of Russia braces for same
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian capital, Moscow, on Monday woke up to a lockdown obliging most of its 13 million residents to stay home, and many other regions of the vast country quickly followed suit to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Rosneft hands Venezuelan oil business to Russian state firm
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Rosneft has transferred its assets in Venezuela to a company fully owned by Vladimir Putin's government, a move apparently intended to shield Russia's largest oil producer from U.S. sanctions while Moscow continues showing support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the wake of a U.S. narcotics …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
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Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
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Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
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Putin orders Russian constitutional vote despite virus fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a vote on changes to the constitution which could allow him to extend his rule to be held next month as planned, but warned it could be delayed if the coronavirus situation worsens.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
White House confirms Trump not going to Moscow for V-Day
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will not be going to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the White House announced Tuesday in a disappointment for the Kremlin.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
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Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin says stability needed but won't lift lid on his future
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he doesn't want to scrap presidential term limits or resort to other suggested ways of extending his rule, but otherwise he kept mum about his plans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia, Turkey reach cease-fire deal in northwestern Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into direct conflict.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia, Turkey reach cease-fire deal in northwestern Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into direct conflict.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia, Turkey reach cease-fire deal in northwestern Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into direct conflict.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Syrian, Turkish armies engage in new deadly clashes in Idlib
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two more Turkish soldiers were killed Wednesday in a Syrian government attack in Syria's northwest, the country's Defense Ministry said, as steady clashes between the two national armies continued to rack up casualties.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Syrian, Turkish armies engage in new deadly clashes in Idlib
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two more Turkish soldiers were killed Wednesday in a Syrian government attack in Syria's northwest, the country's Defense Ministry said, as steady clashes between the two national armies continued to rack up casualties.
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Syrian, Turkish armies engage in new deadly clashes in Idlib
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two more Turkish soldiers were killed Wednesday in a Syrian government attack in Syria's northwest, the country's Defense Ministry said, as steady clashes between the two national armies continued to rack up casualties.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin says he wanted Trump to win in 2016, didn't interfere
HELSINKI (AP) — Russia's Vladimir Putin said Monday he did want Donald Trump to win the 2016 U.S. presidential election but took no action during the campaign to make it happen. He said he favored the celebrity businessman because of his policies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin says he wanted Trump to win in 2016, didn't interfere
HELSINKI (AP) — Russia's Vladimir Putin said Monday he did want Donald Trump to win the 2016 U.S. presidential election but took no action during the campaign to make it happen. He said he favored the celebrity businessman because of his policies.
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AK-47 designer wrote penitent letter
MOSCOW (AP) — In a regretful letter penned a few months before his death, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, asked the head of the Russian Orthodox Church if he was to blame for the deaths of those killed by his weapon.
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Meteor explodes over Russia
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Crew completes 520-day mock mission to Mars
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Iran's nuclear plant to get fuel this week
MOSCOW - Russia announced Friday it will begin the startup this week of Iran's only atomic power plant, giving Tehran a boost as it struggles with international sanctions and highlighting differences between Moscow and Washington over pressuring the Islamic Republic to give up activities that could be used to make …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Meet a 17-year-old suicide bomber
MOSCOW - The image is striking: a sultry teenager, partly veiled, in the embrace of a bearded man - both grasping handguns. The photo appeared Friday in a leading Russian newspaper, which reported that the teen was one of the two female suicide bombers who struck Moscow's subway. The paper …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Militant claims subway blasts
MAKHACHKALA, Russia - A Chechen militant claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks on the Moscow subway in an Internet message posted Wednesday, hours after two more suicide bombers struck southern Russia in brazen defiance of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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