Russia & Former Soviet Union
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Russia mourns concert hall terror victims
Flowers and candles have been placed outside the Crocus City venue near Moscow, with memorials appearing across Russia and abroad…
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The West’s military action was completely unacceptable, the Russian President has said in a speech marking the 25th anniversary of…
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Islam Khalilov, who worked part-time at the Crocus City Hall, led panicked concertgoers to safety amid Friday’s shooting spree Islam…
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Ukrainian bar mocks deadly Moscow concert hall attack
A bar in Kiev, known for its highly politicized and controversial menu, is now selling a new snack set ridiculing…
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Four Tajik men apprehended after Friday’s massacre have been led in to face a judge amid tight security A Moscow…
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The blacklist has had a negative impact on its fight against Moscow, Kiev has said © Ukrainian government Ukraine has…
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Managers of gay bar arrested in Russian city
The pair have been accused of spreading “LGBT propaganda” among patrons FILE PHOTO: A pro-LGBTQ demonstration outside the Russian Embassy…
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Ukraine targets kindergartens with Russian names
Nurseries could be forced to alter their signs amid a ‘de-Russification’ campaign by Kiev FILE PHOTO. © Sputnik/Alexey Maishev Pre-schools…
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Aleksander Somryakov admitted in court last summer to making a post about the armed forces that he knew to be…
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Putin officially declared Russia’s president-elect
The incumbent has received over 87% of the vote, securing a fifth term in power, according to the country’s election…