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Russia Says Putin, Erdogan Discussed Deadly Strike: Syria Update

What’s taken place since Thursday’s clashes.

EU Considers Sanctions Against Chinese, Russian Groups Over Hacking

The move would be the first application of the EU’s so-called cyber sanctions regime.

Russia Relishes Macron Ally Sex Video Scandal Even Amid Detente

The episode comes as Macron is trying to improve Europe’s relations with Russia.

Putin Keeps Stalin’s Crimes Under Wraps in WWII Battle With West

His defense of Stalin and the Soviet record threatens to undermine Russian efforts to ease tensions with the West.

Putin’s Power Play May Hinge on New Premier’s Economic Revival

If Vladimir Putin plans to keep power in Russia beyond 2024, he must solve a more immediate problem.

U.S. Weighs Sanctions on Rosneft But Is Wary of Oil Market Chaos

The U.S. is weighing whether to sanction Russia’s biggest oil producer, Rosneft PJSC, for maintaining ties with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.

Italian Assets Linked to Putin Ally Frozen in U.S. Investor Feud

Michael Calvey and his Baring Vostok Capital Partners were forced to cede control of Vostochny Bank to Avetisyan last year.

Russia Strong-Arms UN to Bolster Assad and Putin’s Mideast Clout

A veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council, Russia increasingly has used its influence to counter efforts to undermine its Syria campaign.

Russian Bitcoin Suspect Extradited, Charged in France

His lawyers say he's a genius who is considered a threat to the international banking system.

Putin Outlines Sweeping Powers for State Council in Shakeup

Leading a strengthened State Council might allow Putin to continue to dominate Russian politics even after the end of his current term.

Putin’s Cabinet Revamp Clouds Path for Russian Rate Cuts

The Bank of Russia may halt monetary easing after five consecutive interest-rate cuts due to uncertainty following a government shake-up.

Russia’s $40 Billion Gold Buying Binge Is Slowing Down

The key question is whether Russia’s decision to tap the brakes will hurt gold demand and prices, or buyers will come in from elsewhere.

How Putin Was Thrown Off Course by a Furious Libyan General

Nothing is playing out as planned, or is what it seems.

Khodorkovsky Was Denied Right to Fair Russian Trial, Court Says

He was arrested in 2003 as part of Putin’s crackdown on businessmen who took control of Russia’s resources after the Soviet Union collapsed.

Russia’s Oil Output Hits Post-Soviet High Despite OPEC+ Deal

Russia’s crude oil and condensate output hit a post-Soviet high last year even as it curbed production under an agreement with OPEC

Ukraine and Russia Can Deal When They Must But Peace Isn’t Close

Quickfire agreements on energy and the Kremlin-backed war show Ukraine and Russia can increasingly look past their differences to strike deals.

Five Years After Meltdown, Ruble Is Reborn as Trade-War Refuge

Analysts call it a “beacon of light” in emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Russia's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 6.25%

Governor Elvira Nabiullina hinted that a pause might be on the cards after five straight rate cuts.

Giuliani Ally Parnas Got $1M From Russia, U.S. Says

The payment raises provocative new questions about the nature of the work Parnas and his associate Igor Fruman were doing.

U.S. Sanctions Russian Cybercrime Outfit 'Evil Corp'

The U.S. government is offering a $5 million reward for information about Evil Corp leader.

Russian Apps Could Be ‘Counterintelligence Threat,’ FBI Says

The U.S.’s top law enforcement agency said the FBI is treating any mobile app that comes out of Russia as a "potential counterintelligence threat."

A Murdered Central Banker’s Warning Changed Everything for SEB

Swedish media claim that about $50 million that moved through SEB can be linked to Russian tax fraud.

Truckers Cheering New Road Shows Scale of Putin’s Problems

Road construction is too low on the Kremlin’s priority list for the project to be implemented properly, expert says.

Turkey Begins Testing Russian Missile Radars at Heart of Row With U.S.

The decision comes after President Erdogan told President Trump that Turkey wouldn’t give up on deployment of the systems.

U.S. Investigating Swedish Bank for Breaching Sanctions Against Russia

Sweden’s public broadcaster says Swedbank transactions with Russian Kalashnikov gun maker could have breached U.S. sanctions.

Russia Could Trigger World War III, U.K. Defense Chief Says

Threats from Russia are escalating, the U.K.’s Chief of the Defense Staff Nick Carter said.

Is China Exporting African Swine Fever to Russia?

While the swine contagion has been present in Russia for 12 years, it’s only been spreading in the country’s Far East for the past few months.

Russia Is Importing Thousands of Cows From Europe

Putin’s plan for dairy dominance hinges on a multi-million euro cow-buying spree.

Yandex Self-Driving Cars Hit One Million Miles

Russian tech giant becomes 5th company to join the million-mile club.

Putin’s Dollar Dump Costs Russia $8Bln

By ditching the greenback, Russia lost out on huge potential returns over the last 12 months.

Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales

The messaging app, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov. is evaluating ways to solve the problem.

Rich Russians Snap up U.S. Treasuries

As the Central Bank moves away from the dollar, Russians with cash are swooping in.

For Trump, Syria Pullout Is a Win. Putin May See It That Way Too

Moscow is likely to be a major beneficiary of Trump's latest move.

Putin’s Big Spending Push Is Stalled, Hurting His Growth Hopes

Less than a third of the money allocated for this year to the $400 billion multi-year National Projects plan had been used by the end of June.

Putin’s Costly Protectionism Experiment is a Lesson for Trump

Russia’s counter-sanctions on food imports show the pitfalls of economic nationalism

Ukraine Peace Talks Get Breakthrough as Kiev Accepts Compromise

The agreement comes as new President Volodymyr Zelenskiy targets better relations with Russia.

Future of Genetically Modified Babies May Lie in Putin's Hands

A Russian biochemist is planning to use controversial gene-editing technology.

Putin-Linked Mercenaries Are Fighting on Libya’s Front Lines

More than 100 mercenaries arrived at a forward base in Libya to support eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar’s assault on the capital Tripoli.

Russia-Ukraine Gas Talks Resume as EU Seeks to Avert Supply Cut

More than a third of Europe’s gas comes from Russia, and most of that goes through Ukraine’s Soviet-era pipelines.

Kremlin Plan to Tap Wealth Fund Fuels Tension With Central Bank

Russia expects to begin spending the money early next year and the battle over where it will go is already heating up.

One of Russia’s Richest Men Has Become a Trip-Hop Music Artist

“Music stimulates intellectual activity that helps me to search and discover new business opportunities,” he said.

Russia’s Largest Social Network Starts Dating App to Rival Tinder

Lovina will be free, with no advertising, and aims to earn on in-app services such as promoting a user’s profile.

Serbs Ignore EU Warning Over Plan to Join Russian-Led Trade Bloc

Serb leaders have said that EU membership is a priority. At the same time, Serbia has historic and religious ties with Russia.

Russia Warns of ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Crimea Atrocities Court Clash

Russia has shown little respect for other international courts where it’s been sued over its annexation of Crimea.

Russia’s Massive Gold Stash Is Now Worth More Than $100Bln

Russia’s central bank has been the largest buyer of gold in the past few years as President Putin seeks to break reliance on the U.S. dollar.

Putin's ‘Chef’ Preps Soldiers for Final Assault on Syrian Rebels

Hundreds of freelance fighters who answer to the businessman are amassing for a full-scale assault that’s expected to start within weeks.

Novatek Greenlights $21 Billion Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant

The company is seeking to tap booming demand for LNG, especially in China, India and across developing countries.

Putin Reaps Political Gains From OPEC+ But Economic Boost Wanes

For a third year, Russian oil companies are curbing output and scaling back investment in new projects.

City Where Chernobyl Was Filmed Fears Real-Life Nuclear Disaster

"We’re not going to guess whether an accident could happen, we're getting ready for one,” the head of Civil Protection Board said.

Oreshkin Goads Bank of Russia on Growth as Inflation Slows

The minister fears a recession if a surge in consumer lending continues unchecked until the bubble bursts on its own.

Trash Discovery Shows Turkey Eyes Putin’s Anti-Sanctions Network

Officials discussed access for Turkey’s banks to the Russian messaging system, as well as extending MIR’s use to more Turkish lenders.

Russian Tycoons Forsake Western Sports Teams as Asians Step Up

Inside Russia, billionaires sometimes support money-losing teams to maintain good standing with the Kremlin.

Macron’s Meeting Putin. Just Don’t Call Him Trump’s Messenger

France isn’t playing the role of go-between with Russia and other world powers

Trump’s Oil Sanctions Leave Russian Exporters $1 Billion Richer

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sanctions against Iran and Venezuela have inadvertently increased demand for a Russian brand of crude oil.

Now It’s Trump’s Fault That Putin’s Economy Just Won’t Grow

The U.S. president’s trade war with China has weighed on the global economy.

Putin’s Pledge to Ditch the Dollar Is Slowly Becoming a Reality

The Russian president wants to lower the economy’s vulnerability to U.S. sanctions.

Russia to Grant Some Visas to U.S.-Embassy Backed Moscow School

Russia last month blocked visas for 30 teachers and administrators at the school, founded in 1949 to educate the children of diplomats.

Hard Man Putin May Be Showing Softer Side to Russia’s Neighbors

Russia has been in conflict with former Soviet satellites seeking greater EU integration.

From Russia, No Love for EU's New Chief and Her Hawkish Stance

"When the European Commission express their position on the long-term development of relations with us, we will of course respond," Lavrov said.

Bank of Russia Says Inflation Drop Doesn’t Mean Bigger Rate Cut

The bank is expected to cut the interest rate on July 26.

First Bout With Putin Puts Ukraine’s New Leader Under Spotlight

Zelenskiy is immersed in his first negotiations with Putin.

Kremlin Opens Door to Changing Constitution as Succession Looms

It could potentially allow him to switch roles to retain power as head of the ruling party and prime minister.

Kremlin’s Growth Hopes Face New Headwinds as Economy Sputters

Government officials have been insisting that the economy will perk up, but economists say that optimism may have been premature.

Trump Says Turkey Won’t Receive F-35s Over Russian Missile System

It was Trump's clearest statement on the issue since President Erdogan’s government began receiving components for the Russian-made S-400.

Putin's Huge Military Buildup Leaves Industry With Debt Hangover

The loan portfolio is more than 2 trillion rubles, costing as much in annual payments as the entire industry earns in profits.

Russia Hints At Swap of Jailed Sailors as Ukraine Nears Key Poll

“It’s being discussed — we’re thinking about it,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said Monday.

Russia Inc. Gets Environment Wake-Up Call From Church of England

This year has seen a substantial increase in investors' environmental concerns.

Putin Seeks to Lock in Parliament Control

The Kremlin is considering changing election rules ahead of potentially vital decisions that could extend his rule.

Russian Oligarchs Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Oil Deal

The case concerned the sale of TNK-BP to Rosneft.

Libya Arrests 2 Russians Accused of Trying to Influence Vote

The suspects reportedly work for a company that “specializes in influencing elections held in several African states.”

Russia’s Bid to Win a Firmer Foothold in Ukraine Is Falling Flat

The Moscow-Kiev conflict has left Ukraine focused on Western integration, and Russia still keen to derail it.

Russians Do Without as Government Squirrels Away $100 Billion

A weaker ruble benefits Russia’s export sector but hurts consumers by pushing up the price of imported goods, including food.

Chernobyl Emerges From Oblivion for the Streaming Generation

HBO's hit miniseries has rescued the nuclear disaster from fading into the mist of the Cold War past.

Russia Car Dealer Targeted by Authorities Blames Kremlin

In 2011 Sergei Petrov openly backed the biggest anti-government protests of Putin’s almost two-decade rule.

Britain's May Tells Putin to Hand Over Salisbury Poisoning Suspects

Putin insisted there was no proof Moscow was behind the poisoning.

Kazakh Leader to Wipe Out Debt of the Poor, End Bank Rescues

The new president will write off bad loans held by as much as a sixth of the population.

Newest Entrants Into the World’s Richest Are the Kids of Russian Titans

Ultra-wealthy Russians are transferring fortunes to their heirs at a scale not seen since before the Bolshevik Revolution.

OPEC+ Deal Pot Looks Sweeter for Russia as Gulf Money Flows In

Saudi Arabis and its Gulf neighbours are expected to invest $5 billion in Russia this year.

Gazprom Dismisses Fears of EU Gas Apocalypse This Winter

The Russian behemoth says it is stocking up to ensure deliveries.

Calvey Faces Setback as London Court Rules in Favor of Russian Investors

Besieged U.S. fund manager could lose control of Bank Vostochny.

Ukraine Warns of Gas Crisis as Negotiations With Russia Drag On

“Highly probable” that the two won’t reach an agreement by the time the current contract ends.

U.S. ‘Freedom Gas’ Aims to Loosen Russia's Grip on Europe’s Market

Russia is Europe’s biggest and lowest-cost gas supplier.

OPEC+ Cuts Extension Likely After Russia-Saudi Talks

Oil ministers are pursuing cooperation in the face of a slowing global economy.

Arrested U.S. Investor's Cameo Casts Shadow Over Putin’s Davos

Calvey may get a chance to tell his side of the story after the Kremlin said it wants to see him at the International Economic Forum.

Putin's Own Government Warns His Campaign Promises Can't Be Met

Officials say that the majority of targets will be impossible to achieve before the end of Putin’s term in 2024.

Russia Rejected Iran S-400 Missile Request Amid Gulf Tension, Officials Say

“Any real or imaginary strengthening of Iran can lead to escalation,” one expert said.

Russia Sees Sanctions Insurance in Flood of Foreign Bond Buying

Russia may sell a second Eurobond this year.

Arrested U.S. Investor Calvey Wants to Go to Putin’s Economic Forum

Calvey's enthusiasm for the St. Petersburg event comes even as he is being held under house arrest.

One Year In, Putin’s Grand Economic Plan Is Tainted With Manure

The National Projects spending program is not living up to expectations.

Russia’s Newest Ambition in China Is Selling More Chicken Wings

A virus decimating China's hog herd could help to boost Russian poultry exports.

Russia’s Economy Gives Putin Reasons Not to Extend OPEC+ Deal

The Russian leader is having to weigh up his desire for faster growth against the benefits of his alliance with Saudi Arabia.

Renault Hands Control of the Dashboard to Yandex

Yandex will provide real-time navigation and other services for locally made cars.

Russia Growth Spurt Stalls as Economy Undershoots Forecasts

A hike in value-added-tax has been a drag on growth.

Russia Evades Exclusion From Council of Europe

Losing membership would deprive Russian citizens of the right to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

Russian Bill Seeks to Criminalize News That Leads to International Sanctions

The amendments would impose a maximum term of five years in prison and fines of 5 million rubles ($77,500) for publishing such materials.

Russia Dirty Oil Crisis Drags On as Port Loads Tainted Cargo

At least one tainted cargo has been loaded onto a tanker since Monday.

Russia's Plan to Cleanse Tainted Oil Pipe Proves Slow-Going

A contamination crisis has shut down parts of Russia's giant Druzhba pipeline almost a month ago.

Turkey Weighs New U.S. Call to Delay Buying Russian Missiles

The Trump administration last week asked Ankara to postpone receiving the advanced S-400 missile-defense system.

Trump Says Putin Not ‘Involved’ in Venezuela, Despite U.S. Claim

The Kremlin has denied that the Russian government persuaded Maduro to stay in Caracas.

Putin Rides to Xi's Rescue on Battered Silk Road as the West Stews

China’s “project of the century” is a welcome new plank in Russia’s own strategy for ending American hegemony.

Ukraine Passes Language Restriction, Worsening Dispute With Neighbors

Much of the Ukrainian population still speaks Russian.

Kim Jong Un Looks to Putin for Help Dealing With Trump Whiplash

Kim may have to settle for Russian pledges of diplomatic and economic support.

Putin's Closest Ally Fears Takeover as Kremlin Plots Succession

Vladimir Putin may look beyond Russia for a mechanism to keep power after his current term ends.

Kremlin Offers Oil Giants $8Bln Payout as Russians Struggle

Oil companies agree to freeze fuel prices to lessen the burden on consumers.

Trump's Secret Moscow Skyscraper Pursuit Exposed Him to Kremlin

The project, known as Trump Tower Moscow, became a central branch of Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Russia Says It Received Debt Payment From Venezuela on Time

Caracas has failed to make debt payments to Russia in the past.

Baltic Leader Set to End Decade-Long Silence by Meeting Putin

Since the collapse of the USSR, relations between former Soviet states and Russia have been uneasy.

Russian Billionaire Brothers Crush It With Gaming Powerhouse Playrix

Today, each brother is worth about $1.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Russia Defends Arctic Military Expansion Amid Tensions With U.S.

Countries are gearing up to develop the area’s untapped oil and gas deposits as climate change accelerates the rate of ice melting.

Russia Makes Move on Libya Peace as Clashes Rage Near Tripoli

Russia is urging all sides “to avoid any actions that could provoke bloodshed and the death of civilians.”

Russia Eyes Greater Energy Dominance With Arctic LNG Push

It’s not the only LNG plant beyond the Arctic Circle, but it’s by far the largest.

Russia and Ukraine Fight, But Their People Seek Reconciliation

A poll released last month shows Ukrainians are becoming less likely to view Russians negatively.

Russia Revises Up 2018 Growth Data in Boost for Putin Target

Last year's results are just the latest positive surprise from an agency that went through a management shake-up after officials criticized its data.

Kremlin Wonders If Putin May Follow Kazakh Model to Keep Power

A transition similar to the one under way in Kazakhstan has been actively discussed in Moscow.

Russia Ditches Real Income Data That Has Slumped for Five Years

The new methodology will include data on online sales and sales from smaller retailers among other things.

Hyundai Signs Deal With Russia's Yandex for Autonomous Cars

Carmakers and tech companies are racing to rollout self-driving cars.

OPEC's Missing Meeting Shows Strain in Saudi-Russia Alliance

OPEC+ probably won’t decide whether to prolong its supply curbs until late June, just days before they expire.

OPEC+ Affirms Commitment to Oil Cuts, Defers Decision to Extend

There are signs that Russia, not Saudi Arabia, is setting the agenda for a group that controls more than half of global crude production.

Russia Still Paying Price for Crimea Five Years After Annexation

Half a decade has passed since Putin annexed Crimea. For Russia, the costs continue to mount.

Merkel Is Said to Reject U.S. Pressure to Provoke Russia's Navy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel rebuffed U.S. pressure last month to conduct a naval maneuver in Russia’s backyard.

Sea Ice Between Alaska And Russia Shrinks at Record Rate in Middle of Winter

It’s the second consecutive year that the ice extent in the area has retreated at record pace.

Putin Is Said to Have Defended Prosecution of U.S. Investor Calvey

Putin was asked about attacks on the handling of the case and the damage it might do to the investment climate.

Danske Quits Baltics and Russia as Laundering Case Deepens

Danske said it will close down its activities in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.

Putin Challenges Erdogan Over Syria as U.S. Exit Bolsters Russia

Russia is pressuring Turkey to agree to an offensive on Idlib.

Kremlin Says Don't Look for Common Sense From Russia's Rulers

Critics have long alleged that the Kremlin has bent parliament, the courts and the media to Putin's personal will.

Russia Welcomes Trump Offer of New Nuclear Pact, Awaits Details

Russia cautions that it’s received no specific proposals yet.

On Visit to Russia, Taliban Says It Wants U.S. Pullout in Months

The Afghan government is worrying openly that the U.S. will leave them at the mercy of the Taliban.

Russia Starts to Worry Maduro's Grip Is Slipping in Venezuela

Moscow is acutely aware of how few levers it has to rescue Maduro.

Apple Stores Russian Users' Personal Data Locally, Filing Shows

Apple users in the region have data including their name, delivery address, email address and phone number stored on servers in Russia.

Russia Grows at Fastest Pace in 6 Years on Construction Surge

Construction got a boost from the World Cup and the start of natural gas project in Siberia.

Putin Shows Rare Soft Spot to Rescue Russia's ISIS Children

Russia has been more willing than many Western nations to help women and children linked with Islamic State fighters to return home.

Billionaires in Moscow Try Building Dynasties for Post-Putin Era

Russia’s first generation of billionaires is starting to test Putin's commitment to private property by giving parts of their wealth to heirs.

Erdogan Solicits Support in Moscow as Putin Becomes Syria Kingmaker

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan gets another chance to lobby Vladimir Putin to protect Turkish interests.

Trump's Russian Pop Star Friend Cancels U.S. Tour Over Probes

Moscow pop star, Emin Agalarov, abruptly canceled his U.S. tour, citing the risk of being detained.

Putin Takes Hard Line on Japan Island Dispute Before Abe's Visit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heads for talks in Moscow this week in hopes of resolving a 70-year-old dispute over four small islands

Putin Arrives to Hero's Welcome as Serbia Seeks Kosovo Leverage

Since taking power as prime minister in 2012, Vucic has performed a balancing act, pledging to join the EU while also maintaining warm ties with Russia...

Senate Puts Forward a Resolution to Keep Sanctions on Deripaska Companies

The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution to block the Treasury Department from lifting sanctions on three Russian companies linked to oligarch Oleg Deripaska...

Russian Diamond Giant Alrosa Is Returning to Zimbabwe

Alrosa will develop new mining operations in the country with the support of the government.

Russia Warns Japan on Islands Dispute as Peace Talks Resume

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on Japan to avoid “one-sided rhetoric” as talks resumed on reaching a deal to end a territorial dispute...

Cyprus No Longer Mediterranean Haven for Russian Businesses

New Cypriot anti-money laundering rules are compounding the effects of U.S. sanctions against Russia and its high-profile citizens.

Russia Dumps $101 Bln From Dollar Reserves in Pivot to China

Russia has been trying to reduce exposure to assets that could be affected by U.S. restrictions.

Latvian Premier Defends Publication of KGB Files to Seek Closure

The files, hidden from public view for more than two decades, have raised questions about collaboration with the Soviet regime.

Germany Wobbles on Nord Stream Pipeline as Putin Tensions Mount

Nord Stream 2 faces growing skepticism among German officials who had previously defended it against criticism from Trump and some EU allies.

U.S. Envoy to Russia Visits American Detained on Spy Allegations

Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, visited an American detained in Russia on suspicion of espionage.

OPEC+ Caps Prove No Barrier to Record Russian Oil Output in 2018

Russia’s oil production reached a post-Soviet high last year even as it coordinated supply with OPEC.

Russia, Turkey Have 'Decisive' Syria Peace Role, Putin Says

The statement came after the countries agreed to coordinate military steps following the U.S. decision to withdraw its forces.

Russia Says Syria's Assad Is Popular, Likely to Win Re-Election

Russia described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a popular leader who has every chance to win re-election.

Russia Warns U.S. Against Interfering in Saudi Royal Succession

Russia warned the U.S. against any effort to influence the royal succession in Saudi Arabia, offering support to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

Russia Contemplates Constitution Changes as Putin Faces Term Limits

The speaker of Russia’s parliament raised the possibility of changing the constitution as questions about Putin's future grow.

Russia Supports Political Role for Qaddafi's Son in Libya

Russia last year switched its strategy in Libya away from solely backing Khalifa Haftar.

Russia Unexpectedly Hikes Interest Rate as Inflation Risks Mount

Russia’s central bank unexpectedly increased borrowing costs for the second time this year.

France Investigates Possible Russian Influence on Yellow Vest Riots

France opened a probe into possible Russian interference behind the country’s Yellow Vest protests.

Lyudmila Alexeyeva, Russian Champion of Human Rights, Dies at 91

Alexeyeva died Saturday night at a Moscow hospital.

Moscow Pop Star Says DNC's Russia Meddling Suit Lacks Proof

Moscow pop star Emin Agalarov and his father, billionaire developer Aras Agalarov, asked a U.S. judge to throw out civil claims by the DNC accusing them...

Putin’s ‘American’ Oligarch Bleeds Billions After Trump Boasts

Viktor Vekselberg's extensive ties to the U.S. elite turned him into what Russian media called the “most American” of Putin’s plutocrats.

Russian Navy Escorted U.S. Warship Near Contested Pacific Waters

A Russian warship and aircraft escorted a U.S. destroyer in the Pacific Ocean, the Ministry of Defense said.

U.K. Suspends Visa Program for Super Rich in Crime Crackdown

The U.K. is suspending its top tier of investor visas, closing a route to permanent residence and British citizenship that’s proved popular with the...

Russia Threatens to Target U.S. Allies If Trump Exits Treaty

Russia will target countries hosting U.S. missiles if Washington goes ahead with plans to pull out of the INF treaty.

Russia Won't 'Beg' for Meeting With Trump, Kremlin Aide Says

President Vladimir Putin still wants to have talks with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump but will not "beg" for meeting.

Deripaska Guards Shown Forcing Man to Floor on Moscow CCTV

The raid on a Moscow textile factory played out on the screens of a London court Monday as part of the defense offered by a Russian businessman who’s...

Billionaire Deripaska Taunts Fellow Russian in London Real Estate Dispute

Billionaire Oleg Deripaska appeared in a London court for the second time this year, trading barbs about a fellow businessman’s lack of influence.

Ukraine Standoff Part of Kremlin Long Game, Not Prelude to War

More likely the aggression is simply the latest gambit in President Vladimir Putin’s long game to undermine the revolution.

Facebook Knew of Russia Harvesting Data in 2014, Lawmaker Says

Previously, Facebook has said it was unaware of this sort of Russian activity on the social network until after the 2016 election.

Ship Chokepoint in Focus as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare-Up

The incident underscores the transport risks in the region.

Russian Missile System Stymies U.S. Efforts to Mend Turkey Ties

Trump administration officials seeking to mend ties with Turkey are finding that a key point of disagreement is Turkey’s move to buy a Russian anti-aircraft...

Putin's Indicted 'Chef' Descends on Africa, Mercenaries in Tow

The secretive businessman known as Vladimir Putin’s “chef” for his Kremlin catering work is alleged to have helped Russia seize parts of Ukraine...

Here's One Measure That Shows Sanctions on Russia are Working

Sanctions may have knocked as much as 6 percent off Russia’s economy over the past four years and the drag isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.

Without Trump, U.S. Gives Way to Putin in Asian Summit Lineup

Trump’s decision to skip the ASEAN summit had lowered America’s profile.

France's Macron Lifts Ban on Access for Russia Today Channel

Macron imposed the ban while standing next to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference at Versailles Palace near Paris three weeks after...

Putin Can't Have Cake and Eat It as Isolation Damages Growth Plan

Putin’s growth ambitions have fallen by the wayside as the sanctions noise from Washington grows louder amid an investigation into alleged election interference...

Russia Challenges U.S. in Hosting Taliban at Afghan Talks

Russia hosts the Taliban at a peace conference in Moscow in an attempt to foster “inclusive, inter-Afghan dialogue”.

Putin Resurrects Soviet Super Chicken as a Sanctions Defense

For Putin, so much meat power in so few foreign hands is an unacceptable security risk.

Russia Looks to Hydrogen as Way to Make Gas Greener for Europe

Gazprom is exploring ways to produce emissions-free hydrogen from its fuel and create a $175 billion a year market by 2050.

U.S. Opens Door to New Russia Sanctions After Skripal Attack

Trump can avert those sanctions if he concludes that waiving them is in the U.S. national interest.

Russian Oil Output Nears All-Time High With October Ramp-Up

The country’s crude and condensate output averaged 11.4 million barrels a day last month — a post-Soviet record.

U.S. 'Love' of Sanctions Won't Stop Moody's Upgrading Russia

Although Moody’s experts think it’s likely that the U.S. will sanction Russia’s sovereign debt, it might upgrade the country to investment grade...

Swiss Court Lifts Lid on Abramovich's Aborted Residency Bid

Switzerland’s top court lifted reporting restrictions on the reasons for Roman Abramovich’s failed bid for residency in the Alpine nation.

Putin Won't Have to Look Far for Darkest View of Russian Economy, Kudrin Says

Alexei Kudrin, the head of the Audit Chamber, warned in an interview that a looming slowdown of Russia's economy could be much worse than anticipated.

As Saudi Crisis Grows, Kremlin Is Said to Keep Its Bet on MBS

As pressure mounts on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of a journalist critic, he’s finding strong support in Russia.

Usmanov Drops Mail.Ru Control in Move Seen Spurred by Sanctions

One of Russia’s richest men has transferred control of his majority voting stake in social-networks operator Mail.ru Group.

What Sanctions? Russia's Richest Are Largest Winners This Year

The 10 wealthiest people in Russia have added more to their fortunes year-to-date than any of their counterparts globally.

Putin Tells Trump: 'Blame the Guy in the Mirror for High Oil Prices'

“Donald, if you want to find the culprit for the rise in prices, you need to look in the mirror,” Putin said.

Russia Government Works to Curb Dollar Use Amid Sanctions Fears

Russia’s government wants to stimulate use of alternatives to the dollar, as the Kremlin fears of new American sanctions.

Russian Billionaire Slaps Sotheby's With $380 Million Lawsuit

Rybolovlev alleged that the auction house "materially assisted the largest art fraud in history."

Ex-Bootlegger Makes Billions Navigating Putin's Alcohol Barriers

Sergei Studennikov, a Soviet-era bootlegger with a knack for navigating complex rules, made a fortune selling cheap booze.

Russian Oil Output Rises to Record as OPEC Cuts Rolled Back

Russia’s oil production rose to a post-Soviet high last month as the country completely rolled back the output cuts it had agreed on with OPEC.

Russia Attacks ‘Belligerent Revisionism’ in Rare Criticism of Trump

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lashed out at Trump’s policies in the Middle East in a speech at the UN General Assembly.

U.S. Sanctions Driving Russian Billionaires Into Putin’s Arms

The Trump administration is helping Vladimir Putin get Russia’s billionaires to start repatriating some of their assets.

Russia's Biggest Oil Producers Have Never Had It so Good

Russian crude producers are raking in cash as the rally in dollar-denominated oil prices is amplified by a weakening ruble.

Bank of Russia Hikes Interest Rates For the First Time Since 2014

Russia’s central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates as inflation risks mount with a slumping currency and threats of U.S. sanctions

Russian Spam King Pleads Guilty in Win for U.S. Prosecutors

The suspect is accused of commandeering a network of 100,000 or more breached computers, advertising fake drugs, pump-and-dump stock schemes and other...

Russia-Ukraine $3 Bln Battle Back in London Court

British judges are this week set to rule on an appeal by Ukraine that it must repay part of a $3 billion bond in default.

Russian Clients May Not Get Dollars Back If New U.S. Sanctions Hit, VTB Head Warns

Russians with bank accounts in dollars may find they can only make withdrawals in other currencies if new sanctions proposed by U.S. lawmakers take effect...

Putin, Xi Pledge Closer Cooperation Amid Opposition to Trump

Putin said he expects trade between Russia and China to reach a record $100 billion in 2018.

Mail.Ru to Enter $2 Billion Kremlin-Backed Venture With Alibaba

Chinese Alibaba Group is setting up a $2 billion joint venture with billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s internet services firm Mail.ru Group.

Estonia Arrests Two Men Suspected of Spying for Russia

An Estonian court sanctioned the arrest of a military officer and his father on Tuesday on suspicion of passing state secrets to neighboring Russia for...

Putin Gets Love From New State TV Show as Poll Ratings Slide

The weekly show lauds the president’s leadership qualities, physical energy and attentiveness to public needs.

Russian Oil Giants Offer Bright Spot in Economy Hit by Sanctions

The nation’s top crude producers more than doubled their combined profit in the first half of the year.

Siberian Uber Imitator Takes Bidding-Based Business Model to U.S.

InDriver’s bidding feature has let the company broker 1 million rides since April in six Latin American countries, including Mexico and Colombia.

Russia Postpones Afghan Peace Meeting at Kabul's Request

Lavrov said Russia wants “Afghan-owned peace talks and is ready for any effective cooperation in that regard with the government of Afghanistan."