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Russian Court Jails American Soldier for Theft, Death Threats

U.S. army soldier Gordon Black's lawyer intends to appeal the verdict, state media reported.

'Partially Guilty'

U.S. Soldier Held in Russia Denies Threatening to Kill Girlfriend

Russian media outlets reported that Staff Sgt. Gordon Black pleaded "partially" guilty to theft charges.

petition signing

Russian Students Rally in Support of Teacher Who Beat Classmate

Valery Baulin was suspended from his position at a school in Vladivostok after a video posted online showed him punching a 12-year-old student.

North Korea's Kim Inspects Key Weapons, Warship With Russian Defense Chief

Shoigu showed Kim the Kinzhal missile system on the MiG-31I missile carrier. They then boarded frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov with anti-submarine weapons...

In Photos: Kim Jong Un Meets Putin in Russia's Far East

The two leaders toured Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia's sprawling space facility located near the Chinese border, before holding one-on-one talks.

confidential cooperation

U.S. Denounces Russian Arrest of Former Consulate Worker

Robert Shonov, a Russian national, faces 3-8 years in prison under a law against "confidential cooperation" with a foreign state.

Conscription Drive

Widow Claims Russian Officer Killed Himself Due to Mobilization Pressure

The widow of a Russian colonel who shot himself at a conscription center in the Russian Far East earlier this month has blamed his suicide on the pressure...

Consulates Closing

U.S. Planning to Close Last Consulates in Russia

The outgoing Trump administration is planning to close the two remaining U.S. consulates in Yekaterinburg and the Far East city of Vladivostok.

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