Tag: Politics of Crimea

Russia Retaliates Over US Sanctions

Russia has retaliated to new US sanctions by telling Washington to cut its diplomatic staff to 455 and barring the use of some properties. The new US embassy staffing level would be the same as at...

US Moves One Step Closer To Imposing Fresh Russia Sanctions

The US House of Representatives has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation. Senior officials will be targeted in retaliation for...

US House Set To Vote To Sanction Russia, Iran, NKorea

The US House of Representatives will vote Tuesday to slap new sanctions against Russia, a move that limits President Donald Trump's ability to tinker with the penalties and has also triggered uproar...

US House Votes Tuesday To Sanction Russia, Iran, NKorea

The US House of Representatives votes Tuesday to slap new sanctions against Russia, a move that limits President Donald Trump's ability to tinker with the penalties and has also triggered uproar in...

Russian Singer Samoilova Barred From Contest

Julia Samoilova was banned from entering Ukraine for three years because of her "illegal" visit , the Ukrainian SBU security service said. Samoilova, 27, has confirmed that she sang in Crimea in...

Putin Grants Movie Star Steven Seagal Russian Citizenship

President Vladimir Putin signed off Thursday on a decree granting Russian citizenship to US action hero actor Steven Seagal, the latest high-profile passport handout to a Western celebrity. Hollywood...

Putin Grants Action Star Steven Seagal Russian Citizenship

Russians Riled by PM Medvedev’s Teacher Remarks

Russia's prime minister has again landed himself in hot water with his comments - this time about teachers. Dmitry Medvedev is encouraging teachers unhappy with their salaries to pursue another...