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...
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Lithuania Plans Fence On Russian Kaliningrad Border
Lithuania has announced plans to build a fence to boost security on its border with Russia's Kaliningrad enclave. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the Baltic region, where Nato is deploying...
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...
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...