Kremlin reportedly planning to revive KGB-style security behemoth
The Russian newspaper Kommersant, citing unnamed sources, reported this week that before the next presidential election, scheduled for March 2018,
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Bulgarian PM slams Russian MP’s ‘I’ll buy Bulgaria’ comment
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has sharply condemned a comment by Russian MP Pyotr Tolstoy who said that he would “will
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EU preparing meeting with Russia on Bulgaria gas hub – report
The European Commission is working on preparations to host a Bulgaria-Russia-EU meeting to discuss the proposed gas hub near the
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Putin’s party retains power in Sunday’s parliamentary elections
Early election results show Russia’s ruling party has won Sunday’s parliamentary election, amid reports of election violations and visible voter
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Ukraine, Russia clash over upcoming Duma elections
As elections to Russian parliament, Duma, approach, Ukraine says it will not allow Russian polling stations on its territory –
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Putin’s gamble on Russia’s Duma elections
The forthcoming Duma elections are the first of the new, post-Crimean annexation era and the first elections since 2003 to
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US accuses Russia of unsafe aerial intercept over Black Sea
The United States accused Russia of sending one of its fighter jets dangerously close to an American spy plane over
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Ukraine president: Nato membership remains strategic goal
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said NATO membership remains a “strategic goal” and “an unwavering course” for his country. Speaking to
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Poland monitors Russia’s snap military drills
Polish armed forces are constantly monitoring the situation in connection with information on Russia putting troops on full combat mode,
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