Montenegro government refuses Russia’s request to set up a military base
The government of Montenegro has refused a request from authorities in Moscow to set up a Russian military base in
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Russia
Putin pardons jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to pardon jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who has been in detention
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Yanukovych dodges details on Russia deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych did not hide his joy when he boasted “definitely lucrative” deals that he reached with Russian
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Putin: Pussy Riot, Greenpeace 30 and Khodorkovsky to go free
Two jailed members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will be freed and 30 members of Greenpeace will be
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Putin makes bold move to keep Ukraine in Moscow’s orbit
Moving aggressively to keep Ukraine in Moscow’s sphere of influence, Russia’s president has offered Ukraine $15 billion in loans and
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Russia gives Ukraine cheap gas, $15 billion in loans
Russia gave Ukraine a steep discount on gas, and promised to buy $15 billion worth of the nation’s sovereigns in
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Poland voices concern over Russian missile deployment
Poland’s foreign ministry issued a statement of concern on December 16 2013 over reports that Russia has deployed nuclear-capable missiles
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Lawyer: Pussy Riot could be free by New Year’s Day
The jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot may soon be free. The judicial collegium for criminal cases of
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Russia rebukes Germany for participating in Kyiv protest
Russia’s prime minister has admonished foreign politicians who have participated in the political events unfolding in Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev said
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