Europe
Protesters say opposition activists prosecuted in recent months must be freed as they allege campaign to stifle dissent.
Turkey
by Andrew Wilks
Vladimir Putin
Benjamin Netanyahu
Russia11 Sep 2019 07:04 GMT
Opposition celebrates ruling party's losses in Moscow poll, but turnout was low and United Russia gained elsewhere.
Inside Story09 Sep 2019 17:57 GMT
Russian president's party takes a hit in Moscow poll amid weeks-long protests against his government.
Europe05 Sep 2019 06:00 GMT
Thousands of people are taking to the streets of Moscow this summer to demand fair elections, in defiance of police brutality and mass arrests.
Russia04 Sep 2019 09:46 GMT
Moscow rallies demonstrate how traditionally overlooked local elections have rejuvenated civil society and opposition.
Russia31 Aug 2019 17:39 GMT
Weeks of demonstrations over local polls have turned into the biggest sustained protest movement in Russia in years.
Middle East23 Aug 2019 20:59 GMT
Surprise meeting comes after the leaders agreed to 'activate mutual efforts' to ease situation in Idlib, says Kremlin.
Opinion12 Aug 2019 18:28 GMT
Russia's revitalised pro-democracy movement is increasingly gaining ground in the Russian capital.
by Leonid Ragozin
Russia10 Aug 2019 20:08 GMT
Nearly 50,000 people attended protest demanding free city council vote, says monitoring group.
Opinion09 Aug 2019 08:40 GMT
The Russian political leadership is feeling increasingly cornered by growing public anger.
by Roman Dobrokhotov
AJ Impact08 Aug 2019 16:13 GMT
Riyadh and Moscow have been strengthening ties through energy cooperation, and grain shipments are poised to be next.
Russia05 Aug 2019 15:03 GMT
If US makes new missiles, Russia 'will be forced to begin the full-scale development of similar missiles', Putin says.
Inside Story04 Aug 2019 20:44 GMT
Police detain hundreds of protesters rallying against a ban on opposition candidates for Moscow elections.
AJ Impact02 Aug 2019 14:23 GMT
President Trump signs an executive order increasing pressure on countries under sanction for using chemical weapons.
Russia30 Jul 2019 02:33 GMT
Opposition figure and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin commands strong following among young Russians.
Europe29 Jul 2019 11:41 GMT
Top opposition leader returned to prison after treatment for what was described as an 'allergic reaction'.
by Marwan Bishara