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Russian parliament adopts internet controls bill

'A monopoly on information': Russia closes grip on internet

Top Russian director freed from house arrest

A Moscow court has released Kirill Serebrennikov, one of Russia's most celebrated theater directors, from house arrest.

Top Russian director Kirill Serebennikov released from house arrest after almost 16 months

Serebrennikov had been under house arrest since 2017.

Paul Whelan's lawyer says he is a victim of a set up

In Russia, International Women's Day means something totally different

International Women's Day has taken on an entirely new meaning in Russia.

2 American Mormons arrested in Russia, face deportation

Russia jails top cyber agent for treason

American accused of spying in Russia speaks for first time since being jailed

Paul Whelan said he was not receiving letters from his family but that he was feeling "fine."

American detained in Russia speaks to reporters in court

It's the first time Paul Whelan has spoken to reporters since his December arrest.

Accused Russian agent Maria Butina speaks out for first time

She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to act as a foreign agent and is cooperating with federal prosecutors, authorities said.

Russian region declares state of emergency after mass invasion of polar bears

Specialists flown into Arctic islands after dozens of bears enter village.

Vladimir Putin promised that Russia is developing new intermediate range weapons

Russia's announcement comes just one day after the U.S. said it will withdraw from the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty.

Putin orders Russia to develop new missiles after leaving treaty, will deploy only if US does

US withdrawing from Cold War nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, citing Russian violations

The U.S. is withdrawing from Cold War nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, citing Russian violations.

US withdrawing from Cold War nuclear arms treaty with Russia, citing violations

The U.S. is withdrawing from a historic Cold War-era nuclear arms control treaty because of Russia's ongoing violations.

LGBT activists file criminal complaint over alleged gay detentions in Chechnya

An LGBT group filed a criminal complaint in Russia over alleged gay detentions in Chechnya.

Suspect arrested after a painting was stolen off a Moscow gallery wall

A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a painting right off the wall in a Russian gallery.

Brits fume as Russian company sells 'humorous' game modeled on UK nerve agent attack

Russia exhibits missile U.S. cites as reason for leaving key arms treaty

Russia exhibited a missle that the U.S. says violates a key arms treaty.

Russian military unveils new missile to counter US claims of treaty violation

Russia insists its new land-based cruise missile is in compliance with the 1989 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

American arrested in Russia as a spy had 'state secrets' on him, lawyer says

Russia has charged Patrick Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, with espionage.

Russian judge denies bail for accused U.S. spy Paul Whelan

The lawyer for the American man being held in Moscow on suspicion of spying said Tuesday that classified Russian materials were found on him when he was arrested.

Ex-Marine appears in court in Moscow

A Moscow judge ruled the espionage charges against Paul Whelan will stand, with Whelan's lawyers saying the American was arrested with a device containing "state secrets."

Russia extends detention of captured Ukrainian sailors

Activists say dozens arrested in new gay purge in Chechnya

Dozens of gay men were kidnapped and tortured in the Russian region in 2017.

Paul Whelan made for a convenient target for Russian intelligence: Ex-officials

Experts say Paul Whelan's military background and curious social media use raises eyebrows, but Russia has yet to produce hard evidence.

American Paul Whelan formally charged with espionage in Russia

It also reportedly said a prisoner swap was not currently on the table.

Mnuchin defends plan to ease sanctions on Russian oligarch's companies before Congress

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday plans to discuss plans to lift sanctions on companies tied to a Russian oligarch.

Kremlin rejects suggestion it arrested American as a diplomatic pawn

Home of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal to be dismantled following Novichok attack

Clearn-up work will reportedly take four months.

Who is Paul Whelan, the US man arrested in Russia on spying charges?

The facts emerging about Whelan have so far produced a curious figure.

Brother of American held hostage in Moscow speaks out

Paul Whelan's brother is convinced he is not a spy; the State department is still waiting for clarification from Russia on the exact charges for which Whelan is being held.

Swap or not, Russia seeks 'reciprocity' with 'spy' arrest: Ex-officials

Former intelligence officials say Russia might be sending a message with arrest of Paul Whelan.

Accused American 'spy' in Russia has 4 passports

Russia accuses Paul Whelan of espionage activity in Moscow; family denies claim.

Russia to officially charge US man with espionage: Reports

His lawyer believes he will be convicted to facilitate a prisoner exchange, possibly for Maria Butina, with the U.S.

Lawyer for American arrested by Russia on spying charges says he thinks he may be exchanged

Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow on Dec. 28 and accused of espionage.

American man detained in notorious prison

Discharged U.S. Marine Paul Whelan was charged with spying in Russia.

Man accused by Russia of spying will contest charges: Lawyer

Paul Whelan, 48, was arrested in Moscow on Dec. 28 and accused of espionage.

US ambassador meets with American arrested in Russia

Paul Whelan, a former Marine charged with spying, was visited by U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman while he remains in the Moscow prison Lefortovo.

US officials make contact with American held hostage in Moscow

Paul Whelan, a former Marine and current head of global security for a Michigan auto parts company, has been accused of espionage; Whelan's brother maintains he is not a spy.

US ambassador to Russia visits, expresses support for American detained on spying charges

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman visited Paul Whelan, who was arrested on Friday by Russian authorities and accused of spying by Russia's Federal Security Service.

Suspected gas explosion levels Russian apartment building

Dozens of people were buried in rubble after an apartment building collapsed in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk on New Year's Eve.

Death toll in Russian building collapse climbs to 16, more than 20 missing

Family of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia for alleged spying, 'deeply concerned for his safety'

Paul Whelan was in Moscow to attend a wedding when he was detained, his family said.

Family pleads for release of American under arrest in Moscow

Paul Whelan, a former Marine who now serves as head of security for an international company, was attending a wedding in Russia when he was taken into custody after accusations of espionage.

Family: Detained US man in Russia was visiting for wedding

The former Marine, who has been accused of espionage, works in security and was active on Russian social media

American Paul Whelan detained in Russia on suspicion of spying: State news agency

American citizen Paul Whelan was detained in Russia on Friday.

Vladimir Putin applauds US decision to pull out of Syria

The Russian president addressed the media in an annual end-of-year news conference where and said he is still ready to meet with President Trump