Attempts to destroy Russian culture 'suicide attempts,' Putin says

The Russian culture is a part of European and world heritage and it is impossible to destroy it, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Polish Commission On Geographical Names Rules To Rename Russias Kaliningrad

The Commission on Standardisation of Geographical Names Outside the Republic of Poland has ruled that the Polish name of Krolewiec should be used for the Russian city of Kaliningrad, media reported Wednesday.

Berlin Court Lifts Ban On Display Of Russian Flags, Symbols On May 8-9 - Reports

An administrative court in Berlin overturned the ban on displaying Russian flags and symbols on May 8 and 9, when the end of World War II is commemorated, the RBB24 broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing police.

Russian Ombudswoman Says EU Sanctions Violate Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

 

Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has called her inclusion on the new EU sanctions list a violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Russia is fighting for its ‘historical lands’ in Ukraine, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Russia was fighting for its “historical lands” in Ukraine, speaking at a state-organised rally in Moscow in support of the Ukraine conflict.

Countries Opposing Russias Participation In Olympics Disregard Human Rights Issue - IOC

National Olympic Committees of countries that oppose the participation of Russian and Belarus athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris fail to address human rights concerns in their statements, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.

Hudson Institute Hosts Discussion On Preparing For Dissolution Of Russia

Washington-based think tank Hudson Institute on Tuesday hosted a panel discussion entitled "Preparing for the Dissolution of the Russian Federation" with Ukrainian member of parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko as a keynote speaker.

VIDEO: Russian Snowkiting Championship takes place in Tolyatti: Snow, wind and parachute

 

About 100 athletes from all over Russia came to Tolyatti to take part in the national snow-kiting championship.

US intention to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine is theft — Russian MFA

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has slammed the intention of US authorities to start transferring part of Russia’s seized assets to Ukraine as theft.

Russia moves to end European treaties

President Vladimir Putin asked the Russian lawmakers on Tuesday to adopt a law that would formally end the country’s participation in 21 treaties and charters related to the Council of Europe. Moscow withdrew from the human rights body last March, saying it was captured by the US and its allies in service of Western political objectives.

Organizers of Kiev’s crimes against Donbass residents to face tribunal

The organizers and patrons of the Kiev regime’s crimes against civilians in Donbass will be brought to justice and the initiators of information attacks on Russia will be held accountable for slander, the Russian foreign ministry said on Friday, commenting on the New York Times’ unverified reports about the developments in Bucha.

Crimeas Permanent Representative Calls US Position On Peninsula Declaration Of War

 Crimea's Permanent Representative to the Russian President Georgiy Muradov called the US statement on the peninsula "a declaration of war," which Washington instructs to wage with other people's hands.

EU Prohibits Citizens From Holding Senior Positions In Russian State-Owned Companies

Under the ninth sanctions package against Russia the EU prohibits citizens to hold governing posts in Russian state-owned companies, the Council of the EU said on Friday.

Officials start case against Ukrainian Orthodox Church after searches of church buildings

The Ukrainian Security Service has started a criminal case after searches of Ukrainian Orthodox Church buildings across the country, the agency said on Wednesday.

Moscow Appalled At Frances Plan To Create Special Tribunal For Crimes By Russia

Moscow is appalled at the plans of Paris regarding the creation of a "special tribunal for crimes by Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that it will have nothing to do with justice.

About 500 Japanese Nationals Rally In Tokyo To Reclaim Southern Kuril Islands

About 500 Japanese nationals, including former residents of the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido administration officials, took part in a rally held in Tokyo to reclaim the Russian-controlled Southern Kuril islands, which Japan refers to as its Northern Territories, media reported on Thursday.

Brussels proposes plan to confiscate frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine - Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed confiscating Russian assets that have been frozen to punish Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine, exploring legal options with the EU’s partners to compensate Kyiv for damage to the country.

Russian ambassador protests Pope Francis’ allegation, remark about supposed "cruelty" of Chechen and Buryat troops

Russian Ambassador to the Vatican Alexander Avdeev has presented a protest to the Holy See over remarks by Pope Francis published in America Magazine, the Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture, on alleged atrocities by Russian service members.

Kremlin Declines To Comment On Petition By Soldiers Mothers To End Special Operation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday declined to comment on a petition filed by mothers of mobilized and conscript soldiers calling for an end to Russia's special operation in Ukraine, saying he had not seen it.

European Parliament passes resolution recognizing Russia as ‘state sponsor of terrorism’

The European Parliament during a session in Strasbourg on Wednesday adopted a resolution designating Russia as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’, according to the text of the document published on its website. The session was broadcast live on the European Parliament's website.