Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to the UAE and Saudi Arabia Wednesday in what observers say is a show of defiance against Western efforts to isolate him through sanctions and an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this report from the VOA Moscow bureau.
The Kremlin on Tuesday hosted Palestinian representatives and foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia in what observers say was a bid to showcase its position on the Israel-Hamas war. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this report from the VOA Moscow Bureau. VOA video by Ricardo Marquina.
Storming of airport in Russia’s Muslim-majority Dagestan Republic raises concerns for safety of Russia’s large Jewish population
Moscow schedules meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and others in a bid to further its goals in the Middle East and balance its relations with key players in the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas
Russia hosts a two-day summit of African countries as world tensions grow due to the increase in food prices following Moscow's withdrawal from the grain agreement signed by Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey
Brief rebellion leaves big questions about the direction of Russia’s operations in Ukraine, Putin’s political future
Visit comes as both countries are eager to cooperate as each of them faces its own challenges with the West
In a show of defiance, Russian capital carries on despite the higher prices and fewer choices resulting from Russia’s year-long assault on Ukraine
The arts languish as the country cancels cultural events and artists flee
Opposition lawmakers and activists risk arrest to speak out against
Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping seek alliance in wake of Ukraine invasion, but analysts say relationship dogged by inequalities
Members of Russia’s Jewish community avoid discussing the issue and many are leaving the country
African nations’ dependence on Russian grain has created a new chance for Moscow to expand its influence as it is shunned by the West
Russian leader makes rare trip to Iran to discuss resumption of Ukrainian grain exports as global food crisis looms
Conflicting reports on Russian military pullback from Ukraine border are one more chapter in an information war that has been going on for years
Analysts call Kazakh violence more intense, widespread than that seen in other uprisings in former Soviet republics
Law enacted this year requires many journalists to register as foreign agents, further raising concerns about diminishing press freedom
In an effort to stop a 4th wave of COVID, Russian authorities have decided to halt commercial activity and social gatherings. Russia’s national inoculation strategy is falling short: only 33% of the population is fully vaccinated. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this report from the VOA Moscow bureau.
Results from Russia’s parliamentary and local elections Sunday have given a boost to the allies of President Vladimir Putin, who will now retain their majority. Jon Spier narrates this report from the VOA Moscow bureau.
