Russian editors 'fired over stories that irked officials'
A former editor of a Russian media group described how he and colleagues were pushed out over reporting that angered officials, in the first public account of the taming of Russia`s last big news organisation willing to take on the Kremlin.
Jul 13, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
Kremlin says NATO talk of Russian threat absurd, short-sighted
The Kremlin said on Friday it regarded NATO`s suggestion that Russia posed a threat as absurd, saying it hoped that common sense would prevail at the military alliance`s summit in Warsaw.
Jul 08, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama speak on phone, say ready to increase Syria coordination: Kremlin
It said the phone call took place on the initiative of Russia and that both sides had also stressed the importance of United Nations-brokered peace talks restarting.
Jul 07, 2016, 03:32 AM IST
US missile shield in Romania threat to Russia: Kremlin
Activation of a U.S.-backed missile shield in Romania constitutes a threat to Russia`s national security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
May 12, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Iran and Russia move closer but their alliance has limits
When Iran took delivery of the first parts of an advanced Russian air defence system this month, it paraded the anti-aircraft missile launchers sent by Moscow to mark Army Day.
Apr 28, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
Kremlin denies reports on Russian forces' fire on Israeli planes in Syria
The Kremlin on Friday denied media reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed alleged incidents involving Russian forces in Syria and Israeli military aircraft.
Apr 22, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
Kremlin says Panama Papers have no relation to Putin
Vladimir Putin's spokesman says the Russian president has no connection to offshore accounts allegedly operated by his close friend, a musician.
Apr 05, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
'Panama Papers' revelations trigger global probes
Several countries have launched tax evasion probes after a massive leak of confidential documents lifted the lid on the murky offshore financial dealings of a slew of politicians and celebrities.
Apr 05, 2016, 11:32 AM IST
Putin congratulates Assad on retaking Palmyra: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad today, congratulating him on his forces retaking Palmyra, the Kremlin said.
Mar 27, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
'Russia begins withdrawal but will keep advanced air defence systems in Syria'
Russia will use advanced air defence systems to protect its remaining contingent in Syria after some of its forces are pulled out, a senior Kremlin official said Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Kremlin calls Maria Sharapova`s doping failure an isolated case
Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov says this situation should not be projected onto the whole of Russian sport.
Mar 09, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
Bashar al-Assad assures Vladimir Putin of `readiness` to respect Syria ceasefire: Kremlin
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has assured Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of his government`s readiness to respect a ceasefire deal brokered by Moscow and Washington, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Feb 24, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Kremlin says Russia's Putin, Saudi King Salman expressed interest in resolving Syria crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia`s King Salman expressed an interest in resolving the Syrian crisis, the Kremlin said in a statement following phone talks between the two on Friday.
Feb 19, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Russian court throws out lawsuit against Putin
On Thursday anti-corruption crusader Navalny announced he had filed a lawsuit against Putin, accusing him of ordering huge loans to a firm owned by the president`s son-in-law.
Feb 12, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Angela Merkel tells Vladimir Putin to `use influence` to rein in Ukraine rebels
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence to rein in pro-Kremlin rebels in eastern Ukraine, a day after the German leader warned that a peace deal was not being fully implemented.
Feb 02, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
US should show 'proof' of Vladimir Putin corruption claims: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed comments by a US Treasury official alleging massive corruption by President Vladimir Putin, challenging Washington to provide proof for what amounted to an "official accusation".
Jan 27, 2016, 02:12 AM IST
Putin is 'picture of corruption': US Treasury official
A senior US Treasury official has directly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of corruption.
Jan 26, 2016, 09:12 AM IST
Cyber attack on airport launched from Russia: Ukraine
A cyber attack on Kiev's main airport was launched from a server in Russia, Ukraine's military spokesman told Reuters on Monday, as the state-run Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) warned of the threat of further attacks.
Jan 18, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Putin abolishes space agency
The newly-created corporation will manage space operations and implement the regulatory control accordingly.
Dec 28, 2015, 20:02 PM IST
PM Modi in Russia – Day 2: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on a two-day visit yesterday and will meet President Vladimir Putin for summit-level talks today.
Dec 24, 2015, 23:42 PM IST
