Tag: russia

Russia uses the law to put pressure on internet users

More and more people in Russia are being given jail sentences for…

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Blanket Russia ban from Olympics unlikely, IOC head Bach suggests

Athletes from one sport should not be punished for the sins of…

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Russian adventurer sets out to break world record in hot air balloon

The 65-year-old balloon pilot has embarked on a solo flight to fly…

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Two Russian helicopter pilots killed by ‘Islamic State’ in Syria

Helicopter pilots called in action by the Syrian allies were shot down…

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US expels Russian officials after attack on diplomat in Moscow

The US has expelled two Russian officials in response to an attack…

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NATO and Russia want dialogue, not a new Cold War

The NATO summit in Warsaw is deciding on new troops for Eastern…

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NATO giant ‘taking time to emerge from its slumber,’ says retired General Shirreff

Retired British and NATO General Richard Shirreff briefs DW on the NATO…

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Estonian PM: ‘Putin’s aggressive behavior made Russia a threat’

On the eve of the bi-annual NATO Summit, Estonia's Prime Minister Taavi…

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Appetite for caviar threatens Caspian seals

Its status as the area's top predator has not stopped the endangered…

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Russia appeals Olympic track and field doping ban

Russia has filed an appeal against the doping ban barring its athletics…

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