Russia has suspended an agreement with the US on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium, the latest sign of worsening bilateral relations. In a decree, President Vladimir Putin accused the US of creating “a threat to strategic stability, as a result of unfriendly actions” towards Russia. Moscow also set pre-conditions for the US for the … Read more
United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, is well ahead in the nation’s parliamentary election, taking more than 40%, exit polls suggest. However its vote, if confirmed, would be down on the 49% won in 2011. The nationalist LDPR and the Communist party are way behind, with 14-16% each. Liberal opposition parties appear to have … Read more
Russia’s prime minister has again landed himself in hot water with his comments – this time about teachers. Dmitry Medvedev is encouraging teachers unhappy with their salaries to pursue another career. “If you want to earn money, there are lots of beautiful places where you can do it faster and better,” he told people at … Read more