EU says new energy sources crucial after South Stream

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 18:05

The sudden announcement by Russia that it will shelve the huge South Stream gas pipeline project shows the need for the EU to find new energy sources, European Commission vice president Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday.

Khodorkovsky associate downplays $100-bn Russia suit

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:49

A close business partner of ex-tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky said Saturday that the Kremlin critic appears to no longer be interested in $100-billion lawsuit against Russia since his release from jail.

Putin lifts `blanket ban` against protests, demonstrations at Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly withdrawn a blanket ban on demonstrations in and around the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi.

Car bomb kills three in southern Russia

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 03:33

A car bomb killed three people in the southern Russian city of Pyatigorsk on Friday, officials said, in a worrying development for the Kremlin as Russia prepares to host the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in six weeks` time.

Khodorkovsky to reunite with wife, children: Spokeswoman

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 18:04

Kremlin critic and Russia`s one-time richest man Mikhail Khodorkovsky is expected to reunite with his wife Inna and their three children today after spending 10 years in a Russian jail, his spokeswoman said.

Officials in Beijing suburb build Kremlin copy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:27

Local officials in a Beijing suburb have built themselves a white-walled, gold-domed office complex resembling Moscow`s Kremlin, state media reported, prompting anger among Chinese who condemned the lavish buildings.

Will not seek revenge against Putin, says Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 22:37

Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Sunday did not thank Vladimir Putin for his release after more than a decade in jail.

Ukraine leader seeks cash at Kremlin, Kiev protest planned

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 14:14

Ukraine`s president could secure loans from Russia on Tuesday when he meets Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin - money that could help fend off economic crisis but may fuel anti-government protests in Kiev.

Snowden free to cooperate with Germany: Kremlin

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:19

Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is free to cooperate with Germany on reports of the alleged US tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel`s telephone conversations, the Kremlin said Saturday.

Alisa Kleybanova reaches new landmark after cancer battle

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 09:12

Alisa Kleybanova reached her first WTA quarter-final since she overcame cancer when she beat sixth seeded Carla Suarez Navarro 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in the Kremlin Cup on Wednesday.

Russian opposition leader Navalny freed, vows defiance

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 18:04

President Vladimir Putin`s chief political opponent walked free from a Russian court on Wednesday after it suspended his five-year sentence for theft, and said he could never be `hounded` out of political life.

Kremlin laughs off `Putin marriage in monastery` rumours

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 16:55

The Russian strongman`s private life has been the subject of intense speculation since he and his wife Lyudmila announced in June they were divorcing after three decades of marriage.