Ukraine`s currency hits new low as central bank tightens controls

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 19:57

Ukraine`s battered national currency plummeted some 10 percent Monday as the central bank scrambled to strengthen currency controls in its latest bid to halt the slide.

Russian economy to rebound in two years at latest: Putin

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 16:20

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sought to allay fears over the worst financial crisis of his 15-year-rule, saying the Russian economy would rebound in two years at most.

Tata Power, RDIF to explore investment opportunities in Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 20:17

"RDIF and Tata Power will co-operate on identifying and targeting investment opportunities in the energy sector across Russia in order to develop mutually beneficial transactions," Tata Power said in a statement. The pact has been inked during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Thousands march in Russia to demand prisoners` release

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:22

Thousands of demonstrators marched through Moscow on Sunday to demand Russia free eight prisoners jailed after a 2012 protest against President Vladimir Putin.

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.

Putin demands regular reports on Sochi Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:41

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the organisers of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics for fortnightly reports on the preparations for the Games.

Putin condoles death of sailors in INS Sindhurakshk

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 22:09

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condoled the death of Indian Navymen in the explosion in and sinking of submarine INS Sindhurakshak.

Russia deserved to win Universiade: Putin

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 14:07

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed speculations that their overwhelming victory at the just-concluded Universiade was won by professional athletes.

Putin visits Kazan Universiade

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 13:14

For the second time in eight days, president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin paid a visit here to Universiade Games.

TV show cancelled for showing Putin divorce material

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:02

A Russian TV presenter has claimed that his show was pulled off air because of its take on the recent news that President Vladimir Putin is getting divorced.

Putin hopes IOC restores wrestling in Olympics

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:39

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes wrestling will be reinstated as an Olympic sport based on “just” and “well-reasoned” decision-making.

Russia condemns all ‘terrorists’ regardless of nationality following Boston blast

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 11:40

After US police shot dead a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, who once lived in Russia, Moscow has issued a statement, saying it condemns all ‘terrorists’ regardless of their nationality.