Russia

Report: Hackers in Russia stole more than 1 billion usernames and passwords
A Russian crime ring has accumulated over 1 billion Internet credentials, the New York Times is reporting.
Russia considers airspace ban on European airlines in response to sanctions
Russia could impose restrictions on European airlines using trans-Siberian routes in response to EU sanctions over Ukraine, according to business paper...
U.S. sanctions prevent Russian tycoon from using his jet
A businessman and associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin says he cannot use his luxury jet because of U.S.
As anti-West rhetoric surges in Russia, plug pulled on ‘last independent TV show’
A program seen as Russia’s last independent show on mainstream television has been taken off the air amid an upsurge in anti-Western rhetoric, in...
EU targets 5 Russian banks, adopting toughest sanctions yet over Ukraine crisis
The European Union has published a law that will curb arms sales to Russia and cut off financing for five major Russian banks over Moscow’s support...
Russia enraged by new round of damaging Western sanctions
U.S. and European sanctions against Russia’s energy and finance sectors are strong enough to cause deep, long-lasting damage within months unless...
Russia’s oil industry targeted as EU nations agree on tough new sanctions
European governments have agreed on new sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil industry, defence sector and dual-use goods.
U.S. says Russia violated 1987 arms treaty by testing cruise missile
The United States has found that Russia violated a 1987 arms control treaty by testing a ground-launched cruise missile, a senior U.S.
Scientists sent to solve ‘end-of-the-world’ Russian crater mystery
A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as “the end of the world” is causing a sensation in Russia, with a group...
FIFA rejects calls to strip Russia of World Cup
FIFA has rejected calls to move the 2018 World Cup from Russia, saying the tournament “can achieve positive change.” Some lawmakers in Germany...
FIFA committed to 2018 World Cup in Russia
FIFA remains committed to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and says a boycott would not be an effective way of reducing tensions in the region, soccer’s...
U.S. prepares unilateral sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
The United States is considering imposing unilateral sanctions on Russia over its threatening moves in Ukraine, a shift in strategy that reflects the Obama...
Russia warns of ‘dangerous escalation’ over deadly Ukraine shelling
Russia has vowed to respond to a “dangerous escalation” of violence near its border, after a Russian man was killed and two women injured by...
Gazprom halts gas supply to Ukraine after debt payment deadline missed
Russia’s Gazprom has hit Ukraine with a “pay upfront” policy for gas delivery after Ukraine failed to pay at least part of its gas debts...

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