Massive NATO military drills near Russian border underwayUS troops have arrived in Estonia for extensive war games which the US and several European countries are conducting near the Russian border. Read more on “RT”
Arctic Drills RAW: Russian Northern Fleet snap exercises in severe weatherSeveral units from Russia’s Northern Fleet continued snap combat readiness drills in the Murmansk region, Thursday. Read more on “RT”
Russian Airborne Forces put on event to celebrate 70th V-Day anniversaryThe Airborne Forces of Russia took part at an event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the end of the WW2. Read more on “RT”
Russian state TV shows Putin for first time in daysRussian TV airs footage of President Putin, in what is a first appearance since he dropped out of sight days ago, triggering rumors he was ill or sidelined. Read more on “REUTERS”
Putin is not ill. He's at his country residence, says Russian TVRussian state television has aired footage it says shows President Vladimir Putin at his country residence in Novo-Ogaryovo on Friday. Read more on “euronews (in English)”
Russian authorities charge two over Nemtsov shootingMen suspected of murdering Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov are formally charged in a Moscow court, with one allegedly admitting involvement. Read more on “REUTERS”
Chinese citizens released after Russian customs mistake Chinese tofu component for drugs34 Chinese citizens who were wrongly detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow on Friday have all now been released. Read more on “ITN”
Russian opposition leader Navalny released from prisonOpposition leader Alexei Navalny has been released from prison after serving a 15-day sentence for distributing leaflets for an opposition rally on the subway. Read more on “Al Jazeera English”