Russian state media has labelled an American journalist as a 'sex object sent to distract Putin'. The President himself claimed the journalist was 'too beautiful' to understand his arguments. Palki Sharma tells you why women in public life are constantly subjected to sexist put-downs.

Gravitas: Russia labels journalist as 'sex object to distract Putin'

Troika plus meeting in Moscow on the Afghanistan situation has been concluded. According to a Russian foreign ministry statement, Russia, China and Pakistan have agreed to provide humanitarian aid and economic support to Afghanistan.

Troika plus meeting: Russia, China and Pak agree to give aid for Afghanistan

Russia has said that it will impose a fine on US tech giant Google this month which would be a percentage of its annual Russian turnover for consistently failing to delete illegal content.

Russia could fine Google up to 20% of annual revenue

Russia to fine U.S. tech giant Google a percentage of its annual Russian turnover for repeatedly failing to delete content deemed illegal, Moscow's strongest effort yet to rein in foreign tech firms.

Russia to fine tech giant Google over repeatedly failing to delete 'illegal' content

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington DC, Beijing ad Islamabad were all set to meet, however, United States decided to skip it citing logistical reasons. For more analysis on the Indian PM's speech, Dilip Sinha, a former envoy to UN joins for an exclusive conversation.

Dilip Sinha, former envoy to UN in conversation with WION on PM Modi's message to the Taliban & more

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington DC, Beijing ad Islamabad were all set to meet, however, United States decided to skip it citing logistical reasons.

Afghanistan | 'We're not in a position take part,' US cites issues for skipping Moscow talks

India is all set host-person NSA meeting on Afghanistan, which will be the first-of-its-kind dialogue to be hosted by Delhi. WION's Anas Mallick joins on the special broadcast from Kabul.

India proposes NSA-level meet on Afghanistan; Pakistan, Russia invited

In a tit-for-tat move, Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission. The announcement comes after NATO expelled eight members of the Russian mission to the military alliance for alleged spying.

Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission

With the global temperature rising Russia stands to pay a higher cost than most other nations, and the telltale signs are all too visible now.

15 million homes in Russia at risk due to ice melt

The Russian crew have returned to Earth after spending 12 days at the international space station. The actor and the director visited the ISS to shoot the first film in space. The two on board share their journey and experience in space. Listen in.

Russian crew returns to Earth after 12 days

Russia on Sunday reported a new record for coronavirus infections for a fourth day in a row, a day after the worst-affected country in Europe set a new death toll high.

Russia reports record daily virus cases again

Only 32% Russians of Russians are fully vaccinated against Covid. A lack of tough restrictions has allowed the virus to spread unchecked, the Kremlin continues to avoid the implementation of strict restrictions.

Russia records more than 33,000 more new Covid cases

Russian president Vladimir Putin has urged the leaders of the commonwealth of independent states not to hurry to officially recognise the Taliban.

Don't rush to recognise Taliban: Russian president Vladimir Putin

There was a tense faceoff between warships from the United States and Russia. The incident occurred during Russian-Chinese wargames in the Sea of Japan. Listen in to what Fred Weir, Russian affairs expert has to say.

Russian affairs expert Fred Weir shares his views on UK-Russia warship faceoff

There was a tense faceoff between warships from the United States & Russia. A U.S navy destroyer & a Russian anti-submarine warship came within 60 metres of each other. The incident occurred during Russian - Chinese war games in the sea of Japan.

Tense faceoff during Russian-Chinese war games in sea of Japan

There was a tense faceoff between warships from the United States and Russia. The incident occurred during Russian-Chinese wargames in the Sea of Japan.

Russia warned US Navy destroyer amid standoff in the Sea of Japan

In what can be a major relief for the European energy sector Russia has said that it will increase gas exports to the continent. The announcement by Russian president Vladimir Putin came as experts accuse Moscow of trying to profit from Europe's energy crisis. They say that gas prices have risen because Russia limited supplies.

Russia to increase gas exports to Europe

Russian president Vladimir Putin said that the country is ready to hold direct talks with NATO. The statement came as Putin said that ties between Moscow and Washington will gradually improve.

Russian president Vladimir Putin says that country ready to hold direct talks with NATO

Pressure against the Kremlin's most prominent critic - Alexei Navalny is escalating. Navalny says that a prison commission had designated him an extremist and a terrorist, but officially no longer regarded him as an escape risk. Navalny said on Instagram that he had been summoned before a commission at the prison, which voted unanimously in favour of the change of status.The Kremlin critic is currenly serving two and a half years in prison for parole violations.

Pressure against Kremlin's most prominent critic Alexei Navalny escalates

Russia's energy minister said Wednesday new contracts would need to be agreed for increases in natural gas deliveries to Europe, which is struggling with a surge in prices.

New contracts needed to boost Europe gas supplies: Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country needs to step up its vaccination campaign against COVID-19. This comes after 973 COVID deaths and more than 28-thousand cases were recorded on Tuesday alone. These are the single-highest covid-19 deaths the country has seen since the beginning of the pandemic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says country needs to step up vaccination campaign

Russian spies allegedly acquired the design for the life-saving Oxford/AstraZeneca jab and utilised it to construct their own Sputnik V jab and win the race to produce the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine.

'Old fake news': Sputnik V refutes claims Russia stole Oxford vaccine blueprint

Russians have taken to the streets in an old Volga GAZ-21 in celebration of the car's 65th anniversary. Locals in Perm were given the opportunity to ride in the Soviet-era classic vehicle in an event organised by the Retro Garage Automobile Museum.

Russians celebrate the 65th anniversary of old Volga GAZ-21

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