Dancers of Mikhailovsky Theatre on Tuesday (April 7) released a video of "self-isolation ballet" performed by dancers while being at home as a proof that no pandemic can stand in the way of true art.

Russian theatre dancers perform in self-isolation

The US has the most number of coronavirus cases. The Pentagon has ordered 100,000 body bags. The US has also procured ventilators from a Russian firm under Trump's sanctions list.

Wuhan Coronavirus: US government orders 100,000 body bags | Gravitas

OPEC and Russia have postponed a meeting planned for Monday until later next week, OPEC sources said on Saturday, as a row intensified between Moscow and Saudi Arabia over who is to blame for plunging oil prices.

OPEC+ meeting delayed as Saudi Arabia and Russia row over price collapse

The doctor who shook hands with Russian President Vladamir Putin has been tested positive for COVID-19. Putin is now being regularly tested and protected around the clock.

Doctor who met Putin tests positive for COVID-19 | Putin being regularly tested

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed plunging oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic Monday, the Kremlin said, as Trump said Moscow is pressing for an end to US sanctions.

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus

Russia is building a new hospital for coronavirus patients as the number of cases continue to rise everyday. Even though Russia shares a long border with China, they have reported very less cases so far.

As cases cross 1,500 mark, Russia starts building a dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Russia's biggest telecoms provider on Friday pleaded with clients to stop sending coronavirus memes and viral videos, as networks began to overload as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stop sending memes, Russian telecoms firm pleads

Russia has ordered restaurants, cafes and resorts closed from Saturday to fight the coronavirus outbreak but stopped short of insisting on a full-blown lockdown.

Russia unveils new 'stay at home' measures to control coronavirus outbreak

President Vladimir Putin postponed a vote on constitutional reforms and urged Russians to stay home to contain the coronavirus on Wednesday, but did not impose the kind of strong measures taken in other countries.

Putin delays reforms vote, holds back on tough virus measures

Russia is using technology to tackle Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It uses CCTV cameras attached through artificial intelligence to find suspected COVID-19 patient through face recognition system.

Russia uses face recognition system to find suspected COVID-19 patient

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Monday gave the authorities five days to develop a system to track people who have come into contact with anyone with coronavirus by using mobile phone geolocation data.

Russia to use mobile phones to track people at risk of coronavirus

The Federal Biomedical Agency (FMBA) of Russia today claimed that it had accelerated work on developing a vaccine against COVID-19. Sputnik reported that three prototypes are ready, with tests on mice underway.

Russia's Biomedical Agency claims COVID-19 vaccine could be ready in 11 months

Eight of the world's best chess players began competing in an international tournament in Russia on Tuesday (March 17), but were told by organizers that handshakes would be optional because of the coronavirus that has halted most sports around the world.

Handshakes optional: Russia hosts major chess tournament amid coronavirus outbreak

Every working day residents of Kalingrad can see the same picture: a sad husky on a leash sitting patiently near an office building, waiting for its owner, Svetlana Kutasheva. She believes it is better for her pet than sitting at home alone.

Husky waits for its owner outside everyday

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed the package of constitutional reforms he had proposed, including a clause giving him an option to run for two more terms.

Vladimir Putin signs Russia's constitutional reform law

Vladimir Putin rose to power in Russia at the cusp of the 21st century. In 20 years, he has shaped modern-day Russia. Since taking office in 1999, Vladimir Putin has established close ties with Iran and China.

WION Edit: Vladimir Putin may remain President for life

Russian President Vladimir Putin might stay in power for the foreseeable future. But Russia is staring at several challenges.

Gravitas: Vladimir Putin could remain President for life

WION Edit: Putin may remain President, but Russia faces multiple challenges

Russian President Vladimir Putin is pushing major changes to Russia's constitution. Is this an attempt by the Russian President to secure his grip on power? This report explores.

Gravitas: Putin plans radical overhaul to constitution

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow him to seek re-election for a record fifth time. This report tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Putin paving the way for another Presidential term?

Russia's armed forces marked International Women's Day by holding beauty pageants for women in the armed forces. Commentators and Netizens are calling the move 'sexist'.

Gravitas: Russia's armed forces accused of sexism

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, plans to raise its crude oil production significantly above 10 million barrels per day in April. After Russia walks out from OPEC deal.

WION Fineprint: Saudi Arabia plans big oil output hike

OPEC agreed on Thursday to cut oil output by an extra 1.5 million barrels per day (BPD) in the second quarter of 2020 to support prices that have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak but made its action conditional on Russia and others joining in.

Saudi Arabia responds aggressively to collapse of OPEC alliance with Russia

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