Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday the Russian Navy would be armed with hypersonic nuclear strike weapons and underwater nuclear drones, which the defence ministry said were in their final phase of testing.

Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons

Residents of Khabarovsk, around 3,800 miles (6,110 km) and seven time zones east of Moscow, are unhappy about the detention this month of the wider region's popular governor, Sergei Furgal, who was arrested on murder charges he denies.

Tens of thousands protest against Putin in Russian far east, 26 detained in Moscow

Russia will be contesting for a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council. Russia's candidacy does not come as a surprise as Putin's government has long been eager to return to the forum from which it was dropped nearly 4 years ago. Watch report.

Russia eyes a spot on the UNHRC: Worst human rights abusers on the run

Russia police on Friday raided one of the offices of main opposition leader Alexei Navalny as critics accuse Putin government of increasing efforts to stiffle dissent.

Russia: Police raid prominent opposition leader's office

President Vladimir Putin has ordered snap military drills involving 150,000 personnel and hundreds of aircraft and naval vessels to ensure "security in Russia's southwest," the defence ministry said Friday.

Putin orders massive snap military drills

Protest in Moscow against reforms that could keep Putin in power till 2036

Thousands of people are protesting in Russia calling for Vladimir Putin's resignation following the arrest of a regional governor since last week. Demonstrations have been taking place in towns across the Khabarovsk Krai, a region that stretches from the frontier with China to the artic along the pacific ocean.

Putin feeling the heat amid protest over two arrests

Russia's far-east is seething in anger over the arrest of a regional governor. Protests have erupted in Moscow too. A former journalist has been jailed for treason.

Gravitas: Putin's Throne Shakes As Protests Break Out

In a first for the Russian Navy, an all-female navy crew carried out patrols on the Black Sea on Friday in preparation for Russia's Navy Day celebrations later this month.

In a first for Russian Navy, all-female crew embarks on Black Sea patrol

Russia President Vladimir Putin has said his country showed unity by voting to back reforms allowing him to stay in power until 2036 and that Russians had felt the need for the changes in their hearts.

Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036

Russia has passed a referendum that could give Vladimir Putin another 12 years as President. The story of Putin's rise to power is a fascinating one. WION's Palki Sharma brings you some unheard stories about the Russian President's rise from a working-class household to the Kremlin.

Gravitas: How Vladimir Putin became the Tsar of Russia

Russians have cleared the way for President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036 as they voted in huge numbers to approve the controversial constitutional amendments, with opposition and Western countries suspecting poll violations.

Russians vote in large numbers to approve Putin-backed constitutional amendments

Vladimir Putin will be President for life and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first foreign leader to have called the Russian President to congratulate him.

Vladimir Putin: From a rebellious kid to Russia's longest-serving leader

A total of 71.2 percent percent of Russians who took part in the nation-wide referendum have supported the amendments to the national constitution.

Russian agency's exit polls say 76% backs constitutional reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin after a nationwide vote on constitutional reforms. In a phone call, Modi "warmly congratulated" President Putin on the success of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, and also for successful completion of the vote on constitutional amendments in Russia", a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, said.

PM Modi congratulates Putin on constitutional vote

The main voting day on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation is to be held nationwide on Wednesday.

Russia holds prominent voting day on constitutional amendments today

Russians began voting on Thursday in a poll that could enable President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036 if re-elected, Reuters reported. If, as expected, the constitutional changes are approved, Putin will be eligible to run for two more back-to-back six-year terms after his current one expires in 2024, the report added.

Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins amid coronavirus crisis

Russians today began a marathon seven-day vote on constitutional reforms that will allow Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036

Russia: A 7-day voting on Constitutional reform to keep Putin in power until 2036

Russia showed off its military prowess as it celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day. This year, the celebrations came right ahead of a referendum that could make Vladimir Putin president for life.

Gravitas: Putin to become Russian President for life?

Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Wednesday, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s capitulation in World War II.

Russia holds a massive show of military might in Moscow

Indian contingent takes part in Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow

Russia President Vladimir Putin has called on the leaders of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to make good on an agreement to hold a face-to-face summit to try to tackle the world's problems as soon as possible.

Putin pushes idea of Russian-backed summit to stabilise world

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick & thin. Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China.

Moscow assures support to India amidst stand off with China

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has been protected from the coronavirus by a special disinfection tunnel that anyone visiting his residence outside Moscow must pass through, according to state television.

'Disinfection tunnel' set up to safeguard Vladimir Putin from COVID-19

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