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Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

While trio of Gorbatsevich, Mazur and Shamova are barred, trio of Perestoronin, Repilov and Olesik expected to still compete

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

3 Russians barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., amid neutrality concerns -- Tim Reynolds -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Luge -- |

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to slide in Lake Placid, N.Y., this weekend in hopes of moving closer to qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics, the governing body announced Tuesday.

CBC News - Sports - 1 hour ago

3 Russians barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., amid neutrality concerns - Tim Reynolds - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Luge - | 1 hour ago

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to slide in Lake Placid, N.Y., this weekend in hopes of moving closer to qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics, the governing body announced Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Russian embassy responds to MI6 chief's accusation Moscow is 'bullying' UK | Ukraine war latest

Russia has reacted to talks in Berlin that left western leaders optimistic on the prospect for peace. A "multinational force" to secure peace and NATO-style security guarantees are on the table. Follow the latest below.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Boy killed in Russian school knife attack with fellow pupil arrested

At least one person was killed and another injured in the second such attack this week in Russia

Independent UK - World - 6 hours ago

Russians launch rare protest over plan to build a church

A conservative religious television channel labelled opponents of the project ‘raving Communists’

Independent UK - World - 8 hours ago

Anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot designated an extremist group by Russian court -- -

The Russian anti-Kremlin feminist punk band and art collective known as Pussy Riot was designated an extremist organization by a Moscow court on Monday, banning its activities inside Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissenting voices.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot designated an extremist group by Russian court

The Russian anti-Kremlin feminist punk band and art collective known as Pussy Riot was designated an extremist organization by a Moscow court on Monday, banning its activities inside Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissenting voices.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

MI6 chief says UK between peace and war and warns of growing Russian threat

Blaise Metreweli focused on the threat posed by an ‘aggressive, expansionist and revisionist’ Russia during a speech.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

EU threatening US interests with plan to steal Russian assets – Putin envoy

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the EU’s plan to seize Russian assets for Ukraine will damage US interests

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Armed forces chief to warn 'whole nation must step up' amid Russian threat to Nato

Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton will warn the situation is ‘more dangerous than I have known during my career’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

EU's permanent freeze on Russian assets sets stage for new confrontation with Moscow

ALBAWABA - The European Union has agreed to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for an indefinite period of time. Moscow called this a hostile escalat

Albawaba - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Ukrainians sue US chip firms for powering Russian drones, missiles

Lawsuits may force Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments to do more to control chip supply chains.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

PM meets Belgian leader for talks on unlocking Russian assets for Ukraine

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Hungover Russians delayed Ukraine's 'Pearl Harbor'-style attack on Moscow: report

It was just one of many hiccups Ukraine faced in the clandestine mission this past spring.

New York Post - World - 5 days ago

Does Russian Feminism Have a Future?

A Russian feminist reflects on Julia Ioffe’s history of modern Russia.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

Major Italian bank winding down Russian operations – Kommersant

UniCredit Group has reportedly sold the assets of its leasing company in Russia as part of its exit strategy

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

India's Russian oil boom undermines Western sanctions, Ukrainian officials warn

India continues buying discounted Russian oil despite Western sanctions, then exports refined petroleum products to Europe, undermining restrictions.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag.

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 11 days ago

Von der Leyen facing new pushback over 'crazy' Russian asset plan – FT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to tap €210 billion in frozen Russian assets despite the legal concerns

Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why?

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 17 days ago

Blocking Russian asset sale could trigger oil supply crisis – trader

Lukoil has moved to sell its overseas assets to the Swiss-based trader following the latest US sanctions

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Young Russian street singer charged for singing songs by prohibited musicians

The prosecution was triggered by viral videos of Stoptime’s performances on Nevsky Prospect, where the musicians played songs by artists labeled as “foreign agents”: Monetochka, Noize MC, Zemfira, and Pornofilmy.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 4 months ago

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago