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Estonia Sentences Russian Citizen to 6.5 Years for Espionage

A Russian citizen residing in Narva has been sentenced to 6. 5 years in prison for espionage for the Russian intelligence service FSB, reports Estonian ERR.

Estonia Sentences Russian Citizen to 6.5 Years for Espionage

Russian Arrests Spark Diplomatic Tensions with Azerbaijan

Two brothers' death in Russian custody over the weekend has exposed a diplomatic rift with Azerbaijan – which is challenging Moscow's dominant role in the South Caucasus, reports BBC. .

Russian Arrests Spark Diplomatic Tensions with Azerbaijan

Multiple Fatalities in Russia After Two Bridge Collapses Near Ukraine Border

At least seven people have been killed and several dozen injured in two bridge collapses resulting in derailed trains in Russia. The derailments have occurred near the border with Ukraine.

Multiple Fatalities in Russia After Two Bridge Collapses Near Ukraine Border

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Russia has arrested a Ukrainian man who is accused of being behind the death of a high-ranking Russian general on Friday. According to the Russian intelligence service FSB, it concerns a man in his 40s who is claimed to be a Ukrainian agent.

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Ukraine Seeks Ceasefire Progress in Saudi Talks with US and Russia

Representatives for Ukraine hope that they can secure at least a "partial ceasefire" in the talks in Saudi Arabia. .

Ukraine Seeks Ceasefire Progress in Saudi Talks with US and Russia

USA and Russia to Resume Talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday

Russia and the USA are expected to talk again on Monday in Saudi Arabia, announced Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov on Thursday. .

USA and Russia to Resume Talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday

FSB Foils Moscow Terror Plot, Suspect Killed in Dramatic Showdown

Russia's security service FSB claims to have shot dead a man who planned a terrorist attack in Moscow. The man's plan was to detonate explosives at a subway station and at Jewish targets, writes the Israeli Jerusalem Post.

FSB Foils Moscow Terror Plot, Suspect Killed in Dramatic Showdown

Putin on contacts with the USA: "Gives hope"

The contacts with President Donald Trump's government in the USA give the Russian President Vladimir Putin "hope", he says in a speech to the Russian security service. .

Putin on contacts with the USA: "Gives hope"

Russians Convicted of Arson – Ukraine Accused

Russia has sentenced eight people to between 16 and 20 years in prison for arson attacks that the Russian security service FSB accuses Ukraine of being behind. .

Russians Convicted of Arson – Ukraine Accused

Four women arrested: "Recruited by Ukraine"

Four women have been arrested and identified as Ukrainian agents in Russia. According to the Russian security service FSB, the four had been recruited by Ukraine's intelligence agency.

Four women arrested: "Recruited by Ukraine"

Gave money to Ukraine - gets nine years in prison

A Russian is sentenced to nine years in prison for treason, according to a court decision in Siberia. He was accused of having transferred money to Ukraine's military, reports the security service FSB's local office.

Gave money to Ukraine - gets nine years in prison

Kremlin: Murder Plot Against Military Officers in Moscow

Four people have been arrested in Russia, accused of planning to murder high-ranking military officers. This is reported by the security service FSB according to regime-loyal media.

Kremlin: Murder Plot Against Military Officers in Moscow

Russian imprisoned - accused of attempting to poison soldiers

A Russian man has been sentenced to prison for allegedly attempting to poison Russian soldiers. The man in his 40s comes from the Altai Republic in Siberia and worked in a dining hall for mobilized forces, where he allegedly put some kind of toxic substance in the food.

Russian imprisoned - accused of attempting to poison soldiers

Russia: Supporters of Ukrainian Group Arrested

Dozens of people have been arrested in Russia, accused of supporting Ukrainian "terrorist organizations" in several regions, according to the security service FSB. "39 radicals, aged 14 to 35, supporters of Ukrainian terrorist organizations banned in Russia, have been arrested", FSB announces according to Russian news channels.

Russia: Supporters of Ukrainian Group Arrested

The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

A "normal family" who lived under false names in Slovenia has been returned to Russia in the historic prisoner exchange with Western countries. The two children, who did not know they were Russians, speak no Russian but were welcomed to Moscow by Vladimir Putin himself.

The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries since the end of the Cold War has been completed. Among those released is the American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

Russian chef arrested in Paris – spy operation against the Olympics

A Russian chef who has lived in France for 14 years has been arrested, suspected of involvement in a larger operation of foreign power during the OS in Paris. .

Russian chef arrested in Paris – spy operation against the Olympics

Niqab banned following unrest in the Caucasus

The Dagestan Republic in Russia is temporarily banning the traditional Muslim garment niqab, worn by women and covering most of the face. The ban is a "security measure" due to a deadly attack on two churches and a synagogue in June, says the region's highest religious authority.

Niqab banned following unrest in the Caucasus

Dagestan: Priest killed and church set on fire

A dozen police officers and several civilians – including a priest – were killed in attacks on a synagogue and two churches in Russian Dagestan on Sunday evening. At least 20 people were killed, according to the troubled republic's health minister.

Dagestan: Priest killed and church set on fire