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Russia Claims More Troops Withdrawn from Ukraine’s Border

Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that additional troops are leaving Crimea near the border with Ukraine, having completed military drills. It follows yesterday’s claim that some of its troops massed on the Ukrainian border were pulling back. "Units of...

Russia Says it is Withdrawing Troops from Ukraine Border

Russia announced on Tuesday it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up raised fears of an invasion. The Russian defense ministry said that large-scale drills continued but that some units were returning to their...

US Warns that Russia Could Invade Ukraine “At Any Time”

The US warned that Russia could invade Ukraine "at any time" on Friday, and urged US citizens to leave the country as soon as possible. Although Russia has stated many times that it does not intend to invade the country,...

Russia Suspends its NATO Mission After Spy Accusation

Russia announced on Monday that it will be suspending its mission to the NATO alliance after they accused the country of employing intelligence officers at its mission's office. NATO alleged that eight Russians at its mission in Brussels were actually...

Russia Dismisses Reports of Recognizing Occupied Northern Cyprus

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has dismissed reports that Moscow is negotiating a potential recognition of occupied Northern Cyprus. Maria Zakharova indicated that Moscow and Ankara are not negotiating the mutual recognition of Crimea as a Russian republic and Northern...

Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Greek Settlement in Crimea

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences Archaeological Institute discovered a previously unknown ancient Greek settlement in eastern Crimea on Friday, a TASS report says. Chairman of the State Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Crimea...

Crimean Bridge Construction Site Reveals More Treasures From Ancient Greece

The head of Russia's Academy of Sciences under water unit, Sergei Olkhovsky, announced on Wednesday that part of an ancient Greek terra-cotta statue was discovered at the Crimean bridge construction site, TASS, the Russian News Agency has reported. The discovery...

Ancient Greek Fortress Over 2,000-years-old Discovered in Crimea

A joint excavation on the part of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Archaeology and researchers of the East Crimean Museum Preserve have unveiled an ancient Greek fortress built over 2,000 years ago. The dig took place near the...

Ukraine Beats Russia in Most ‘Political’ Eurovision Contest

Jamala from Ukraine was the surprise winner of Saturday's Eurovision song contest, beating Russia in the most "political" competition in Eurovision history. Russia's Sergey Lazarev was the clear favorite, in betting agencies at least, but he ended up in third...

Russian President Putin Visits Ancient Shipwreck in Crimea

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for his athletic and active lifestyle, decided to dive in a small submarine off the coast of Crimea to see up close a 10th century shipwreck. According to images broadcasted on Russian television,...