Tag: Russia
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U.S slams sanctions on Russian oligarchs, govt officials
The United States government on Friday hit Russian oligarchs, government officials and companies with sanctions, citing Moscow’s “range of malign activity around the globe.” Seven Russian oligarchs, 12 companies they control and 17 senior government officials are on the list announced by the Treasury Department. The move targets Russia’s elite and people in President Vladimir…
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Russian railways named as official 2018 FIFA World Cup sponsor
Russian Railways has been named by FIFA on Thursday, as an official sponsor of the 2018 World Cup, which is being held in the country in June and July. FIFA said the state railway monopoly would be a third-tier regional sponsor of the event, joining fellow Russian companies Alfa-Bank and Rostelecom. Russian Railways is offering…
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Spy Row: Russia expels diplomats from 23 countries
Russia expelled diplomats from 23 countries on Friday in a wave of retaliatory measures against the West in a spy row over nerve agent attack in Salisbury, the biggest wave of tit-for-tat expulsions in recent memory. The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov said in a statement that it had summoned the heads of missions from…
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Russia retaliates, expels 60 U.S. envoys, closes Consulate
Russia has expelled 60 U.S. envoys and also ordered the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg, within 48 hours, the U.S. Department of State has announced. Russia’s actions were in retaliation to the expulsion of 60 Russian envoys from the U.S. during the week and the closure of Russian Consulate General in…
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FIFA called to investigate racial chants against Pogba
Anti-racism campaigners has urged FIFA to investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at French player, Paul Pogba by Russian fans. A pitch-side photographer reported the incidence as monkey chants could be heard from the crowd in St. Petersburg during France’s 3-1 win over Russia. The abuse was also allegedly audible on a television broadcast after Pogba…
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International Friendly: Pogba on point as Les Bleus defeat Russia
Paul Pogba scored a 30-yard free-kick and Kylian Mbappe netted twice as France beat World Cup hosts Russia in a friendly in St Petersburg. Didier Deschamps made seven changes from the side that lost 3-2 to Colombia on Friday, including midfielder Pogba being recalled from the bench. Pogba set up Mbappe’s opener and then curled…
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Former France international, Karembeu tips Super Eagles to excel in Russia
Former France and Real Madrid star Christian Karembeu is confident that the Super Eagles team is capable of doing great things at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Karembeu who accompanied the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Nigeria on a four-day tour says that the three-time African champions will be one of the standout…
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32 dead as Russian plane crashes in Syria
A Russian transport plane crashed on landing at Russia’s Hmeimim airbase in Syria, killing all 32 on board, the defence ministry said in a statement carried by RIA Novosti. There were 26 passengers and 6 crew, the ministry said. “The reason for the crash according to preliminary information could have been a technical fault,” the…
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Russian President, Putin demands safe environment for FIFA World Cup in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged law enforcement officers to ensure the safety of athletes and fans in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “We should hold the upcoming World Cup at the highest level and above all, ensure full safety of football players and fans,’’ Putin said at the annual expanded meeting…