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Here are the latest news articles from BBC News related to Russia:
Top Stories
- Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear blackmail' - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using "nuclear blackmail" after Moscow announced it would station nuclear-capable missiles in Belarus. (BBC News)
- Russia's Putin warns of 'consequences' over Ukraine support - Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western countries that there will be "consequences" if they continue to support Ukraine. (BBC News)
- Russia's Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Europe - Russia's state-owned gas company Gazprom has cut gas supplies to Europe, citing a lack of payment from Ukraine. (BBC News)
Politics
- Russia's opposition leader Navalny sentenced to nine years in prison - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement and contempt of court. (BBC News)
- Russia's Putin signs law to increase presidential term limit - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to increase the presidential term limit from six to 12 years. (BBC News)
- Russia's Duma approves bill to restrict foreign ownership of Russian media - Russia's parliament has approved a bill to restrict foreign ownership of Russian media outlets. (BBC News)
Economy
- Russia's economy shrinks by 3.5% in 2022 - Russia's economy shrank by 3.5% in 2022, according to official figures, due to Western sanctions and the impact of the Ukraine conflict. (BBC News)
- Russia's central bank raises interest rates to combat inflation - Russia's central bank has raised interest rates to combat inflation, which has risen to a 20-year high. (BBC News)
- Russia's oil exports to Europe decline by 20% - Russia's oil exports to Europe have declined by 20% in 2022, according to data from the International Energy Agency. (BBC News)
Sports
- Russia banned from international sports for four years - Russia has been banned from international sports for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to a doping scandal. (BBC News)
- Russian athletes to compete under neutral flag at Olympics - Russian athletes will compete under a neutral flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, after being banned from competing under the Russian flag. (BBC News)
- Russia's Kontinental Hockey League to resume play in 2023 - Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is set to resume play in 2023, after being suspended due to the Ukraine conflict. (BBC News)