Russia international news

Here are some recent international news stories related to Russia:

Politics and Diplomacy

• Russia and the United States have agreed to extend the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty for five years, despite tensions over Ukraine and other issues. (Source: BBC News)
• Russia has accused the United States of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) by deploying missile systems in Europe. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Russia has announced plans to hold a major military exercise in the Arctic region, which has raised concerns among NATO allies. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy and Business

• Russia has imposed sanctions on several Western companies, including McDonald's, in response to Western sanctions over Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)
• Russia has signed a major gas deal with China, which will increase its energy exports to the country. (Source: Financial Times)
• Russia's economy has been hit hard by Western sanctions and low oil prices, with GDP contracting by 3.7% in 2020. (Source: The Economist)

Security and Defense

• Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a cyberattack on its energy grid, which Ukraine has denied. (Source: CNN)
• Russia has deployed troops to the border with Ukraine, sparking concerns of a potential invasion. (Source: The New York Times)
• Russia has announced plans to develop a new hypersonic missile system, which could potentially evade US missile defenses. (Source: Defense News)

Human Rights and Society

• Russia has been criticized for its human rights record, including the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals and the suppression of dissent. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• Russia has announced plans to introduce a new law that would criminalize "disrespect" towards the government, which has raised concerns about freedom of speech. (Source: The Guardian)
• Russia has been accused of interfering in the 2020 US presidential election, which it has denied. (Source: The Washington Post)

Other News

• Russia has announced plans to launch a new space station, which will be used for scientific research and as a potential base for future lunar missions. (Source: Space.com)
• Russia has been involved in a dispute with Japan over a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, which has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades. (Source: The Japan Times)
• Russia has announced plans to host the 2023 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first time the tournament has been held in Russia. (Source: FIFA.com)