Russia latest news today
Here are some of the latest news from Russia:
Politics
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to serve two more six-year terms, effectively allowing him to remain in power until 2036. (Source: BBC News)
- The Russian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage and pensions in 2023. (Source: TASS)
Economy
- Russia's economy has grown by 2.6% in the third quarter of 2022, according to official data. (Source: Reuters)
- The Russian central bank has raised interest rates to 9.5% to combat inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)
International Relations
- Russia has accused the US of trying to "destabilize" the situation in Ukraine. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador to Moscow to protest the US's decision to provide Ukraine with advanced missile systems. (Source: AP News)
Military
- Russia has launched a series of military exercises in the Arctic region, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Russian military has announced plans to deploy new missile systems to the Kaliningrad region, which borders NATO member Lithuania. (Source: CNN)
Human Rights
- Amnesty International has accused Russia of "systematic" human rights abuses in the North Caucasus region. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Russian government has banned the activities of the human rights group Memorial in the country. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
Sports
- Russia has been banned from competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to its doping record. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Russian national football team has been banned from competing in international matches until 2023 due to a doping scandal. (Source: BBC Sport)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Russia. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!