Russia news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Russia today:

Politics

• Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to serve two more six-year terms, effectively extending his rule 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 ruble has strengthened against the US dollar, reaching its highest level in two years. (Source: Bloomberg)

International Relations

• Russia has accused the United States of trying to destabilize the situation in Ukraine and has warned of "grave consequences" if the US continues to support Ukraine's military. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Russia has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Arctic region, citing the need to protect its interests in the region. (Source: The Guardian)

Domestic Issues

• Russia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 40,000 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Moscow Times)
• The Russian government has announced plans to increase funding for healthcare and education in 2023. (Source: TASS)

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 qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: BBC Sport)

Other News

• A fire has broken out at a shopping center in the Russian city of Krasnoyarsk, with several people injured. (Source: The Moscow Times)
• Russia has launched a new satellite into orbit, as part of its efforts to improve its space-based capabilities. (Source: SpaceNews)

Please note that the news stories may be subject to change and may not be up-to-date.