![Russian government quits as Putin looks to tighten his grip on power Russian government quits as Putin looks to tighten his grip on power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/51579174658_RussiaPutin.jpg)
Russian government quits as Putin looks to tighten his grip on power
Russian government quits after Putin This would give for Putin a new path to holding onto power after his current term ends in 2024.
Thu Jan 16 2020
![Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law - White House Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law - White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500022282_USPresidentDonal.jpg)
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law - White House
Trump's signing of the bill followed some conflicting signals from the administration in recent days about the sanctions.
Wed Aug 02 2017
![U.S. intel report identifies Russians who gave emails to WikiLeaks - officials U.S. intel report identifies Russians who gave emails to WikiLeaks - officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51475580888_JulianAssange.jpg)
U.S. intel report identifies Russians who gave emails to WikiLeaks - officials
The CIA and others have concluded that the Russian government escalated its efforts from discrediting the U.S. election process to assisting President-elect Donald Trump's campaign.
Fri Jan 06 2017
![Trump team rejects CIA assessment on Russian involvement in US election Trump team rejects CIA assessment on Russian involvement in US election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480293334_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump team rejects CIA assessment on Russian involvement in US election
Donald Trump's transition team Friday night rejected a reported CIA assessment claiming that the Russian government had interfered in the US election to help him win the White House.
Sat Dec 10 2016
![Russia ponders raising retirement age in budget crunch Russia ponders raising retirement age in budget crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/81418917557_295x200.jpg)
Russia ponders raising retirement age in budget crunch
As crisis bites, the Russian government is mooting an idea that has been taboo for 80 years: raising the retirement age.
Sun Apr 26 2015
![Kremlin turns to YouTube as new 'propaganda weapon' Kremlin turns to YouTube as new 'propaganda weapon'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/61426831477_120x90.jpg)
Kremlin turns to YouTube as new 'propaganda weapon'
The Russian government had engaged a company to produce Russian propaganda on YouTube.
Fri Mar 20 2015
![Russian government edited Wikipedia information on MH17 Russian government edited Wikipedia information on MH17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/41405757911_120x90.jpg)
Russian government edited Wikipedia information on MH17
A Twitter bot that monitors edits on Wikipedia has identified the IP address (the unique serial number of a computer or network) of the Russian government that made the edit on MH17.
Sat Jul 19 2014
![Malaysia may soon produce dengue vaccine Malaysia may soon produce dengue vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/61384494645_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia may soon produce dengue vaccine
The vaccine, the first in the world, is being developed through a joint effort between Pahang Technology Resources Sdn Bhd (PTR) and the Russian government.
Fri Nov 15 2013
![Drivers in Russia stuck in 190 km traffic jam (Video) Drivers in Russia stuck in 190 km traffic jam (Video)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/81354610833_295x200.jpg)
Drivers in Russia stuck in 190 km traffic jam (Video)
The Russian government on Monday admitted it had to improve road services after a 190-kilometre traffic jam involving more than 4,000 trucks paralysed circulation on a key highway over the weekend.
Tue Dec 04 2012