
There was a significant absence in Moscow on May 9. Even though it was the 70th anniversary of the official end of the European front of World War II, the leaders of the victorious allied powers decided not to attend the Victory Day parade due to increasing tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
by Mary Chastain10 May 2015, 9:10 PM PST0

It is Victory Day in Europe and Russia, but Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping instead of celebrating with his World War II allies. The talks include agreements on the economy and energy as Russia continues to suffer under sanctions for the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
by Mary Chastain8 May 2015, 7:35 PM PST0

Russian authorities arrested three women for dancing suggestively in front of a World War II memorial and posting the video on YouTube.
by Mary Chastain27 Apr 2015, 10:39 AM PST0

North Korea suggested Russian schoolchildren vacation at North Korean youth camps. This is the latest attempt between the two countries to build a strong relationship.
by Mary Chastain1 Apr 2015, 1:07 PM PST0