Latest Politics News from Russia

Voronezh Housing Minister Warned Over National Project FailuresYevgeny Bazhanov, the minister of housing and utilities for Voronezh Oblast, has been issued a warning by the regional prosecutor's office for failing to meet deadlines on national infrastructure projects.

Jan 29, 2026

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Trump Proposes $1 Million to Each Greenland ResidentForeign media reveal details of possible agreements between Washington and Greenland, including financial incentives and defense initiatives.

Jan 29, 2026

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Kuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewedThe Federation Council will consider President Vladimir Putin's nomination of Krasnodar Krai Prosecutor Sergei Tabelsky as a Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia.

Jan 29, 2026

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Mayoral conflict pushes for Moscow and oblast unificationMSK1.RU discovered that a referendum proposal to merge Moscow Oblast with Moscow stems from a rivalry between the current and former mayors of Lyubertsy.

Jan 28, 2026

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Trump Invites Putin to Join 'Peace Council' Rivaling UNRussian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from US leader Donald Trump to join the 'Peace Council', and Russia is prepared to contribute $1 billion.

Jan 28, 2026

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State Duma Supports Reduction of Fines for HotelsDeputies have passed in first reading a government bill that reduces administrative penalties for violations of migration and registration rules.

Jan 27, 2026

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Trump addresses Ukraine and Greenland issues in DavosDonald Trump stated that the threat of World War III over Ukraine has been eliminated and argued that Europe should handle the conflict, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Jan 27, 2026

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Trump Envoy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine NegotiationsU.S. special envoy Stephen Whitkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 22 for talks on Ukraine, as confirmed by the Kremlin.

Jan 27, 2026

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Property Committee Explains Suspension of Shopping Center DemolitionThe St. Petersburg Property Control Committee commented on the situation with the unfinished demolition of the 'Maxi Sopot' shopping center near Primorskaya metro station, which has been criticized by deputies.

Jan 27, 2026

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‘This is wrong and destructive’: State Duma bans photography after Volodin criticizes mediaThe State Duma has banned media photographers from filming plenary sessions, citing speaker Volodin's criticism of their coverage. When the restriction will be lifted is not known.

Jan 27, 2026

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Head of Primorsko-Akhtarsky District Resigns After SearchesThe head of Primorsko-Akhtarsky District in Russia's Krasnodar Krai has resigned after security forces conducted searches at his premises.

Jan 27, 2026

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Privmor-Akhtarsk head posts Swan Lake after security visitSearches were conducted at the official's home the day before.

Jan 27, 2026

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Prosecutor General's Office files lawsuit to nationalize packaging producerThe Russian Prosecutor General's Office is demanding the nationalization of Pechatnya, a major packaging producer in St. Petersburg. An arbitration court has already frozen all shares of the enterprise.

Jan 27, 2026

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Saratov Governor Reprimands Education Minister Over School MealsGovernor Roman Busargin reprimanded the region's education minister and his deputy after systemic failures in school meal provision were identified.

Jan 27, 2026

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Voronezh Region Leads National Anti-Corruption RankingA study by the Center for Political Information evaluated Russian regions on metrics including government procurement transparency, official dismissals, and uncovered corruption cases.

Jan 26, 2026

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Ministry of Finance Rejects Claims on Imperial Russian DebtsDeputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev stated that Russia has no obligations to repay 1916 tsarist bonds amounting to $225.8 billion.

Jan 26, 2026

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Greenland and Denmark Brace for War Over Trump's Island BidGreenland has advised residents to stockpile five days of food and water amid fears of a U.S. invasion, escalating tensions over President Trump's desire to acquire the island.

Jan 26, 2026

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Source: Searches conducted at Krasnodar Krai transport minister's officeAuthorities have searched the office of the transport minister in Krasnodar Krai, with ministry officials refusing to comment by hanging up the phone.

Jan 26, 2026

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Russian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in ChitaA delegation from Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources led by Deputy Minister Maxim Korolkov visited Chita to discuss flood control and the delayed gasification project with Governor Alexander Osipov.

Jan 26, 2026

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Payments for Sverdlovsk Region SVO Participants IncreasedA one-time payment for military personnel from Sverdlovsk Region has been increased by 200 thousand rubles (about $2,000 at current rates).

Jan 25, 2026

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SVO Participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast to Receive Higher PaymentsOne-time allowances for special military operation participants in Sverdlovsk Oblast have been increased by hundreds of thousands of rubles, with payments now reaching 2.7 million rubles ($27,000 at current rates).

Jan 25, 2026

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Star City Head Barishevsky Resigns Amid Bribery SuspicionsThe head of the Star City municipality near Moscow, detained on suspicion of bribery, stated he stepped down of his own accord, calling the decision difficult.

Jan 25, 2026

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Greenland Prime Minister Orders Preparation for US InvasionGreenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederic Nielsen has ordered the start of preparations for a possible military invasion by the United States. The autonomous government will form a working group to inform the population and recommend creating a five-day food supply.

Jan 25, 2026

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Former Fakel President and Ex-Speaker: Vladimir Klyuchnikov of Voronezh Regional DumaVladimir Klyuchnikov has been a deputy in the Voronezh Regional Duma without interruption since 1997, making him one of its longest-serving members.

Jan 24, 2026

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Europe Clashes with Trump, Zelenskyy Plans Cancelled at Davos ForumTensions over Greenland continue to escalate

Jan 23, 2026

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