Protests within Olympic Park would be “wholly inappropriate”, says spokesman
Russia
World Leaders Condemn Ukraine Bloodshed
E.U. considering sanctions on government of President Viktor Yanukovych
Ukraine Revolution Erupts in New Wave of Violence
Nine dead and dozens injured, say Kiev police
Russia Leaps Up Sochi Medals Table to Vanquish the Ghosts of Vancouver
The party is warming up for the host team at the Winter Olympics
Russia May Build New Nuclear Reactor In Iran
Iran’s ambassador to Moscow touts deal that could threaten international nuclear talks
Sochi’s Olympic Cathedral May Be Its Holiest White Elephant
Wedged between railroad tracks and a freeway overpass, the Cathedral of the Holy Face of Christ the Savior has yet to find a congregation
Russia’s Hockey Defeat Reopens Old Wounds
Mutual respect between Russian and American spectators ruled at the Olympic stadium… until the U.S. won
Russia’s Putin Endorses al-Sisi as Egypt’s Next President
Though he has yet to publicly announce his intention to run for Egypt’s Presidency, Field Marshal al-Sisi received a strong endorsement from Russia’s leader on a visit to Moscow
Russia Expands Adoption Ban
Targets single people of any orientation in countries where gay marriage is legal
Putin Wishes Egypt Army Chief ‘Success’ in Presidential Campaign
Russian premier backs al-Sisi
Russia Cancels Homework So Kids Can Watch the Olympics
The Sochi Olympics have enlivened Russian national pride—and authorities are cutting back on homework for kids to keep the euphoria going
Russia Opposes Syria Aid Resolution
This marks the fourth time Russia has said it will veto international action on Syria
Olympic Committee Reinstates India, Flag Will Fly in Sochi
In time for country’s flag to fly at Winter Games