Russia is flexing its political muscle by issuing a warning to the Ukraine and Georgia about entering the NATO alliance. A Russian official says such action would not strengthen trust in Europe and would negatively affect its ties with NATO. Russia does not see the expansion of NATO as being beneficial towards the securities issues [...]

International superstar and recording artist Elton John will be appearing in St. Petersburg on Palace Square Friday as part of a European tour. The promoters for the concert are PMI who are also bring the Rolling Stones to the city later in July.

The International Olympic Committee voted to award the 2014 Winter Olympics to the Russian resort city of Sochi. The delegates in Guatemala City burst out in cheers, waving flags and celebrating while those in Sochi cried and hugged in the main square when the results were announced.

Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to promote nuclear energy by making nuclear power available to other countries while reducing their stockpiles of nuclear weapons to the lowest levels possible.

The Russian language is emerging again just as Russia itself is gaining confidence in its economy and political system. Ministers in Moscow have announced plans to develop a strong international foundation that will compare with those in Germany and France – similar to the Goethe Institute and the Alliance Francaise.