Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo released by The State Duma, Russian lawmakers listen the national anthem prior to a session at the State Duma, the ...

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's parliament on Tuesday voted to expand the country's definition of high treason in a move that critics said meant any Russian citizen who had contacts with a foreigner could ...

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers have approved a bill broadening the definition of high treason, which can bring a sentence of life in prison. It’s part of authorities’ efforts to tighten control as ...

MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that broadened the definition of high treason, part of authorities' efforts to tighten control as the fighting in Ukraine is nearing the ...