US Trump Protests

#644147518.01.2021

US Trump Protests

Armed members of The Original Black Panther Party of Virginia attend a rally in support of 2nd Amendment rights on Lobby Day, during which citizens petition legislators on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, in the days before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration at the Virginia state Capitol in Richmond, the United States.

Russia Navalny Return

#644039217.01.2021

Russia Navalny Return

In this handout video grab, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is detained by law enforcement officers at the passport control point of Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, Russia. Navalny has arrived from Berlin to Sheremetyevo Airport after receiving medical treatment in Germany. He was hospitalized in Omsk and then transported to Germany after falling ill on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow in August 2020.

US Biden Inauguration Day Preparations

#643991016.01.2021

US Biden Inauguration Day Preparations

A view shows a locked fence towards the US Capitol Building ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, the United States. Democrat Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20.

France Protest

#643973416.01.2021

France Protest

Men wearing protective face masks perform during a rally against the so-called Global Security Bill, in Paris, France.

Azerbaijan Aliyev

#643897315.01.2021

Azerbaijan Aliyev

In this handout photo released by Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visits the city of Shusha, Azerbaijan. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Kazakhstan Parliament

#643818414.01.2021

Kazakhstan Parliament

Certificates are pictured at the ceremony of presenting certificates to representatives of three political parties who entered the Mazhilis, Lower Chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, at a special meeting of the Central Election Commission in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Parliamentary elections were held in Kazakhstan on January 10.

US Trump Impeachment

#643766613.01.2021

US Trump Impeachment

Servicemen are seen at The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, the United States. The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed a resolution urging US Vice President Mike Pence to invoke section four of the 25th amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office for his role in the Capitol Hill riots.

Russia Mishustin Media Award

#643724813.01.2021

Russia Mishustin Media Award

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, in center, presents a government award and flowers to MEL Editor-in-chief Nadezhda Sedova, left, and MEL senior editor Elena Akimova during an awarding ceremony for contribution to the media industry in 2020, in Moscow, Russia.

Russia Residential Building Fire

#643683212.01.2021

Russia Residential Building Fire

A view shows an apartment inside a nine-story residential building hit by a fire that has left eight people dead, in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Russia Armenia Azerbaijan Meeting

#643630511.01.2021

Russia Armenia Azerbaijan Meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a trilateral meeting between leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on Nagorno-Karabakh, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.

Russia Armenia Azerbaijan Meeting

#643621911.01.2021

Russia Armenia Azerbaijan Meeting

In this handout photo released by Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev steps off a plane as he arrives for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Kyrgyzstan Presidential Elections

#643618510.01.2021

Kyrgyzstan Presidential Elections

Presidential candidate of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov talks to the media at a news conference on the results of the early presidential elections, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sadyr Zhaparov, who was appointed Prime Minister of the republic in October 2020, won the early presidential elections of Kyrgyzstan with almost 80 percent of votes on January 10, 2021.

Russia Wildfire

#643385906.01.2021

Russia Wildfire

The view shows a wildfire in the Lazarevsky district near the village of Baranovka on the territory of the Sochi National Park, in Krasnodar region, Russia.

Britain Assange Extradition

#643314804.01.2021

Britain Assange Extradition

Supporters of Julian Assange hold placards during a rally against the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange outside the Central Criminal Court in London, Great Britain. UK court ruled on Monday against the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States, where he could face up to 175 years in jail.

Russia Medvedev New Year Address

#643214331.12.2020

Russia Medvedev New Year Address

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Russian citizens on the upcoming New Year at the Gorki state residence, outside Moscow, Russia.

Russia Libya

#643112330.12.2020

Russia Libya

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the foreign minister of Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) Mohamed Siala attend a news conference following their meeting in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Turkey

#643084729.12.2020

Russia Turkey

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu leave after a news conference following their meeting, in Sochi, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

US Volcano Eruption

#642882625.12.2020

US Volcano Eruption

A picture shows the Kilauea volcano erupting for the first time in two years, Hawaii, United States. Lava gushes from two vents in its summit crater, but the molten rock posed no threat to people.

Moldova Sandu Inauguration

#642668524.12.2020

Moldova Sandu Inauguration

Moldovan President-Elect Maia Sandu attends the swearing-in ceremony at a joint session of Moldova's Parliament and Constitutional Court at the Palace of the Republic, in Chisinau, Moldova. In November, Sandu won the presidential election in Moldova in the second round with 57.75 percent of the vote, ahead of incumbent head of state Igor Dodon, who secured 42.25 percent.

Russia Kalashnikov New Missile Testing

#642663024.12.2020

Russia Kalashnikov New Missile Testing

In this handout photo released by the press service of the Kalashnikov Concern, a surface-to-air missile for the Strela-10M anti-aircraft missile system is tested, at Donguz testing ground, Orenburg region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Moscow Opposition Court

#642607523.12.2020

Russia Moscow Opposition Court

In this handout photo released by Tverskoy District Court, Moscow City Duma member and opposition leader Yulia Galyamina, accused of repeated violation of the rules for holding mass events, wearing a protective face mask in colors of Russian flag attends a hearing on her case in Tverskoy District Court, in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Qatar

#642599723.12.2020

Russia Qatar

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attend a press conference following their meeting in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia France

#642515122.12.2020

Russia France

Ambassador of Ireland to Russia Brian McElduff wearing a protective face mask leaves the offices of the Russian Foreign Ministry, in Moscow, Russia. The German, French and Swedish ambassadors to Russia were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in connection with the EU's anti-Russian sanctions on December 22.

Russia France

#642504722.12.2020

Russia France

Car of the German Embassy is seen near the Russian Foreign Ministry, in Moscow, Russia. The German, French and Swedish ambassadors to Russia were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in connection with the EU's anti-Russian sanctions on December 22.

Russia Uzbekistan

#642451821.12.2020

Russia Uzbekistan

In this handout photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov wearing protective face masks shake hands during a meeting in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh Wars Commemoration

#642332719.12.2020

Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh Wars Commemoration

A woman reacts as she attends the Yerablur Military Memorial Cemetery to commemorate those who died during the recent armed conflict over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Yerevan, Armenia. On December 19, a three-day nationwide mourning period starts in Armenia.

Russia Ice Hockey Junior Worlds Preparation

#642244518.12.2020

Russia Ice Hockey Junior Worlds Preparation

From left, Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Andrei Travnikov, Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin, Russia's Ice Hockey Federation President and former Olympic Champion Vladislav Tretyak, Russia's Ice Hockey Federation vice-president Roman Rotenbergб Governor of the Omsk Region Alexander Burkov and Russian Olympic Committee Honorary President Alexander Zhukov pose for a photo during a presentation of the logo for the 2023 Ice Hockey Junior World Championship in Moscow, Russia. The championship will be held in Russia's cities of Novosibirsk and Omsk from December 26, 2022 to January 5, 2023.

Russia South Korea

#642137717.12.2020

Russia South Korea

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, South Korean presidential special envoy Woo Yoon-Keun attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Reception House in Spiridonovka Street, in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Moldova Protest

#642019416.12.2020

Moldova Protest

Carabinieri stand in line against a tractor outside the government building during a rally of farmers demanding for the resignation of the country's government since it did not support the agriculture sector after it suffered from crop loss caused by drought, in Chisinau, Moldova.

Kazakhstan Independence Day Protest

#642030916.12.2020

Kazakhstan Independence Day Protest

Participants take part in the rally on the Independence Day of Kazakhstan on Republic Square, in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan. Members of various political movements came to the square to honor the memory of the victims of the Jeltoqsan and Zhanaozen massacre.

Armenia Protests

#642028216.12.2020

Armenia Protests

People gather outside the Armenian Defence Ministry during a rally demanding the release of Armenian servicemen captured by Azerbaijani forces, in Yerevan, Armenia.

Croatia Russia

#642059616.12.2020

Croatia Russia

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Сroatian President Zoran Milanovic and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shake hands during a meeting in Zagreb, Croatia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Baring Vostok Court

#642049016.12.2020

Russia Baring Vostok Court

Michael Calvey, the founder of the Baring Vostok investment fund who is suspected of embezzling money from a bank, is seen outside the Meshchansky district court in Moscow. The court postponed the case against Calvey, who was accused with his colleagues of stealing 2.5 billion rubles (37.5 million dollars) from Vostochny Bank, to December 28.

Serbia Russia

#641986815.12.2020

Serbia Russia

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during their meeting, in Belgrade, Serbia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Bosnia Herzegovina Russia

#641901814.12.2020

Bosnia Herzegovina Russia

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik attend a joint news conference following their meeting in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Space

#641785514.12.2020

Russia Space

This handout video grab released by Russian Defence Ministry shows the test-launch of the Angara-A5 heavy-class carrier rocket with a Breeze-M upper stage and a dummy satellite from the Plesetsk spaceport, in Arkhangelsk region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

US Trump Supporters Rally

#641726212.12.2020

US Trump Supporters Rally

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump attend a "Stop the Steal" pro-Trump rally, in Washington DC, United States. The protesters demand a recount of votes and a review of election results in a number of States. Among the participants of the action are far-right members of the "Proud guys" group, they do not have weapons with them, since it is forbidden to openly carry them in Washington.

Ukraine Protests

#641683912.12.2020

Ukraine Protests

Participants take part in the protest action "Funeral of Justice. No to Political Repression" at the presidential Administration building, in Kiev, Ukraine. Protesters claim that political repressions in Ukraine happen on the direct instructions of the Office of the President.

US Presidential Elections Protest

#641690512.12.2020

US Presidential Elections Protest

Supporters of President Donald Trump wave flags during a rally, in Washington D.C., the United States. The MAGA-march, the second one after the election, brought to the nations capital thousands of Americans who side with the Republican incumbents bid to overturn his defeat to the Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Georgia Parliament Opposition Boycott

#641567611.12.2020

Georgia Parliament Opposition Boycott

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili speaks during the first session of the newly elected Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia. Opposition parties boycotted the parliament session, so their seats are seen empty in protest of the last elections results. Parliamentary elections in Georgia were held on 31 October.

Armenia Protests

#641406410.12.2020

Armenia Protests

Law enforcement officers detain a protester during a rally held outside the House of the Government to demand the resignation of Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in Yerevan, Armenia. Protests have been going on across the country since the November 9 agreement on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan came into effect.

Russia Mishustin International Export Forum

#641252409.12.2020

Russia Mishustin International Export Forum

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin speaks during a session of the International Export Forum "Made in Russia" in Moscow, Russia.

Armenia Protests

#641159808.12.2020

Armenia Protests

Police officers detain a man during a rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in Yerevan, Armenia.

Russia Armenia

#641078707.12.2020

Russia Armenia

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Armenian counterpart Ara Aivazian enter a hall during their meeting in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Venezuela Parliamentary Elections

#641057306.12.2020

Venezuela Parliamentary Elections

President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro wearing a protective face mask casts his ballot at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela. The elections to select the 277 deputies who will enter the Venezuelan National Assembly for the period of 2021 to 2026 began on December 6.

France Protests

#640864305.12.2020

France Protests

People attend a demonstration against the "Global Security Bill'', that right groups say would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer's face and would infringe journalists' freedom in the country, in Paris, France.

Russia Antonova Death

#640609203.12.2020

Russia Antonova Death

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Honorary President of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Irina Antonova out of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts during the farewell ceremony, in Moscow, Russia. Antonova, who passed away on December 1 at the age of 98, served as the director of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts from 1961-2013.

Moldova Sandu Supporters Rally

#640571803.12.2020

Moldova Sandu Supporters Rally

Supporters of Moldovan President-Elect Maia Sandu attend a rally next to the Parliament building, in Chisinau, Moldova.

Russia Uruguay

#640368301.12.2020

Russia Uruguay

In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov greets his Uruguayan counterpart Francisco Bustillo during their meeting in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Belarus Presidential Election Protest

#640255630.11.2020

Belarus Presidential Election Protest

People wear face masks as they march during the pensioners' protest rally called "March of wisdom" against the Belarus presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus.

France Protests

#640074328.11.2020

France Protests

People with banners and posters attend a demonstration against the "Global Security Bill' that rights groups say would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer's face and would infringe journalists' freedom, at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France.

Great Britain Coronavirus Protest

#640063328.11.2020

Great Britain Coronavirus Protest

Police officers detain a protester during a rally against the government's lockdown measures, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease, in London, Great Britain.

Belarus Russia

#639763726.11.2020

Belarus Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their meeting at the Independence Palace in Minsk, Russia. Lavrov arrived in the Belarusian capital on November 25 evening for talks which will include discussions on the situation in Belarus and key bilateral and international issues.

Germany Chancellery Car Crash

#639714525.11.2020

Germany Chancellery Car Crash

A car with the inscription "You damned children and old people murderers" is seen after it crashed into the gate of the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Berlin, Germany. "Stop globalisation politics" was written on the other side. Police said they have taken the driver into custody and are investigating if the gate was struck intentionally.

Russia Iraq

#639709225.11.2020

Russia Iraq

In this handout photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov greets his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein wearing a face mask during a meeting, in Moscow, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Russia Putin Diplomacy

#639580724.11.2020

Russia Putin Diplomacy

Foreign ambassadors are pictured during a ceremony to present credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Moscow Kremlin's Alexander Hall, in Moscow, Russia.

Azerbaijan Armenia Russia Ceasefire

#639381122.11.2020

Azerbaijan Armenia Russia Ceasefire

A Russian peacekeeper stands guard at a checkpoint at the Lachin Corridor, the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. On November 9, the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan adopted a joint statement on the cessation of hostilities in unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh. The agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh resulted in the loss of some territories controlled by the Armenian-majority self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh and the deployment of Russian peacekeepers to the region.

Ukraine Local Elections

#639377622.11.2020

Ukraine Local Elections

A woman wearing a face mask casts her ballot at a polling station during the second round of the local elections, in Lviv, Ukraine.

Armenia Russia

#639284621.11.2020

Armenia Russia

In this handout photo released by the press service of the President of Armenia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, left, meets with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, in Yerevan, Armenia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Azerbaijan Russia

#639285721.11.2020

Azerbaijan Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, right, holds hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Georgia Parliamentary Elections

#639255621.11.2020

Georgia Parliamentary Elections

President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili wears a protective face mask at a polling station during the parliamentary elections, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgia is holding the second round of parliamentary elections in 17 single-member districts on Saturday. The first round of parliamentary elections was held on October 31.

Azerbaijan Armenia Ceasefire

#639209320.11.2020

Azerbaijan Armenia Ceasefire

Participants of the rally in cars decorated with Azerbaijani, Russian and Turkish flags pass through the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan. The rally is dedicated to the liberation of Agdam region.

Russia Snow Cyclone Aftermath

#639155720.11.2020

Russia Snow Cyclone Aftermath

The view shows the aftermath of a snow cyclone in Vladivostok, Primorsky krai region, Russia. The authorities of Primorye have introduced a state of emergency in the region due to a snow cyclone. For two days, precipitation in the form of rain and snow did not stop. Meteorologists recorded an extremely high thickness of icing of wires and trees-up to 12 millimeters. Over the past 30 years, this has not been observed in the region.

Azerbaijan Armenia Russia Ceasefire

#639034119.11.2020

Azerbaijan Armenia Russia Ceasefire

Russian peacekeepers accompany an Azerbaijani military convoy from Shusha towards the village of Krasny Bazar, the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Georgia US Pompeo

#638925418.11.2020

Georgia US Pompeo

In this handout photo released by the press service of the Government of Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

Azerbaijan Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Aliyev

#638832516.11.2020

Azerbaijan Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Aliyev

In this handout photo released by the Azerbaijan's Presidential Press Office, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev rises an Azerbaijani national flag while visiting the Fuzuli and Jabrayil districts in territories in unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh, which came under the control of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. On November 10, the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia signed a joint statement on complete cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to the statement, Armenia and Azerbaijan stop at their occupied positions, a number of districts come under Baku's control, the sides exchange prisoners, and Russian peacekeepers are deployed along the contact line and the Lachin corridor connecting Karabakh with Armenia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin takes part in XII BRICS Summit

#638845317.11.2020

President of Russia Vladimir Putin takes part in XII BRICS Summit

17 November 2020. President of Russia Vladimir Putin takes part in the XII BRICS Summit via videoconference

Moldova Presidential Elections

#638746916.11.2020

Moldova Presidential Elections

Former Moldovan Prime Minister and leader of the Action and Solidarity Party Maia Sandu, who won the second round of the Moldovan presidential election, speaks to the media during a news conference in Chisinau, Moldavia. On November 15, the second round of the presidential elections took place in Moldova. According to the Moldovan Central Election Commission the leader of the Action and Solidarity party Maia Sandu won 57.75% of the vote.

Georgia Protests

#638605714.11.2020

Georgia Protests

Protesters hold flags during a rally against the outcome of parliamentary vote, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgia held a general election on October 31, which resulted in the ruling Georgian Dream party emerging as the winner. The opposition did not recognize the results of the vote and has been calling for a new election.

Russia Putin EAS

#638572614.11.2020

Russia Putin EAS

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) via teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, Russia.

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