State Duma

BELGRADE - Russian Duma Speaker Sergey Naryshkin began his two-day visit to Serbia on Monday, which will include metings with Serbian officials and participation in scientific meetings related to the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One.

Duma speaker grateful for "position on Ukraine crisis"

BELGRADE -- Sergei Naryshkin thanked the Serbian public on its position regarding the crisis in Ukraine, which he said was identical to the Russian stance.

State Duma speaker to visit Serbia next week

BELGRADE -- Speaker of the Russian State Duma Sergei Naryshkin will arrive in Serbia for a two-day visit on Monday, May 5.

He will meet with Serbian officials and attend scientific events related to the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I.

The Crimean Peninsula could become a gambling zone, after Russian President Putin introduced Monday a bill into Parliament.

96.76 percent of Crimeans vote in favor of joining Russia

CRIMEA -- The leaders of the Crimea have said that 96.6 percent of the population of this Black Sea peninsula voted to secede from Ukraine and join Russia.