WorldCup2018
Pussy Riot activist Pyotr Verzilov "in hospital"
Verzilov was one of the activists who invaded the World Cup final pitch.19:10, 13 September 2018

Ukraine takes measures expecting inflow from Russia of World Cup fans turned illegal migrants
A number of illegal migrants used the sports event to get closer to EU borders.09:40, 25 July 2018
France secure second title – FIFA
Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe help secure victory.20:55, 15 July 2018

Putin preparing for new large-scale aggression – expert
According to Arestovych, Russia is not going to escalate the situation amid the 2018 World Cup.10:37, 06 July 2018

A Siberian prisoner spoils Putin's extravaganza – NYT
Mr. Putin's regime alone is responsible for the assaults on Ukraine, for Mr. Sentsov's torture and phony trial and for whatever shadow Russia's actions cast over the soccer games.14:27, 19 June 2018

Reuters: Militias guarding World Cup have links to Kremlin's foreign wars
More than 800 members of at least six local Cossack organizations will patrol the streets, fan zones and team bases during the five-week tournament.21:55, 14 June 2018

Russia may violate doping laws at World Cup – U.S. anti-doping agency
Russia ignored four requests to inspect anti-doping lab, says WADA.11:30, 14 June 2018

European Parliament to call on diplomats to boycott World Cup in Russia – media
The European Parliament will hold a debate and vote on a resolution related to violation of human rights in Russia.13:10, 11 June 2018
Crimea is Ukraine: Ukrainian diplomats in UK demand The Times change Russia World Cup map
The Embassy called the publication "unacceptable."23:00, 09 June 2018

Expert deciphers Putin's latest threats to Ukraine
President of the Russian Federation earlier stated that any escalation in Donbas during FIFA World Cup 2018 hosted by Russia would have grave consequences for the Ukrainian statehood.10:00, 09 June 2018

FIFA excludes Russian singer who backed Ukraine rebels – media
Chicherina was scheduled to perform on June 15 at a FIFA "fan zone" in the World Cup host city of Rostov-on-Don, close to the Ukrainian border.14:20, 08 June 2018
Australian government joins U.K. in state boycott of World Cup in Russia – media
This week, Bishop confirmed to AAP there will would be no Australian representatives traveling to Russia.12:40, 08 June 2018

Bloody Russia: World Cup 2018 host in series of powerful posters
As UNIAN reported earlier, Donbas may face "various kinds of changes" once World Cup 2018 in Russia is over.11:00, 06 June 2018
Lufthansa apologizes, deletes embarrassing Russia World Cup ad shot in Kyiv (video)
The company claimed that the video was shot in Kyiv due to a complicated procedure for getting a permit to film in Russia.20:50, 04 June 2018

Donbas may face "various kinds of changes" once World Cup 2018 in Russia over – expert
The situation will be held back by Moscow until the football tournament finishes, General Romanenko believes.11:20, 30 May 2018

Visiting Russia could end up in prison sentence for journalists: Human rights watchdog
A Russian prosecutor has demanded a 14-year sentence for Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko on mystery spying charges in a "trial" heard before a closed court, the NGO recalls.10:00, 29 May 2018

RFE/RL: EU lawmakers call for World Cup boycott
A coordinated diplomatic boycott of the World Cup could be announced in the coming weeks.00:57, 18 April 2018
Some EU states may boycott World Cup 2018 in Russia – journalist
The EU member states are also in talks on rolling over economic sanctions on Russia for another 12 months.11:59, 12 April 2018
ISIS threatens to attack World Cup in Russia – media
The threat is likely to be linked to Putin's support for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in his government's fight against ISIS.09:35, 12 April 2018
Football fans should "think twice" about Russia World Cup - Trump official
Boris Johnson, the British foreign secretary, has suggested Putin will seek to exploit the showpiece in the way Adolf Hitler milked the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936.15:50, 09 April 2018