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Russian jet crash puts Sharm resort staff on 'unpaid leave'
After the crash and travel restrictions the resort operators in Sharm el-Sheikh are cutting staff to reduce costs
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Pakistan to install Russian engines in JF-17 fighter jet
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex official says Pakistan looks forward to cooperation with Russian engine manufacturer
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Russia will not be drawn into new arms race, says Putin
The European nation was working on developing a missile system able to penetrate the US missile shield
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Iran to receive Russian missiles by end of 2015: minister
Iranian troops are being trained in Russia to operate the surface-to-air missile systems
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US-Russia military communication improves in Syria: general
Pentagon and Moscow officials drew up a memorandum of understanding on flight safety guidelines
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Russia working to pierce 'any missile shield': Putin
The president accused the United States and its allies of looking to shackle Moscow's nuclear capabilities
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Under pressure: Russia faces possible ban from athletics
WADA commission report makes claims of widespread doping
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Australia backs call to ban Russia from Rio Olympics
Only the IAAF has the power to ban Russia from international competition
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Russia sees possible 'terror' link in Egypt jet crash
Britain and the US, as well as international investigators, suspect a bomb exploded on board the Metrojet A-321 plane
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Russia, Iran have signed contract for missile system delivery
Under the agreement, Moscow will supply Tehran with S-300 surface-to-air missile systems
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Egypt crash to spur demand for strict aviation security: Emirates
Emirates Airlines president says he has ordered a security review but was not suspending any flights
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Controversial Russian media mogul found dead in Washington
Russia Today says Mikhail Lesin has died of a heart attack
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Russian plane black boxes point to 'attack'
Mounting evidence that the Airbus A321 was attacked has prompted a growing list of governments to warn against travel
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Putin associate found dead in Washington hotel: report
Lesin is credited with creating Russia Today, an English-language news network backed by the Russian government
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Russia's airline regulator suspends Boeing 737 flying certificates
The announcement came after Russian Airbus A321 airliner crashed in Egypt and killed 224 people
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"More likely than not" a bomb downed Russian jet: Cameron
A Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers crashed into a mountainous area of Egypt’s Sinai on Nov 1
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Russia to bury first Egypt plane crash victims
Both Britain and the United States said the crash might have been caused by a bomb
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US, UK say bomb may have downed Russian jet
Islamic State insists it brought down the plane and challenges sceptics to prove otherwise
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Islamic State affiliate in Egypt insists it brought down Russian plane
Security experts and investigators have said the plane is unlikely to have been struck from the outside
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No proof that plane broke up in mid-air - Egyptian authorities
The fact that no distress call was received, and the wreckage was scattered widely, has suggests a sudden breakup
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Russian airline sees no technical fault, pilot error in Egypt crash
We rule out a technical fault and any mistake by the crew, says deputy general director of the airline
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Russian airline blames 'external' factors after IS releases 'video proof' they shot down aircraft in Egypt
IS releases footage showing an unidentified plane flying in the air before exploding and falling downwards
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Plane carrying remains of Egypt crash victims lands in St Petersburg
The remains were to be taken in a motorcade to a crematorium in Saint Petersburg for identification
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Russia grounds airline's A321 fleet after Egyptian crash: Interfax
Russian transport regulator had reportedly ordered stoppage of A321 aircraft until the causes of the crash were known
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Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane
Flags were at half mast on the parliament building, in the Kremlin
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224 dead as Russian airliner goes down in Egypt
IS-affiliated group claims responsibility; Russia says untrue
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Russian plane crash in Egypt
Earlier investigations suggested the plane crashed due to a technical fault; Russian minister denies IS claims
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Israeli military says ready to help Egypt with crashed Russian plane
Since this morning, the Israeli Defence Forces have been assisting in the efforts to locate the Russian airplane
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Russia says hit 1,623 targets in Syria in bombing campaign
Overall Russian planes made 1,391 sorties, destroying 1,623 terrorist targets
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Russian warplanes intercepted near US carrier off Korean peninsula
White House spokesperson Josh Earne said there was no evidence the Russian planes posed a direct threat
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Syria regime raids kill 8 civilians outside Damascus
Reports suggest one of the raids hit a field hospital, while a street market was also targeted
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Russia plans to send manned mission to moon in 2029
European Space Agency is joining hands with Russia in its ambitious plan to colonise the moon
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Russian female student held in Moscow jail for attempt to join Syria militants
Moscow's Lefortovo court rules that Varvara Karaulova be detained behind bars until December 23
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Russian warplanes hit record 118 Syria targets in 24 hours
Operations were conducted over the provinces of Idlib, Homs, Hama, Aleppo, Damascus and Latakia
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Russian 'spies' accused of trying to hack MH17 inquiry
The cyberattacks have been blamed on a shadowy group that has targeted the White House and NATO in the past
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Nearly 450 killed in Russian strikes on Syria: monitor
Of the total killed since then, 151 are civilians and include 38 children and 35 women
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Russia to hold key Syria talks with US, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
On September 30 Russia launched air strikes in Syria allowing Assad's battle-weary forces to go on the offensive
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Putin accuses West of playing 'double game' with Syria terrorist groups
Russian air strikes have carried out 934 operations that have destroyed 819 terrorist targets, claims Kartopolov
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French jet in 'dangerous' incident with Russian aircraft: Moscow
Russian foreign ministry summons French ambassador in Moscow to protest over incident
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Russia reportedly looking to remove itself from internet
Goal was to see if Russia’s internet could continue to function even though it was cut off from global internet
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Russia's aim in Syria is defeat of Islamic State, not prop up Assad: Russian PM
Dmitry Medvedev claims Russian force has successfully hit 456 IS targets in Syria since September 30
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Karachi to Lahore pipeline: Pakistan, Russia seal $2 billion energy deal
President Putin may visit Pakistan to perform groundbreaking of gas pipeline project
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Putin warns of spillover from Afghanistan fighting
Putin and the leaders of ex-Soviet states agreed to create a joint task force to defend the region's borders
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Pakistan, Russia sign gas pipeline agreement
The 1,100-kilometre pipeline will connect LNG terminals in Karachi with those in Lahore
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Russia eases up Syria strikes as Assad forces attack on ground
Russians allegedly reduced its air strikes as allied government forces pushed on a ground offensive against ISIL
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Zenit's incredible Hulk targets keepers and racists
29-year-old Brazilian striker has faced frequent racism that has marred the Russian game
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Russia says hit 40 IS targets in new Syria strikes
US claims the majority of Russian strikes have not hit IS but instead targeted rebel groups working against Assad
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Syria's al Nusra calls on militants in Caucasus to attack Russia
Head of al Nusra says the war in Syria will make the Russians forget the horrors that they found in Afghanistan
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Rockets hit Russian embassy compound in Damascus
Some 300 people had begun to gather for a demonstration backing Russia's recent intervention in Syria
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Ukraine bans flights by all Russian airlines from Oct 25
The air-crafts would still be permitted to cross Ukrainian airspace to other destination points