Russia

Sunday also marks exactly four years since Putin signed a treaty declaring Crimea part of Russia

President Putin’s grip today on Russia is stronger than ever

Says Russia committed to ensuring peaceful and secure hosting of mega event

Putin sought to use election run-up to emphasise Russia's role as a major world power

War of words between Moscow and London over poisoning of a former Russian spy escalates

For the first time Washington named the Russian government as behind the attacks

May has blamed Moscow for the attack

Mnuchin said additional sanctions were planned against Russian government officials and oligarchs

Matvienko labelled British actions towards Russia a provocation

Move is hostile and unjustified action, Russia’s embassy in London retorts

Tillerson urges Trump to listen to his European allies and to preserve Iran deal intact

Senior White House official says, Trump wanted to reshuffle his team with a view to launching talks with North Korea

British Prime Minister Theresa May says Russia is highly likely to be behind the attack

Kremlin rejects any involvement in the death, despite a British judge concluding Putin likely approved killing

His primary political opponent will not be on the ballot

World leaders who have held power the longest -- excluding monarchs enthroned for life

Extending Mr Xi’s tenure will ensure some measure of predictability in one way at least

Mattis said he did not currently have clear evidence of any recent chlorine gas attacks

Putin said the missile flies at 10 times the speed of the sound and can overcome air-defence systems

Shelling and air strikes slams Douma trapping residents inside their basements for hours

Racism and violence are being monitored closely by organisers and the global football governing body FIFA

Says the Russian interference did not affect the result of the 2016 race

Russian military officer says 'Members of illegal armed groups are allowed to carry personal weapons'

Russian defence ministry allows rebels to leave with
their families and personal weapons

Detente being watched with suspicion by Washington and New Delhi, as cold war foes negotiate deals worth $10b

Netanyahu awaits a decision by Israel’s attorney general on whether to indict him

Washington accuses Moscow of ignoring UN Security Council resolution calling for a 30-day cessation of hostilities

At least $1bn per year believed to be pouring into offshore accounts of Russian shell companies for online gambling

Imams accuse politicians of corruption

America cannot allow nonproliferation efforts to fall, given tensions over nuclear programs in other countries

Putin unveiled the new Russian nuclear arsenal earlier in a state of the nation address

US Missile Defense Agency says hypersonic weapons create a 'significant' gap in US missile interceptor capabilities

Observers question how much of a withdrawal has actually taken place

According to preliminary information, no visible signs of violence were found

More than 550 civilians almost a quarter of them children have been killed

US Ambassador Nikki Haley releases statement accusing Russia of shielding Iran

"It is crucial that the UN resolution be implemented soon"

UN chief describes Eastern Ghouta bombardment as hell on Earth

Human Rights says 14 civilians suffered breathing difficulties after airstrikes

Justice was served as the child was legally reunited with her parents during late 2017

460 civilians including 100 children killed in week of bombardment

US Ambassador Nikki Haley expresses dismay as negotiations drag out to allow humanitarian aid

Official tells reporters that the drugs discovered in an annex of the embassy have street value of around $50 million

Calls mount for humanitarian truce in one of bloodiest episodes of Syria's seven-year conflict

"We must do everything that is within our power so that
this massacre comes to an end," Merkel added

White House is weighing additional sanctions against Russia, says senior administration

United States has been lobbying for months for Iran to be held accountable at UN

Life for 400,000 civilians of Eastern Ghouta become hell on earth, says UN Secretary-General

Pakistan, Russia discuss prevailing situation in Afghanistan, its implications for region

Political commentators believed that the cold war era rivals are now heading towards a new realignment in the region