'Nations not Nato' need to resolve Ukraine conflict, says ex-alliance chief
General Sir Richard Shirreff said countries should provide bilateral support to Ukraine.
'Just look at Trident' says Moscow in response to Defence Secretary's 'ship of shame' jibe
Naval war of words sparked after Michael Fallon criticised the Russian ship that left Syria.
Soros-backed NGOs in Hungary are not a de facto opposition, says PM Viktor Orban spokesman
PM spokesman Zoltan Kovacs tells IBTimes UK that NGOs must follow the same rules as political parties.
Tolstoy descendant accused of anti-Semitism in row over historic Russian Orthodox cathedral
Pyotr Tolstoy, deputy speaker of Russia's parliament, is involved in a verbal spat over St Isaac's Cathedral.
Michelle O'Neill named Sinn Fein leader in Northern Ireland
She now has fewer than six weeks before the province go to the polls after the collapse of Stormont.
Serbia-Kosovo tensions spike over fate of detained ex-Kosovo war commander
Thousands protested in Pristina for the release of the former prime minister Ramush Haradinaj.
The meaning of perestroika, glasnost and kompromat - a definitive Russian glossary
List of Russian words in use in the West continues to grow, as our glossary illustrates.
Kiev controversy as MP Nadiya Savchenko faces accusations of treason over 'anti-Ukrainian' activities
Ex-pilot is in firing line after publishing names of prisoners – said Kiev may have to ease its claim on Crimea.
Moscow's military might: How Russia is gearing up its armed forces for the future
Russia is increasing its military spending in response to increased Nato deployments near its borders.
'Crimea was never Ukrainian' says Marine Le Pen
Front National leader has reiterated her support for Russia and ending sanctions against Moscow.
Paris climate deal a 'dead letter' for incoming administration says ex-head of Trump transition team
Ex-Trump adviser Mike McKenna said Arctic drilling was also on the cards.
Northern Ireland faces fresh election after collapse of power-sharing Stormont Assembly
Voters in the British province will go to the polls on 2 March.
'Stand up to Russia': Joe Biden tells Ukraine in last international visit
The US vice-president was on his sixth visit to Ukraine since the Euromaidan protests.
'There is reason to hope' says Sri Lanka's foreign minister on reconciliation hopes after civil war
Mangala Samaraweera says there is a 'window of opportunity' to build on peace.
Russian man faces court over yoga teachings under controversial new anti-terrorism laws
Dmitry Ugai is charged in St Petersburg with illegal missionary activity.
Russia tried to sway Swedish ties with Nato in disinformation campaign claims study
The Swedish Institute of International Affairs analysis said Kremlin-funded media outlets was behind fake news stories.
Hungarian government vows to 'sweep away' NGOs funded by George Soros
Prime minister Viktor Orban has said he wants to target the billionaire financier.
NI secretary calls for probe into heating scheme that's 'highly likely' to topple Stormont
A new election in Northern Ireland has sparked fears of a delay in Brexit negotiations.
Russian political activist sent to Siberian penal colony after month adrift in prison system
There had been fears over the fate of anti-government protester Ildar Dadin.
Putin's Russia strengthens air power in bold foreign policy maneuvering
Moscow's influence in the Middle East is assured, but what about China, Ukraine and the Baltics?
Martin McGuinness quits as Northern Ireland's deputy first minister
His departure is likely to spark a snap election and the collapse of the Stormont Assembly.
'Tell us where he is!' pleads wife of jailed Russian activist Ildar Dadin
The whereabouts of Anastasia Zotova's husband have been unknown for more than a month.
Former Kosovo PM known as 'Rambo' arrested in France was on way to Trump inauguration
Ramush Haradinaj was said to be on his way to the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Moscow and Nato 'must restore normal relations' says top Russian minister
Andrei Kelin from Russia's foreign ministry says 'we need to renew what we had before'
Election wipeout predicted for Labour as analysis shows it 'may only get 150 seats' in 2020
The Fabian Society says Labour will get its lowest number of seats since 1935.
Algerian terror suspect wins 21-year legal battle to stay in the UK
Home Office is 'considering its options' after losing a further deportation bid.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'quizzed by police under caution' over corruption claims
Netanyahu denies accepting 'favours' from businessmen at home and abroad.
Istanbul nightclub victim had 'survived previous terror attack' as police hunt for killer
Security guard Fatih Çakmak was among the 39 dead and he survived the twin bombings in December.
Not one member of the UK Armed Forces was killed in operations in 2016
It was the first time since 1968 no one had died although there were deaths on exercises.
Syria truce: Russia-Turkey brokered ceasefire comes into effect
Previous ceasefires have been broken but there is optimism this one can hold.