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OCSE-led peace talks in Belarusian capital fail to secure ceasefire agreement dashing hopes.

Yuri Pivovarov, the institute's director, which branded the fire a 'disaster' said the extent of the damage remained unclear

Security forces in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine remain on high alert over raging fighting.

Pro-Russian separatist leader determined to take on Ukrainian forces amid simmering conflict in the eastern region.

Kiev says Russia deploying military personnel and weapons in eastern Ukraine amid raging Donbass conflict.

Putin's call comes as Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko vows to recapture all territories in eastern region from pro-Russian separatists.

Punk singer one of 100 people detained following pro-Navalny demonstration near Red Square.

Data collected by Jawbone fitness trackers reveal Brits are likely to be asleep by 2am this New Year's Eve.

Moscow lists Nato alliance as top security threat in revised military doctrine.

Hundreds of prisoners freed in rebel stronghold Donetsk after deal facilitated by OCSE.

Putin's speech has done little to allay fears about the economy's impending collapse.

As fares for flights between UK and Russia plummet to an all-time low, Brits cash in on great travel deals.

Russia invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the 70th anniversary of World War II.

Moscow admits the military jet was in the area at the time.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India for two-day bilateral summit to widen ties.

The 62-year-old actor defeated Elliot Seymour, 29, in his first fight in two decades.

Moscow reportedly moves tanks, radar systems and fighter jets along Ukraine border.

New station to be positioned at better angle to provide extended view of Russia and Arctic offshore.

While Putin's early departure is seen as his response to Western pressure over Ukraine, Russia says it was as scheduled.

International nuclear watchdog IAEA refuses to comment on Iran-Russia deal, which comes ahead of nuclear talks.

Media reports say the gas is hydrogen sulphide that can be highly toxic and smells like rotten eggs.

Incredible reports of mistaken identity in spate of killings near Russian capital.

Actor who criticised Kremlin found dead in suspicious circumstances.

Rebel leader Igor Plotnisky expected to win vote in restive region of Luhansk

Russia hopes to receive first of two helicopter carriers as scheduled in November, but France uncertain.

Four groups of Russian warplanes sighted 'conducting significant military manoeuvres' over European airspace.

Georgiy Feodorov says that Halloween is culturally alien to Russia's way of life.

Initial probe finds driver of snow plough at Moscow's Vnukovo 3 Airport was under influence of alcohol.

Three crew members also killed as de Margerie's private jet crashes at Vnukovo Airport.

Even the shampoo and soap in the rooms are certified as halal and do not contain any animal fats or alcohol.