MOSCOW

One expert said the measure was in preparation for a 'big war', the Znak.com Russian news outlet reported.

Washington has said that evidence of hacking was consistent with Moscow's 'methods and motivations'.

The US accused Moscow of 'harassment and surveillance' when responding to the incident.

IBTimes UK presents some of the breathtaking images taken by photographer Tom Roe during his journey.

IBTimes UK takes you from the Russian capital through Siberia to Vladivostok, exploring history and stories along the way.

World's longest railway line was completed in 1916 and runs between Moscow and Vladivostock.

Vladimir Putin cited Washington's 'unfriendly actions' before halting the deal.

Opposition leader Nemtsov was gunned down within sight of the Kremlin in February 2015.

A witness said Yevgeny Zhilin was killed by a man in a Panama hat and a false moustache.

Turnout for the Duma elections was low in the urban centres.

Police asked to remove the robot from the crowds and tried to handcuff it.

The move means Levada will not be able to give independent information about Russia's parliamentary election.

Russian leader's remarks come ahead of his meeting with PM Theresa May in China next week.

The boys organised the visit to the Russian capital 'entirely on their own initiative'.

Karimov's daughter broke the news of her father's illness on Instagram.

A range of merchandise from the famed Russian gun manufacturer to be sold at airport.

Russia has cut off internet access in the north of the disputed peninsula which it annexed in 2014.

The woman said she had woken up to find a Pokemon lying on top of her and assaulting her.

While Moscow has more powerful weapons than Britain, they are not the only tools in Russia's arsenal.

The Spanish Civil Guard describes the senator in Vladimir Putin's United Russia party as a 'godfather' figure.

Medvedev said teachers do not become teachers to earn money.