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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.

Russia is trying to poach Liwa al-Mu'tasim Brigade rebels, which the group is seriously considering.

Deadly disease has broken out in Russia's far-flung Yamal-Nenets autonomous district.

US Secretary of State's comments come after Russian helicopter was shot down in Aleppo.

The threat has come when Russia and the US are talking of military cooperation to combat Isis in Syria.

Internet giant accused of 'topographical cretinism' by local politicians.

The Day of the Baptism of Kievan Rus' procession marks the 1028th anniversary of the Christianisation of the country.

The US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Latest move follows reports of intensifying harassment against US diplomats in Russia.

Broadcast on Russian TV, the video follows contradicting reports of the 6 June incident.

The UN also accused pro-Russian separatist groups of torture in the conflict-ridden Donbass region.

The account @DarthPutinKGB was taken offline sparking fears Twitter was responding to Russian government pressure.

Savchenko was imprisoned in Russia for nearly two years before Vladimir Putin granted her release.

General Sir Richard Shirreff called on the West to act to 'avert a potential catastrophe'.

Police said up to 200 people were involved and two victims were hit by a car.

Parade marking 75th anniversary of Allied world war victory saw military show off new weapons and equipment.

Minister Tobias Ellwood said Vladimir Putin told him Peake would not be left on the ISS.

Security service claims terrorists were found in possession of weapons and explosives.

About 20 protesters of the People's Liberation Front nationalist movement had gathered outside the event venue.

Kremlin-backed media have pounced on reports claiming conspiracy behind airline tragedy.

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