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Russian plane crash: Isis-linked Turkish group Grey Wolves 'may have downed' Airbus A321
Russian media report Turkish link to tragic air crash in October 2015 that killed 224 people.
Litvinenko inquiry: Suspected assassin Andrei Lugovoi dismisses 'nonsense' report with 'no proof'
Lugovoi said there was no chance of him coming to the UK to face criminal charges.
Syria: Bashar al-Assad regime is 'in a better place now' due to Russian air strikes
Russian air strikes in Syria have killed 1,000 civilians compared to 893 Isis members.
Russia: Inquiry into Alexander Litvinenko murder 'will point to Kremlin involvement'
The long-awaited report into the death of the former spy is due out.
Ukraine-Russia: President Petro Poroshenko vows to get back occupied east and Crimea for Kiev
In a press conference, he said he needed EU and US help to ensure terms on Minsk accord are met.
Russia: Vladimir Putin says there is 'no trust' between the West and Moscow
The Russian leader's interview with German newspaper Bild comes amid tough news for the Russian economy.
Russia: Communications minister Nikolai Nikiforov's account hacked by Turkish activists
Minister's Instagram account posted with Turkish flags and a warplane.
Ivan the Terrible's 'hand-picked thousand' arsenal discovered, with spiked helmets and military swords
Weaponry from one of Ivan the Terrible's elite officers has been found in a basement in an ancient village.
Russia sees threats from Nato and colour revolutions
Security document issued by President Vladimir Putin also lists threat from bio weapons.
Russia: Two women jailed for funding Isis
Official records show nearly 2,900 Russians are fighting or have fought for the terror group in Iraq and Syria.
Afghan Taliban snubs Russia and denies coordination against Isis
Taliban rejects Moscow's claims that two parties are sharing information regarding Daesh.
Russia vows to hit back at US over expanded list of sanctions
US expands existing list of economic sanctions against Russia by adding 34 individuals and entities.
Black box from SU-24 Russian bomber downed by Turkey 'unreadable', Moscow claims
Internal damage to black box means more time needed before it can be deciphered.
Ukraine refuses to repay $3bn debt owed to Russia as tensions continue to grow
Ukraine's £2bn debt payment was due this weekend.
Putin gives domestic court power to overturn international human rights rulings
Constitutional Court can nullify ECHR rulings if they are deemed in violation of the constitution.
Russia: At least 23 dead as fire breaks out at psychiatric hospital
Faulty wiring or short circuit blamed for fire in Voronezh region.
Mikhail Khodorkovsky: Ex-oligarch and Vladimir Putin for wanted in Russia over murder
Khodorkovsky says Russian authorities have summoned him for questioning.
Russia: Who is Sergei Pugachev, the man once known as 'Putin's banker'?
Sergei Pugachev was once influential in the Kremlin but how did he fall out of favour with Vladimir Putin?
Vladimir Putin warns Turkey that Russia will not forget its downed fighter jet
During his state of the nation address, Putin said Russia will not forget Ankara's downing of its fighter jet.
Russian state media outlets follow Kremlin newsman in describing terrorists as Daesh not Isis
A Russian TV host has said the term Daesh not Isis should be used in what appears to be a Kremlin order.
Russia bans all Egypt Air flights from landing in Moscow after Sinai plane crash
Order comes after President Putin suspended all flights to Egypt.
Polar bear greets migrants as they try and sneak into his truck
Migrants entered Nissan the polar bear's lorry in the French port of Calais.
Russian security services: 'Terror attack foiled' in Moscow
Ten suspects under investigation after explosives found in central Moscow flat.
Microsoft hackathon teases Google Cardboard competitor to enter VR arms race
Microsoft may be gearing up to release a Google Cardboard competitor.
Syria: Russian soldiers fighting alongside pro-Assad troops
Russian troops are believed to be fighting against Syrian rebels.
Russia: Married couple picking mushrooms gunned down by drug lord after stumbling on marijuana patch
A man and his two sons have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Putin to veto 'inexpedient' UN tribunal into downing of plane
Russian president tells Dutch leader he hasn't had enough access to the investigation.
Russia: Novaya Gazeta newspaper critical of Putin faces closure after warning about foul language
A Russian newspaper that has long challenged Vladimir Putin gets warning after partially printing swearword.
Russia unveils 'straight flag' to counteract LGBT's rainbow symbol
The ruling United Russia party unveiled a 'straight flag to counteract the LGBT rainbow flag.
Russia: Former PM Yevgeny Primakov dies
Russian statesman served as prime minister under Boris Yeltsin and worked closely with Vladimir Putin.