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They call it 'interception' and we call it 'escort', says Russia on UK jet scrambling
Moscow defends its bombers were flying in international airspace and were following necessary regulations.
Probe launched by Russian criminal investigation agency into cause of nuclear submarine blaze
The Orel submarine which is capable of carrying nuclear-tipped cruise and anti-submarine missiles caught fire while under repair in a dry dock.
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Russia: Former deputy PM Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
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Grexit could push Athens towards Russia or China
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Ukraine Kharkiv bombers trained in Russia claims Kiev security official
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Ukraine to borrow $1bn to buy gas and fuel oil for reserves
Planned strategic reserve of natural gas and fuel oil will cover local needs in emergency situations.
Russian fighter aircraft crashes near Volgograd as Moscow suspends operation of all Su-24 models
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Russia vows 'adequate' response to Nato expansion in eastern Europe
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Minsk talks between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels collapse amid raging violence
OCSE-led peace talks in Belarusian capital fail to secure ceasefire agreement dashing hopes.
Moscow library fire caused by elecrical fault destroys 14 million works of literature
Yuri Pivovarov, the institute's director, which branded the fire a 'disaster' said the extent of the damage remained unclear
Ukraine crisis: Shelling by pro-Russian rebels kills at least 10
Security forces in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine remain on high alert over raging fighting.
Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian rebels vow to press on with military offensive against Kiev
Pro-Russian separatist leader determined to take on Ukrainian forces amid simmering conflict in the eastern region.
Russia bolstering military presence in eastern Ukraine as Kiev fears fresh incursions
Kiev says Russia deploying military personnel and weapons in eastern Ukraine amid raging Donbass conflict.
Vladimir Putin calls for calm in east Ukraine amid heavy shelling
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Pussy Riot singer Maria Alyokhina arrested during Alexei Navalny protests
Punk singer one of 100 people detained following pro-Navalny demonstration near Red Square.
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Data collected by Jawbone fitness trackers reveal Brits are likely to be asleep by 2am this New Year's Eve.
Nato hits back at Russia for listing alliance as top security threat
Moscow lists Nato alliance as top security threat in revised military doctrine.
Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels exchange prisoners
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