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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.

Two F-18s dispatched to Brisbane Island but unidentified vessel was declared safe.

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

World leaders convene in Australia to discuss topics including Ebola outbreak, Ukraine crisis, global economy and climate change.

White House says US and Russian leaders spoke for total of 20 minutes on world issues.

Comments follow ex-Soviet Union declaring the world is on the 'brink' of another Cold War

Head of commission on Women's Affairs, Children and Family wants to mail Putin's DNA across Russia.

Russian leader says there's 'nothing bad' about Soviet Union not wanting to fight Adolf Hitler by signing Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Russian leader wins for second year in a row to knock Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping into 2nd and 3rd place.

Meanwhile, Russia's Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation.

Mo, 12, Evie, 10, and Otis, 8, were among 298 people who were killed after a missile shot the Malaysia Airlines down on 17 July.

Ukraine set to defy military chaos with parliamentary elections.

The world is as dangerous as it's ever been, and Britain needs to act accordingly.

Our people have been planning alternative fuel strategies for months in preparation for winter from hell.

Markit says output growth in eurozone slumps to nine month low and may slow even more.

Both sides agree to withdraw 'foreign mercenaries' and heavy weapons immediately.

Men knock BBC cameraman to ground and beat him before grabbing and smashing camera.

Moscow says US military action should be approved by UN and Bashar al-Assad.

Nobel peace prize winner says Russian leader is self-centred autocrat and Russia is unwilling to play its part in global politics

Russia seems scandalised by Ukrainian defence chief's warning of biggest conflict Europe has seen since WWII.

85 more troops wounded after attack by Russian artillery near Illoviask.

Russian president changes earlier stand for federalisation, saying Moscow cannot remain idle while people 'are being shot'.

David Cameron to announce proposal for Britain-led force at upcoming Nato summit.

UK prime minister David Cameron to press EU leaders on blocking Russia's access to Swift.

While strong US data suggest rise in oil demand, Ukraine conflict may hit supply.

Separatist chief says thousands of Russian citizens fighting in Ukraine's restive eastern regions.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirms military alliance to deploy forces at new bases in post-Soviet states.

Russian ground and air forces assemble near the border with Ukraine.

Government adviser Konstantin Batozsky tells us why fighting has been so focused on Ukraine's industrial heartland.