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Two movements - one pro-Europe, the other against - are demanding new elections.

Putin wants his Ronald Reagan moment but Russia's foray into Syria has no exit strategy

Russian President mocks US strategy and says backing Assad is the only viable option to solve crisis.

Anti-war campaigner says there must be a 'political solution' to the war in Syria.

While US says Ukraine will top agenda, Russia insists talks will focus on Syria.

As Russia increases military support for Assad regime, should West join Putin's 'anti-terror coalition'?

Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.

Cybersecurity researchers uncover state-sponsored Russian hacking group named 'The Dukes'.

Russian president's talks with Chinese leaders to focus on economic issues.

New photos show the Russian president working out and grilling meat alongside his prime minister.

Iranian officials finalise deal for updated surface-to-air missiles.

Ban issued after French actor made comments supporting Russian annexation of Crimea.

Letter protests plans to create TV and radio network to promote 'ideologically correct' pop stars.

Murder suspect may have offered to testify to find out more about the case.

"My future? Becoming minister for my friend Putin," former Italian prime minister allegedly said at party.

Putin spoke about digital currencies like bitcoin at an educational event in Moscow.

Claims come after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to build 40 more nuclear missiles.

Kremlin leader's legendary lateness strikes again on Italian trip.

Kremlin strongman is to make an official trip to Italy days after G7 leaders meet without him.

Killings come as Russia appears to be taking a softer line on Ukraine

Russia annexed Crimea and backed pro-Kremlin separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Russian president will tour universal exhibition site in Milan on 10 June.

Doctors say Open Russia Foundation activist could have been poisoned.

Russian president signs law banning organisations deemed a threat 'Russia's constitutional order, defensive capacity and security'.

Russian embassy expresses 'extreme indignation and disgust' to effigy outside former KGB headquarters in Riga.

DJ running for election in Veneto region says she admires Putin's decisiveness

Russia staged its biggest military parade to mark 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in Second World War.

Lithuania is second country to deny Russian nationalist group entry on tour to Berlin.

Pictures emerge of palace on 67 hectare estate, complete with sports fields, parks and even a servants' village.

Russia widely expected to enter recession in 2015.