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At February peace meeting Putin reportedly said "are you out of your mind" when offer was made by Ukrainian president.

Kremlin envoys briefed by Putin tell Elbe group talks nuclear war could follow Nato attempts to win back Crimea for Ukraine.

Putin calls for end to Israel Gaza crisis through peaceful means and pledges support for independent Palestine.

Whitehall sources say Britain will increase troop numbers and military supplies to the Falkland Islands.

Ukraine already has plenty of weapons, and adding to the stockpiles could be hugely dangerous.

When Vladimir Putin went missing, former FSB director was accused of having mounted coup.

"It would be boring without rumours," Vladimir Putin quips at meeting with Kyrgyz president.

The Kremlin has tried to quash rumours that Putin is dead. Here are five reasons why not everyone believes it.

IBTimes UK looks at some of the theories behind the murder of one of Russia's most prominent opposition politicians.

Far-left groups blame Nato for Ukraine crisis, while centre-left point finger at Kremlin aggression.

Details of the two suspects, Anzor Gubashev and Zaur Dadaev, who are in custody following fatal shooting of Nemtsov.

Nemtsov's supporters claim killing was 'politically motivated' while Moscow begins investigation.

Residents of Krasnokamsk in Perm argue that renaming the town in honour of Russia's president could encourage authorities to address urgent problems.

With countries vying to tap country's oil and gas reserves, Russia declares it will use military to defend interests in region.

Yanukovych has kept quiet in his exile as war rages through eastern Ukraine.

US blames Russia for latest escalation of violence saying Moscow does not respect 'spirit' of ceasefire terms.

Nato has been criticised for a weak response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

BREAKING: Fate of the two pilots remains unknown as Moscow presses search and rescue measures to locate the tactical bomber.

Evgeny Buryakov charged with trying to collect economic intelligence and recruit sources

Security forces in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine remain on high alert over raging fighting.

Pro-Russian separatist leader determined to take on Ukrainian forces amid simmering conflict in the eastern region.

Exclusive: The Guv spoke to IBTimes UK about Fkup and the 2015 General Election.

Russian leader declines to confirm whether he will seek fourth presidential term in annual speech.

Moscow admits the military jet was in the area at the time.

A rare tiger released by Russian president Vladimir Putin into the wild was filmed eating a dog after crossing into China.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India for two-day bilateral summit to widen ties.

Analysts expect Russian inflation to quicken to new three-year high.

Russian leader says country still open to cooperation and investment from West despite sanctions.

Yatsenyuk receives backing of lawmakers to remain as Ukrainian premier.

One of the three tigers freed by Putin is the main suspect in the Chinese authorities' investigation.