VLADIMIR PUTIN

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Vladimir Putin's increasing attempts to position himself as a vital power-broker in the Middle East continue.

13 people, including medical staff, were killed after a hospital in Idlib was hit by Russian air strikes.

Syrian president holds talks with Kremlin leader as Russian fighter jets bomb rebel groups in Syria.

Under the deal, Moscow and Washington have agreed to maintain 'safe distance' from each other's fighter jets.

Furnish's husband Elton John and Russian President discussed LBGT rights on the phone.

Washington calls Russia's aerial campaign 'reckless' and 'irresponsible'.

Riyadh and Moscow broadly agree on ongoing military campaign in Syria despite some lingering concerns.

Defence officials warn UK and Russia are 'a step closer to war'.

Russia says it is targeting Isis with cruise missiles - so how have the Islamists reached Aleppo?

Moscow intends to reach out to the Free Syrian Army to avoid escalating the conflict in war-torn Syria.

Putin's team won 15-10 against a side consisting of Russian businessmen and friends of the Russian premier.

Physicians for Human Rights claims Russian warplanes struck medical facilities in Idlib, Hama and Latakia.

Russia launched 26 cruise missiles from warships in the Caspian Sea.

According to the Russian media everyone except the US is impressed by Russia's unilateral action.

Moscow says Russian warplane entered Turkish airspace due to 'unfavourable weather conditions'.

The 72-hour ceasefire holds in east Ukraine for first time since April 2014.

State-owned Rossiya 24 shows weather forecast in Syria for Kremlin's aerial campaign.

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