Vladimir Putin

Aerial footage shot by a drone and posted to a social media website on Friday (January 16) shows terminal buildings and other structures at Donetsk International Airport in a state of complete destruction after months of conflict there.

Adam Justice Jan 19, 2015

Putin's call comes as Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko vows to recapture all territories in eastern region from pro-Russian separatists.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 19, 2015

New Russian regulation denying transgender people the right to drive has drawn condemnation from human rights activists and LGBT community.

Adam Justice Jan 14, 2015

Refugees from Yasinovataya beaten for carving initials of Donetsk People's Republic in ice.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Jan 06, 2015

Several buildings destroyed in attacks as conflict continues to rage in Donetsk.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Jan 05, 2015

Ukraine's far-right knuckledruggers are desperate for publicity - but the only beneficiary is Putin.

Inna Shevchenko Jan 05, 2015

Investigative journalist group says that Putin has presided over fusing of state and criminal organisations in Russia.

Tom Porter Jan 03, 2015

Punk singer one of 100 people detained following pro-Navalny demonstration near Red Square.

Gareth Platt Dec 31, 2014

Former Soviet premier credit Putin with preventing the disintegration of Russia in the years following the collapse of the USSR.

Tom Porter Dec 27, 2014

Vidsich activists rise from the dead to make protest in front of presidential offices.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Dec 22, 2014

Carlos Ghosn described the Russian currency as a 'bloodbath'.

Sean Martin Dec 19, 2014

Cracks appear in customs union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan ahead of closer integration.

Shane Croucher Dec 19, 2014

Russian people won't rise up and revolt against Putin, so we need the West to do it for us.

Inna Shevchenko Dec 19, 2014

Capital flight was a seminal and historically important part of the formation of free market Russia.

Ian Allison Dec 19, 2014

Oil price direction is anybody's guess and Russia's currency and economy lies in tatters.

Banker's Umbrella Dec 19, 2014

Russia's economy is resilient and we will survive this downturn.

Konstantin Korishchenko Dec 18, 2014

Three-month rate at which banks lend to each other hits 28.3%.

Finbarr Bermingham Dec 18, 2014

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

Jack Moore Dec 18, 2014

Ruble has failed to respond to Putin's national address.

Finbarr Bermingham Dec 18, 2014

Russian central bankers must send 'very loud, very credible signals' about stopping ruble plunge.

Shane Croucher Dec 17, 2014

Russia invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the 70th anniversary of World War II.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 17, 2014

Both countries have signed a total of 16 agreements as President Putin visits the Indian capital for a one-day summit.

Jerin Mathew Dec 11, 2014

Vladimir Putin third on list of influential people.

Dominic Gover Dec 10, 2014

Alleged killer of former KGB agent has been hired by production company Central Partnership.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 10, 2014

Move comes despite decision to float the rouble in November.

Finbarr Bermingham Dec 09, 2014

Russian actors have fanned the flames of rebellion by shooting at Ukrainian soldiers and funding separatism..

Gareth Platt Dec 04, 2014

Islamist leader Aslan Byutukayev, also known to as Emir Khamzat, said to be responsible for attack.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 04, 2014

The currency had its worst daily fall on Monday (December 1) since the rouble crisis of 17 August 1998.

Sean Martin Dec 04, 2014

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

Jack Moore Dec 04, 2014

Former Soviet President praises Vladimir Putin for Russian military modernisation.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 03, 2014