Vladimir Putin

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

Economy likely to shrink by 0.8% next year amid falling oil prices, sanctions and capital flight.

Finbarr Bermingham Dec 02, 2014

Russia would now make a gas hub on the Turkish-Greek border.

Boby Michael Dec 02, 2014

Russian warships also entered the English channel over the last week for "military exercises"

Lianna Brinded Dec 02, 2014

Twitter account apparently run by Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev broke story.

Lianna Brinded Dec 01, 2014

Sergei Pugachev claims Russian premier abused Interpol system after it named him on most wanted list.

Lewis Dean Dec 01, 2014

Sergei Pugachev is wanted by Russian authorities after he had assets worth up to £1.3bn frozen.

Lewis Dean Nov 28, 2014

A Russia central bank figure says that Crimeans will have to repay their debts to Ukraine.

Sean Martin Nov 25, 2014

An estimated $200bn will leave Russia this year in capital outflows.

Finbarr Bermingham Nov 25, 2014

Iran and P5+1 group in 'final push' to secure deal in Vienna as extension of deadline likely.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 24, 2014

According to court documents, Russian criminals working with government planned to snatch Hermitage Capital boss Bill Browder.

Tom Porter Nov 23, 2014

Influential economist warns on the dangers of Ukraine crisis and sanctions.

Finbarr Bermingham Nov 21, 2014

Osce convoy came under fire east of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 20, 2014

Former Putin banker Sergei Pugachev had assets frozen this year after his Mezhprombank collapsed

Lewis Dean Nov 19, 2014

Russian president claims the US wants "solve their problems at our expense."

Tom Porter Nov 18, 2014

Brussels expands list of blacklisted separatists, but does not impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia.

Tom Porter Nov 17, 2014

The G20 Summit was unpleasant for Putin, but will it cause him to moderate his behaviour or step it up?

Simon Heffer Nov 17, 2014

Russian president says peace is possible in eastern Ukraine.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 17, 2014

Germany's exporters are struggling, but Russia is only part of the problem.

Finbarr Bermingham Nov 14, 2014

Russian President accuses the US of going against principles of international trade.

Finbarr Bermingham Nov 14, 2014

G20 summit in Australia overshadowed by Ukraine unrest amid reports of Russian incursion.

Jack Moore Nov 14, 2014

We've heard about the Russian invasion so many times, it's old news to us.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Nov 13, 2014

International nuclear watchdog IAEA refuses to comment on Iran-Russia deal, which comes ahead of nuclear talks.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 12, 2014

China's first lady was the recipient of an unsolicited gallant gesture from Russia's single President Vladimir Putin that sent the internet abuzz

Alfred Joyner Nov 11, 2014

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

Jack Moore Nov 11, 2014