VLADIMIR PUTIN

Vladimir Putin third on list of influential people.

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

Move comes despite decision to float the rouble in November.

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

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

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

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

Former Soviet President praises Vladimir Putin for Russian military modernisation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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