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

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

High-level Syrian delegation led by foreign minister to visit Moscow for two-day negotiations.

Moscow reportedly moves tanks, radar systems and fighter jets along Ukraine border.

New station to be positioned at better angle to provide extended view of Russia and Arctic offshore.

US defence secretary Chuck Hagel the admits US nuclear weapons force needs updating.

Russia was initially blamed as a mysterious vessel was spotted inside Swedish waters.

Actor who criticised Kremlin found dead in suspicious circumstances.

Death metal band Cannibal Corpse are about to tour Russia - and Putin's reaction could create fresh turmoil.

Italian police seizes assets of Russian businessman close to President Putin.

Both sides agree to withdraw 'foreign mercenaries' and heavy weapons immediately.

No fighting reported in volatile eastern Ukraine after ceasefire pact agreed in Belarusian capital of Minsk came into effect.

Russia seems scandalised by Ukrainian defence chief's warning of biggest conflict Europe has seen since WWII.

David Cameron to announce proposal for Britain-led force at upcoming Nato summit.

Foreign ministry ridicules Nato's satellite images showing Russian troops have crossed Ukraine border.

Germany exported $1.83bn worth of food to Russia in 2013.

Bodies recovered despite Ukrainian rebels' attempts to thwart recovery efforts.

Ukraine accuses Moscow-aligned rebels of carrying out autopsies on dozens of crash victims in Donetsk.

Petro Poroshenko describes recapture of Sloviansk is 'turning point' in conflict against pro-Russian rebels.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko hopes peace will prevail in eastern region as Kiev extends truce by 72 hours.

Kiev's senior adviser says Ukraine is planning to shut down Russia border immediately.

'Crimea is, was and always will be Ukrainian soil,' asserts Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko in his inaugural speech.

Ukraine's president-elect vows to punish rebels who shot down helicopter in Slovyansk killing at least 14 people including army general.

European Union slaps sanctions on 13 individuals and two companies after separatist referendum held in eastern Ukraine

Russia commemorates 69th anniversary of its victory in World War II by showcasing military might.

Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Blogs with 3,000 page views will receive same treatment as media outlets.

EU diplomats set to discuss further measures against Moscow and likely to blacklist 15 more Russian individuals.

Leaders of G7 nations to 'move swiftly' in imposing new sanctions on Moscow over the intensifying Ukraine crisis.

Pavel Durov hints at crackdown on dissent following abrupt dismissal from Russia's largest social network