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Google celebrates 100th anniversary of Trans-Siberian railway with latest doodle
World's longest railway line was completed in 1916 and runs between Moscow and Vladivostock.
Russia suspends weapons-grade plutonium disposal deal with US amid sanctions
Vladimir Putin cited Washington's 'unfriendly actions' before halting the deal.
Five accused of killing Putin critic Boris Nemtsov go on trial
Opposition leader Nemtsov was gunned down within sight of the Kremlin in February 2015.
Ukrainian separatist militant gunned down in elite Moscow restaurant
A witness said Yevgeny Zhilin was killed by a man in a Panama hat and a false moustache.
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party maintains power in parliament - election exit polls
Turnout for the Duma elections was low in the urban centres.
Robot arrested after 'recording voters' opinions' at Moscow rally
Police asked to remove the robot from the crowds and tried to handcuff it.
Independent Russian polling group Levada Centre blacklisted and classed as a 'foreign agent'
The move means Levada will not be able to give independent information about Russia's parliamentary election.
UK-Russia ties 'depend on special relationship with the US,' says Vladimir Putin
Russian leader's remarks come ahead of his meeting with PM Theresa May in China next week.
Eton boys beat Theresa May to bag a private audience with Vladimir Putin
The boys organised the visit to the Russian capital 'entirely on their own initiative'.
Islam Karimov: Uzbek President taken to hospital following stroke
Karimov's daughter broke the news of her father's illness on Instagram.
Replica Kalashnikov rifles sold in Moscow airport
A range of merchandise from the famed Russian gun manufacturer to be sold at airport.
No evidence of Russia's claim of a Ukrainian armed incursion into Crimea, says NATO
Russia has cut off internet access in the north of the disputed peninsula which it annexed in 2014.
Woman claims she was 'raped by Pokemon character' in her Moscow apartment
The woman said she had woken up to find a Pokemon lying on top of her and assaulting her.
Russia has a 'significant capability edge' over Britain on the battlefield, leaked report suggests
While Moscow has more powerful weapons than Britain, they are not the only tools in Russia's arsenal.
Top Russian politician Alexander Torshin 'helped Moscow mob launder cash in Spain'
The Spanish Civil Guard describes the senator in Vladimir Putin's United Russia party as a 'godfather' figure.
Demand swells for resignation of gaffe-prone Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev said teachers do not become teachers to earn money.
War on Isis: Moscow courts US-trained Syrian rebels to fight against jihadis in Syria
Russia is trying to poach Liwa al-Mu'tasim Brigade rebels, which the group is seriously considering.
Military called in to tackle anthrax outbreak that killed boy in remote Russian region
Deadly disease has broken out in Russia's far-flung Yamal-Nenets autonomous district.
Russia and Damascus regime need to 'show restraint' in Syria says John Kerry
US Secretary of State's comments come after Russian helicopter was shot down in Aleppo.
New Isis video threatens Vladimir Putin, says 'we will kill you at your homes'
The threat has come when Russia and the US are talking of military cooperation to combat Isis in Syria.
Decision to rename Crimean settlements on Google Maps reversed after Russian uproar
Internet giant accused of 'topographical cretinism' by local politicians.
Ukraine's procession of the cross makes it to Kiev despite nationalist blocking route
The Day of the Baptism of Kievan Rus' procession marks the 1028th anniversary of the Christianisation of the country.
Doubts raised about US seeking Russia's cooperation in Syria
The US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
Russia expels US diplomats following a bizarre series of events
Latest move follows reports of intensifying harassment against US diplomats in Russia.
Watch as Russian policeman tackles US diplomat to the ground outside Moscow embassy
Broadcast on Russian TV, the video follows contradicting reports of the 6 June incident.
Ukraine's spy agency torturing pro-Russian sympathisers in the Donbass alleges United Nations
The UN also accused pro-Russian separatist groups of torture in the conflict-ridden Donbass region.
Twitter: Suspended parody Putin account reactivated after censorship outcry
The account @DarthPutinKGB was taken offline sparking fears Twitter was responding to Russian government pressure.
Nadia Savchenko: Freed Ukrainian fighter pilot sworn in as MP amid talk of presidential run
Savchenko was imprisoned in Russia for nearly two years before Vladimir Putin granted her release.
Former Nato chief warns of nuclear war with Russia if there is no Baltic defence boost
General Sir Richard Shirreff called on the West to act to 'avert a potential catastrophe'.
Three killed in mass brawl involving 200 people at Moscow cemetery
Police said up to 200 people were involved and two victims were hit by a car.