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'Ideological warfare': Russia bans Death of Stalin over 'offensive' depiction of Soviet-era life
Some Russian politicians have opposed the release of the film, which they claim is "extremist" and offensive.
Operation Olive Branch in pictures: Turkey's assault on Afrin, Kurdish enclave in Syria
Turkey's president says Operation Olive Branch is progressing "successfully" and will continue until the last "terrorist" is eliminated.
Pussy Riot members seek asylum in Sweden after 'persecution' in Russia over anti-Putin protests
Punk art collective gained worldwide fame in 2012 when they staged an anti-Putin protest in Moscow's Cathedral.
Syria and Russia 'coordinating' with Turkish offensive against Kurds in Afrin
The Turkish offensive aims to remove the US-backed and Kurdish-led SDF. Despite condemnation, the Syrian and Russian regimes appear to have given the operation the go-ahead.
Is Putin actually three different people? Outlandish conspiracy obsesses over Russian president's ears
Three different pictures, three different results - what the hell is going on with the Russian president's ears?
Russian leader who tortures gay men is sad... because he lost his Instagram account
Leader of the Russian republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is fuming after his Facebook and Instagram accounts were deactivated. He was sanctioned by the US for torturing gay men.
Moscow's military might will overpower us if we undergo cost cutting says UK army chief
General Sir Nick Carter says Russia's military power is superior to Britain's as he makes the case for more funding. he will address the RUSI think tank in London.
Russian President Vladimir Putin strips off and plunges into ice hole to celebrate Orthodox Epiphany
Russian President Vladimir Putin immersed himself in a frozen lake to celebrate Epiphany, a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity marking the baptism of Jesus.
Is a war brewing between Russia and Ukraine over Moscow's actions in Donbas?
Kiev adopted a law labelling Moscow as an "aggressor" state in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.
Russian elections: Vladimir Putin attempting to become 'emperor for life'
Vladimir Putin's main opposition rival has hit out at the Russian leader and his near 20-year grip on power.
Under Donald Trump, the United States' global leadership rating has plunged to Russian levels
Donald Trump has angered the world with his tweets, comments and international policy decisions.
Donald Trump says Washington is 'a mean and deceptive place'
President Donald Trump said Russia was helping North Korea evade sanctions and added that the US forces required more anti-missile defence measures in place.
Couple accused of raping 12-year-old daughter to 'train her in advance for adult life'
A Russian couple are accused of raping their 12-year-old daughter to 'train her in advance for adult life,' claiming 'better us than some maniac'.
Sun-starved Muscovites just suffered through the city's gloomiest month in history
Moscow residents received just six minutes of sunshine in December - the lowest total in recorded history.
Columbine fanboy starts knife fight bloodbath in high school, injuring 15
Fourteen students and a teacher were stabbed when a knife fight between two fellow students escalated out of control at a Russian school.
What is Tosochka? Russia working on a powerful next-gen flamethrower on wheels
Russia's next-gen weapons arsenal might also include a large flamethrower.
Trump administration warns travellers against visiting 'dangerous' Russia
US State Department warns of serious security risks in week Donald Trump's lawyers meet Mueller investigators.
What is FakeBank? New banking malware can intercept SMS messages to steal sensitive data and funds
The malicious banking malware has been spotted targeting users in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries.
'Werewolf' serial killer Mikhail Popkov heads to trial for 59 more murders
Mikhail Popkov, dubbed the 'werewolf' serial killer, has gone on trial after confessing to killing 59 more women between 1992 and 2010.
Russian man crashes tank into shop and demands wine
Suspect stole armoured personnel carrier from military training school in Murmansk and drove it erratically around streets of Apatity.
Fears raised of Cold War tensions as Trump team to announce US will have smaller nukes with looser rules
Reports have suggested that the upcoming Nuclear Posture Review will outline administration plans to develop smaller nuclear warheads and loosen restrictions on their usage.
Russia alleges Syrian air base was hit by swarm of drones in first-of-its-kind attack by militants
A total of 13 unidentified, rudimentary drones, carrying IEDs and guided by GPS, attempted to attack a Russian airbase.
Russian man 'cut off friend's head and threw it out of window' after drinking session on New Year's Eve
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly cut off his friend's head after an altercation between the pair.
World's most expensive vodka bottle recovered by cops - but boozy thief already emptied its contents
The item is believed to be the world's most expensive bottle of vodka and is made from gold and silver.
'World's most expensive vodka worth £1m' stolen from Danish bar
Danish police are investigating after the disappearance of the bottle, made with gold and silver, was stolen from Cafe 33 bar in Copenhagen, Denmark.
'He lost his mind': Trump blasts Steve Bannon after 'treasonous' comments
In a statement from the White House, President Donald Trump said that Bannon had "lost his mind" and had "little to do" with Trump's presidential victory.
Steve Bannon calls Donald Trump Jr 'treasonous' over Russian meeting in new book
Donald Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon slams Donald Trump Jr for 'treasonous meeting' with Russians in Michael Wolff's explosive new book.
Drunk man starts mid-flight fight with passenger who mocked his haircut
An apparently drunk man was filmed violently throwing another man into a seat aboard a packed plane because his long hair was mocked.
Isis claims St Petersburg supermarket bombing that injured 13 Christmas shoppers with shrapnel
Russia security services believe that a bomb was planted in a storage room in the Perekrestok market in northwest St Petersburg on Wednesday (27 December).
Woman sexually assaulted with tree branch in attack that shocked Russia died two years later
Gizar Ziyangareev beat Anna Barmina and attacked her with a knife, before dragging her into the woods to rape her with the branch of a tree in the western city of Ufa in September 2015, where all his crimes occurred.