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Kremlin welcomes reports Kissinger is positioning himself to broker Russia-US agreement
Veteran statesman has visited both Trump and Putin in recent months.
Russia admits to 2014 Sochi Olympics doping scandal: 'It was an institutional conspiracy'
Key figures confessed to the conspiracy over several days of interviews with The New York Times.
Nationwide ceasefire in Syria within reach as Turkey and Russia finalise deal
A source told Turkish state-run news agency ceasefire could come into force after midnight on 29 December.
Saudi Arabia's king launches fundraising drive to help Syrians displaced by fighting
King Salman committed $27m of public funds and $5m of his own money.
What was the worst thing to happen in 2016?
From Trump to Brexit, we asked our columnists.
Russia holds day of mourning as search for bodies continues in the Black Sea
Moscow has 3,000 people looking for parts of the Tu-154 plane that was bound for Syria
Russia holds day of mourning as 11 bodies recovered from Christmas Day plane crash
More than 3,500 people involved in search including 39 ships, five helicopters and more than 100 divers.
Donald Trump praises 'very nice' and 'correct' Vladimir Putin Christmas letter
In the letter Putin emphasised the importance of renewing Russia-US relations.
Putin asks 'is it really important' who hacked Democrats?
During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'
Dead body of Joseph Stalin's grandson and Vladimir Putin critic found on Moscow street
Yevgeny Dzhugashvili, son of Stalin's eldest child, Yakov, was found near to his Moscow home.
Trump transition team says it's 'premature' to rule Russia a defence priority
President Barack Obama, Nato, and former Defence Secretary Dick Cheney rank Vladimir Putin high on list of threats to west.
'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout believes Trump more likely to back extradition to Russia
Viktor Bout is currently serving a 25 year sentence in the US for international arms trafficking.
Evidence of Russian hacking in Ukraine linked back to US election, says new report
Cybersecurity firm that investigated DNC hack offers more evidence tying Russia to US election intrusions
Texas Republican decries US election hack: 'Russian ambassador should have been kicked out'
The congressman took a different stance to President-elect Trump, who has downplayed Russian involvement.
Why are Russians drinking bath oil? Desperate alcoholics risk agonising death downing poisonous substitutes
Poverty and rising alcohol prices have led many Russians to risk everything for a drink.
Jeremy Corbyn's silence over Aleppo shows how he has become a lobbyist for Iran
Labour leader does not understand Syria is an open sore, from which the poison of fascist populism is spreading.
Trump ignoring Russian threat to focus on Isis, documents reveal
Top concern for Nato and Pentagon ignored by President-elect, who wants to concentration on Islamic extremists.
Thailand in talks with China to build military production facilities
The development shows the growing closeness between China and Thailand, the oldest ally of the US in Asia.
Russia, Iran and Turkey support negotiations in Syrian conflict as Aleppo evacuation continues
The rebels remaining in Aleppo were told to leave 'as soon as possible' by the Syrian forces and their allies.
Andrey Karlov is not Franz Ferdinand - neither Turkey nor Russia want a war
Neither Putin of Erdogan has any incentive to use the killing to stoke the flames of conflict.
Letter from Ankara: From Gulenists to Isis, the blame game is beginning in Turkey
Turkish and Russian voices are using this latest attack to drive a wedge between Turkey and the West.
Turkey detains family of police gunman Mevlut Mert Altintas over assassination of Russian ambassador
The attacker's mother, father, sister and two other relatives are being held for questioning.
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to visit Russia in early 2017 to resolve territorial row
Russia and Japan have signed economic cooperation deals in areas including medical technology and energy.
Photographer describes shocking moment he captured assassination of Russian ambassador
Burhan Ozbilici describes assassin Mert Altıntaş as 'agitated' as he murdered Andrey Karlov.
What does assassination of Russian ambassador in Turkey mean for Moscow-Ankara ties?
Relations had been fraught in the past but nations had cooperated over Syria.
Seven arrested in Siberian city Irkutsk after 48 people die using bath oil as alcohol substitute
Locals in the Russian city unknowingly drank methanol which is a toxin found in anti-freeze.
Aleppo revenge assassination: Shocking images of Turkish police officer shooting Russian ambassador
The man identified as police officer reportedly shouted 'Aleppo' and 'revenge' after gunning down Andrey Karlov.
Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov killed by assassin who shouted 'Don't forget Aleppo!'
Images shared on social media have allegedly shown Andrey Karlov lying on his back near a podium.
Trump to befriend Putin and draw up plan within 30 days to defeat Isis
Foreign policy official says president-elect will mark 'new sheriff in town' with renewed Russian ties and attack on extremists.
41 killed in Siberian town after drinking toxic bath lotion as cheap alcohol substitute
The use of methanol-based substances has spread across the country.