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Queen to welcome key Putin ally attracting criticism from MPs
The trip has been described as 'propaganda' for a man who described Russian behaviour in Syria as 'noble and honest'.
Poland, Lithuania and Estonia concerned as Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles to Kaliningrad
Three Nato states have expressed their concern after Russia deployed the nuclear-capable Iskander missiles.
US vows action against Russian cyberattacks at 'time and place of our choosing'
US accused Kremlin officials of authorising cyberattacks to intervene in the upcoming presidential polls.
US formally accuses Russia of cyber attacks to 'interfere' with election
Washington has said that evidence of hacking was consistent with Moscow's 'methods and motivations'.
An app for talking to the dead? Woman brings best friend back to life as AI chatbot
The founder of the Luka AI bot messenger has immortalised her friend as a bot using text messages he sent her.
Russia seeks to reopen Cold War military bases in Cuba and Vietnam
The bases were closed as Russia wound down its global military presence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov accused of child cruelty for entering young sons in televised cage fight
The president of the Russian republic posted on Instagram video of the fights marking his 40th birthday.
Russia says Ukrainians are anti-Semites – this Orthodox Jewish soldier disagrees
Asher Cherkassy is one of a number of Jewish fighters who have joined nationalist Ukrainian militias.
Russia denies claims US diplomats fell victim to date rape drugs in 'harassment campaign'
The US accused Moscow of 'harassment and surveillance' when responding to the incident.
Nato jets from UK scrambled to intercept Russian bombers flying south
Two Russian TU-160 Blackjack bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, travelled as far south as Bilbao
From Moscow to Vladivostok: 100 years of stories along the Trans-Siberian Railway
IBTimes UK takes you from the Russian capital through Siberia to Vladivostok, exploring history and stories along the way.
Lake Baikal: The world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake, in pictures
Located in southern Siberia, Lake Baikal is so large it is often mistaken for the sea.
Maria Sharapova might sue International Tennis Federation after drug ban reduced to 15 months
Maria Sharapova can return to tennis on 26 April, 2017.
Russia says draft resolution to end Aleppo fighting will not work
The statement was in response to a UN Security Council resolution called for an end to all military fighting in Aleppo.
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.
Julian Assange talks about achievements, criticism and whistle-blowers as WikiLeaks turns 10
In an interview, Assange pushes back at critics saying 'We believe in what we are doing'.
Russia vs Argentina, 2016 Futsal World Cup final: How to watch live on TV, mobile and online in the UK and abroad
Russia face Argentina in the 2016 Futsal World Cup final on Saturday.
Malaysian PM calls for 'firm action' against those who downed MH17
Joint Investigation Team report concluded Russian Buk missile was fired at the plane from Donetsk in Ukraine.
Ukraine Donetsk rebels deny involvement in downing of MH17 flight
All 298 people on board of the 777 Boeing flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur died in July 2014.
Report due on MH17 cause but victims' families doubt justice will ever be served
Investigators will reveal the launch site of the missile that downed the plane in 2014.
Syrian government forces advance to Aleppo's historic quarter in striking distance of city's citadel
The government advances in the heart of the city follow days of intense bombing by pro-Assad warplanes
Philippines leader Duterte wants to open alliances with US rivals Russia and China
The controversial Filippino leader said the country was at the 'point of no return' in its relations with the US.
UK ambassador walks out of UN Security Council meeting as Russia is accused of war crimes in Aleppo
French and US diplomats joined Matthew Rycroft in leaving after Syria's ambassador was called to speak.
Aleppo civilian attacks are being carried out by Islamist militia, says Russian diplomat
Assaults on humanitarian convoys are the fault of Jabhat al-Nusra.
Syrian attacks may be war crimes, according to UN Special Envoy
Incendiary bombs and bunker-busters are being used against civilians in the city of Aleppo.
Fancy Bears hacker group planned to disrupt Britain's general election
Cybersecurity experts say evidence shows the group is backed by the Kremlin.
Boris Johnson accuses Russia and Assad of committing war crimes in Syria
Brutal attack on Syrian aid convoy should be treated as a war crime, says Britain's foreign secretary.
Stan Wawrinka vs Alexander Zverev, St Petersburg Open 2016, Final: Where to watch live, preview and betting odds
Stan Wawrinka faces Alexander Zverev in the final of the St Petersburg Open on 25 September.
Stan Wawrinka vs Roberto Bautista Agut, St Petersburg Open 2016 semi-final: Where to watch live, preview and betting odds
Stan Wawrinka faces Roberto Bautista Agut in the semi-final of the St Petersburg Open on 24 September.