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Russia and United States 'closer to a plan' of joint military action against rebels in Aleppo
Children have been traumatised and the scale of the suffering is immense says the Red Cross.
War on Isis: Russia accuses Washington of not cooperating with Moscow in Syria
Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu complains US not sharing information about extremists.
Russia: Vladimir Putin dismisses his chief of staff and close ally Sergey Ivanov
No reason given for the surprise move amid a big reshuffle by the president.
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.
Russia is using Crimea tensions 'to increase its military buildup' says Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin held a security council meeting to discuss the claims over Crimea.
Russia announces daily ceasefires in Aleppo to allow passage for humanitarian aid
Russia said the three-hour long ceasefires would begin on 11 August.
Nato says Turkey's membership 'not in question' despite Putin rapprochement
Announcement comes amid increasing anti-western rhetoric in Turkey following failed coup.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted armed incursion into Crimea
Kiev has denied the FSB's claims, saying it was 'false information'.
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.
Russian mercenaries reportedly hired to fight Isis in Syria despite Kremlin's denials
Sky News says it has interviewed mercenaries recruited by an obscure Russian military company.
Russia to resume flights and end sanctions with Turkey after Erdogan and Putin restore ties
The rapprochement follows months of frosty relations after Ankara downed a Russian jet.
How Gagauzia, a tiny corner of Moldova, became the front line in Erdogan and Putin's war for influence
Gagauzia attracts investment from both Turkey and Russia by playing them off against each other
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.
Could the US election be hacked to rig the results?
Outdated, insecure electronic systems could be cyberattacked and influence result.
Kremlin denies Donald Trump has ever met Vladimir Putin
Russia has been accused of attempting to influence US election to secure Trump victory.
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.
Battered body dragged through dirt and loaded onto truck after Russian helicopter shot down in Syria
Moscow paid tribute to those who died 'heroically' as they tried to 'minimise victims on the ground.'
Russian helicopter shot down near Aleppo, Syria
Kremlin said five people on board were killed.
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.
Russia's FSB spy service says state agencies hit by 'coordinated' cyberattack
A security service said it was a targeted virus that had been made professionally.
Alleged paedophile beaten by teen vigilante mob in Russia later knifed to death
Police say the dead man had groomed a 13-year-old girl.
Dozens of families escape besieged Aleppo through humanitarian corridor
Russian defence ministry sets up escape routes for those wishing to escape the ruined Syrian city
Dagestan warlord who fought alongside Isis in Syria killed by Russia's anti-terror force
Russian National Anti-terrorist Committee (NAC) says Kamaldin Kazimagomedov was killed in a firefight.
2 dead after deadly airstrike on Save the Children maternity hospital in Idlib
The hospital treats around 1,300 women and children a month and is the only maternity facility for 70 miles.
Decision to rename Crimean settlements on Google Maps reversed after Russian uproar
Internet giant accused of 'topographical cretinism' by local politicians.
Despite Russia's doping scandal and Rio 2016 troubles we will all be gripped by Olympics fever
History shows pre-Games worries are nothing new and are quickly forgotten.
Russia now collecting encryption keys to decode information from Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram
Russia's Federal Security Service says it now has a method to collect encryption keys to spy on users' data.