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Russia submits claim for 1.2 million square kilometres of Arctic sea shelf
Claim comes amid increase in Russian military presence in region.
Syria: Russia moots March ceasefire as Bashar al-Assad's grip on Aleppo strengthens
500 people have been killed in Aleppo this month.
Nato to increase military presence in east Europe to meet Russian 'aggression'
Backed by an increase in US military spending, Nato plans to boost its presence in eastern Europe.
Russian opposition leader and former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov 'attacked with cake'
Mikhail Kasyanov claims the Moscow restaurant attack is linked to alleged death threat by Chechen president.
Russia: 'Putin's banker' Sergei Pugachev found guilty of breaching UK court orders
Before the verdict, Pugachev told IBTimes UK he 'had faith in British justice'.
War on Isis: Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims his special forces are on the ground in Syria
Strongman and Putin ally told Russian TV that he has a spy network to tackle Daesh.
Syria conflict: Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says Russian air strikes are barrier to peace
Stoltenberg said Moscow's actions are wrecking any prospects of talks to end the war.
Belfast academic describes bewilderment at being smeared as Isis recruiter by Russian media
Michael Semple said that smear is part of Russian media cmapaign to portray West as responsible for terrrorism.
Turkey denies it is preparing to invade Syria
Senior Ankara source rejects Russian accusations as fighting continues in Aleppo.
Russia simulated nuclear attack on Sweden claims Nato report
Russian military exercises 'have reached levels not seen since the end of the Cold War,' says report.
Russia: Anti-Kremlin feminist group Pussy Riot targets chief prosecutor in YouTube music video
Starring Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, the video takes aim at corruption claims against prosecutor Yuri Chaika.
Inside Russia's street gangs: Author gains unprecedented access to mafia networks
For study academic interviewed dozens of street gang members in Kazan.
Russia: Instagram removes 'sniper' video posted by Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov
The video, depicting opposition Russian figures in the crosshairs of a sniper's rifle, violated site's guidelines.
Russia: Toy boy 'husband' of former Mrs Putin, Lyudmila, gets public backing
A Russian publication says Lyudmila Putina, 58, changed her name and married a man 21 years her junior.
Russia is 'helping' Isis by allowing fighter jets to target Assad's opponents says Philip Hammond
UK Foreign Secretary accuses Iran and Russia of not being 'helpful to Syrian peace process'.
Russian plane crash: Isis-linked Turkish group Grey Wolves 'may have downed' Airbus A321
Russian media report Turkish link to tragic air crash in October 2015 that killed 224 people.
Chechnya: President Ramzan Kadyrov posts Instagram video showing Putin enemies in rifle crosshairs
Putin ally has previously branded opposition "enemies of the people".
Berlin: Girl, 13, admits making up claims she was raped by migrants in Germany
Incident sparked diplomatic spat between Russia and Germany
RAF to establish a 'Top Gun' elite fighter pilot unit to perfect dogfighting skills
Commanders are said to be concerned that RAF pilots are ill-equipped for air-to-air combat.
Turkey warns Russia they 'face consequences' after fresh airspace violations
Turkish President Erdogan warned on Saturday that Russia would 'have to face consequences if it keeps up such violations'.
Turkey claims another Russian military jet has violated its airspace
Turkey summons Russian ambassador over an incident which happened late on Friday night.
Man has hand torn off as he attempts to pat caged Russian bear
Incident took place in Murmanskaya Oblast, Russia and was captured on his friend's cameraphone.
Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude rocks eastern Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
The extent of damage and casualties are unknown and no tsunami warnings have been issued.
Russia says Isis plans to kidnap tourists in Turkey for use as human shields in Syria
Russia's tourism agency, which considers the threat credible, has urged its nationals to take safety measures.
Litvinenko inquiry: Russia claims it could sue UK over claims of Putin's involvement in killing former spy
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the report would strain relations between Russia and the UK.
Russia: Vladimir Putin blames Lenin for Soviet Union failure
The Russian President said Lenin's policies sowed the seeds of the USSR's dissolution in 1991.
US and Russia reportedly set up Syrian airbases within 30 miles of each other
Turkey's president Recep Erdoğan said his country would not tolerate such formations.
Russia denies report that Vladimir Putin demanded resignation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Financial Times reports that senior intelligence official traveled to Damascus to relay request from Putin.
Davos 2016: Russia is 'second most powerful country in the world' as US tops list
In categories including economics, though, the country fell well short of rivals.
Syrian opposition rules out participating in peace talks until Russian air strikes stop
Politician said Russia must stop 'bombarding civilians' before they join peace talks.