Russia

Leaders of Russia and China set to sign key bilateral agreements during Xi's trip to Moscow.

Yevgeny Kocheshkov craft completes series of military drills, including live fire at aerial targets

The new T-14 Armata tank came to a halt during a VE Day parade rehearsal in red Square.

Russia looks to pose stiff competition to West-dominated institutions such as IMF and World Bank.

Iran and Russian nationalist both quick to claim attacks expose US hypocrisy.

Lithuania is second country to deny Russian nationalist group entry on tour to Berlin.

In December 2014, the Kremlin passed a law banning 'Nazi propaganda'.

Finnish defence ministry spots suspicious underwater activities in territorial waters near capital Helsinki.

Political activist to appear in court accused of possessing and making child abuse images.

President Putin said he has 'never been one of the so-called elite' and could adapt to an ordinary life.

Two women who took part in routine in southern Russia receive 10-month jail sentences.

The club is blacklisted by the United States for taking part in Russia's annexation of Crimea.

International pariahs Kim and Putin will engage in bilateral talks ahead of event marking 70th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazis.

Lamine Diack says 'what was exaggerated was ridiculous'.

300 troops from US 173rd Airborne will spend six months training Ukrainian national guard units near Lviv.

In live Q&A Russian president addresses subjects including Russian economy, Ukraine and Nemtsov killing.

Moscow defends its bombers were flying in international airspace and were following necessary regulations.

Twitter hoax is latest in series of false rumours alleging death of leader denounced as 'traitor' by some Russians.

High feelings in Poland where many regard Russian soldiers during WWII 'as bad as the Nazis'.

UK is leading Europe's biggest war game involving thousands of personnel and scores of warships.

Vladimir Putin, Ayatollah Khamenei and Sheikh Mohammed are among the leaders most active on Twitter

With new evidence emerging of complicity between Russian government and mafia, IBTimes profiles the key players

Six observation towers to be erected amid reports of Russian military build-up.

BREAKING: Nuclear submarine was under repair when it caught fire in Russia's northern province of Arkhangelsk.

Talks over setting up seventh and eighth units in Tianwan nuclear power facility are reportedly in final stages.

IBTimes UK speaks to Lithuania's foreign minister Linas Linkevičius about Russia's expansionist policies.

Putin's proxies talked about nuclear option at Elbe summit, but does that indicate Russia will actually take the ultimate step?

Zaur Dadaev, one of two men charged with killing, repeats claims that his confession was forced.

Top North Korean diplomat extends invitation, as isolated countries strengthen ties.

Putin calls for end to Israel Gaza crisis through peaceful means and pledges support for independent Palestine.