Russia

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.

RAF has launched its biggest defence exercise since the end of the Cold War.

Referee halted the game in the second half after further trouble.

Britain was first major Western country to apply to be AIIB founding member.

Tank pictured in footage ahead of official unveiling at May 9 Victory Day parade.

Russia's cyber-capabilites are the focus of much attention but it is playing the long game says one expert

Russia warns Denmark against joining NATO's missile defense system or risking a naval nuclear attack.