Russia

Ahead of referendum, Crimean authorities said would nationalise Chornomornaftogaz then eye privatisation.

The Kremlin website was briefly taken offline in a DDoS attack which was not related to the crisis in Ukraine.

Goldman research note says capital flight as result of Putin's Crimea reaction will hit Russian growth.

Vladimir Konstantinov says Crimeans protecting Ukraine region's oil and gas fields.

Looming threat of EU and US trade sanctions sparks concern over fragile Russian economy.

Russian authorities claim man who bought smartwatch wanted to secretly record people and could face up to four years in jail.

Computer networks in Ukraine have been infected with a sophisticated virus called Snake that some experts claim stems from Russia.

US-EU relationship tetchy over reaction to Ukraine crisis and NSA snooping scandal.

Cossacks reported to have attacked pro-Ukraine demonstrators in Sevastopol.

Alexey Miller, Gazprom chief executive, confirmed that Ukraine's payment deadline had passed

Video captures fast food restaurant pepper spray attack on Russian feminist punk collective

European Council freezes assets of 18 Ukrainian authorities including Viktor Yanukovich ahead of crisis summit in Brussels.

US sitcom scene featuring characters George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer calls troubled country 'weak' and 'feeble'

Crimean leader rejects talks offer from federal Ukrainian authorities and seeks Moscow's intervention

Obama says Putin is 'not fooling anyone' as Russian leader defends Moscow's military build-up in Ukraine.

US economic aid package comes amid tussle with Russia for influence over Ukraine.

IP-telephonic attack is under way on mobile phones of members of Ukrainian parliament.

Ukraine can't pay February gas bill from Gazprom, but Russia offers loan of up to $3bn to revolution-hit country.

Russian troop deployment and war of words between Vladimir Putin, John Kerry and William Hague hurt Moscow markets.

Kerry to meet interim officials to show solidarity for Ukraine's 'sovereignty independence and territorial integrity.'

G8 partners condemn Moscow's military build up in Ukraine as Medvedev warns of fresh bloodshed to oust Kiev's interim government.

Foreign Secretary William Hague: We condemn any act of aggression against Ukraine

Russian President wins backing of parliament for troop deployment in neighbouring Ukraine.

As Russian troops reported on ground, President Obama warns Moscow of "destabilising" consequences of military action.

On 23 February 2014, Russia's Sochi Winter Olympics Medal Tally was first with a total of 13 Gold, 11 Silver and nine Bronze, with Norway coming second and Canada third in the medal table. Russia's neighbour and close ally, Belarus, won a very respectable five Gold. Russia can take much satisfaction in staging a very successful Games.

Viktor Yanukovich has claimed that his luxurious mansion, which held a zoo and a converted ship restaurant, was 'really old' and 'needed renovations'.

Russia says Black Sea Fleet operations are as per international regulations but insists Moscow's interests will be protected.

Ex-president Viktor Yanukovich expected to speak publicly in Russia's Rostov-on-Don for first time after revolution

Nato's top military commander has declared that no contingency plans have been made by US or NATO if Russia invades Crimea.

The sequel of the The Next Assassins Creed game might be set in Russia or England.