Russia

Kremlin strongman is to make an official trip to Italy days after G7 leaders meet without him.

Authorities launch investigation after liberal opposition journalist accused of "insulting the feelings of believers."

Russia annexed Crimea and backed pro-Kremlin separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Former deputy PM Nick Clegg believed to be among those hit with travel bans.

Those denied entry said to include former deputy PM Nick Clegg.

Russian navy head to the Antarctic for the first time in over 30 years.

Lack of submarine patrol aircraft leaves Britain vulnerable to Russian submarine surveillance, say senior RAF figures.

Llist of blacklisted politicians handed over to EU embassies.

Night Wolves and their commander 'the Surgeon' have morphed from nihilistic road warriors to Putin's lapdogs.

Russia accuses Canada of refusing to extradite alleged former Nazi, accused of war crimes in Belarus.

Second self-mutilation protest involving inmates in a month sees 15 prisoners slash themselves on train bound for Russia's far north.

Stolnik editor called into prosecutor's office to answer for front cover.

After Russian mining company Alrosa recently dug up a huge 76.07 carat diamond, we look at the most expensive in the world

Plans to reform Russia's imploding space industry announced by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.

Falling ruble means bigger expenses for the 2018 global football event.

Russia's foreign ministry warns citizens that US special forces are kidnapping Russians over spying claims.

French police probe mysterious 2012 death after coroner hears traces of mysterious poison found in Perepilichny's system.

Russian president signs law banning organisations deemed a threat 'Russia's constitutional order, defensive capacity and security'.

Damning report from Amnesty International condemns Ukrainian combatants for a litany of war crimes

Iraqi Prime Minister compares battle against Islamic State to Soviet struggle with Nazi Germany in Moscow talks.

Russian embassy expresses 'extreme indignation and disgust' to effigy outside former KGB headquarters in Riga.

Ramzan Kadyrov has said he wants Chechnya to be 'more Islamic than the Islamists'.

Tomsk State University researchers have developed a multi-functional laser with a wide variety of uses

Putin's personality cult has been celebrated in art, song and statue.

Hong Kong, Turkey, Russia and Singapore to get smartphone first.

Threats to girl's family of were backed by Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Playing alongside former NHL players, Putin helps team claim 18-6 victory.

Russian Proton-M carrier rocket broke down minutes after it was launched from Kazakhstan on Saturday morning.

Spectators invited to hammer nail into image of Russian president.

Organisations to increase efforts to counter Russian military, cyber warfare and propaganda campaigns in wake of Ukraine crisis.