Russia

Over one million Ukrainians driven from homes by conflict between separatists and Kiev government.

Chinese smartphone startup Xiaomi will expand beyond Asia for the first time in 2015 launching in Russia and Brazil

Universal Credit Rating Group would issue first ratings in 2015, according to Russian analyst.

New Russian regulation denying transgender people the right to drive has drawn condemnation from human rights activists and LGBT community.

Russia's FSB approached Snowden with a job offer while he was stuck at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, says Sarah Harrison of WikiLeaks.

People judged to have 'sexual disorders' are banned from driving under the latest road safety regulations.

Apple to increase App Store prices for iOS and Mac software in the UK and Europe to combat currency fluctuation and VAT rises

Even as peace talks are to take place in Berlin and Kazakhstan, President Petro Poroshenko bolsters army's might.

Google Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update available via OTA for Samsung Galaxy S5 users in Russia and Malaysia.

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update is now available for Galaxy S5 Duos users in Russia and Malaysia.

Data collected by Jawbone fitness trackers reveal Brits are likely to be asleep by 2am this New Year's Eve.

Experts believe Russia is not adequately resourceful to address the recession challenges.

Russian and Brazilian stock indices posted a 4.2% drop in 2014, while that of India and China surged by 40%.

HSBC says it sees double-digit inflation in Russia in most of 2015.

Former Soviet premier credit Putin with preventing the disintegration of Russia in the years following the collapse of the USSR.

Moscow lists Nato alliance as top security threat in revised military doctrine.

Hundreds of prisoners freed in rebel stronghold Donetsk after deal facilitated by OCSE.

US government estimates show Russia is increasingly turning its back on tea.

Oil price collapse is sensational news for OECD policymakers but not Russia and OPEC.

Brent crude oil could bottom-out at $40 before recovering slightly as US shale production drops.

Markets keen to see if there will be more year-end central bank surprises amid crashing rouble.

Putin's speech has done little to allay fears about the economy's impending collapse.

Russian people won't rise up and revolt against Putin, so we need the West to do it for us.

Russian leader declines to confirm whether he will seek fourth presidential term in annual speech.

Russia's economy is in a severe downturn following sanctions by the West.

As fares for flights between UK and Russia plummet to an all-time low, Brits cash in on great travel deals.

Russians rush to buy retail as the ruble falls over 50% against the dollar since 2013-end.

Russian central bankers must send 'very loud, very credible signals' about stopping ruble plunge.

Some Fibonacci levels are in focus amid Wednesday's slight rebound.

Russia invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the 70th anniversary of World War II.