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Russia considers handing Edward Snowden over to Trump as 'a gift'
Deporting Snowed is reportedly being considered to "curry favour" with the US president.
Kremlin rejects new Russian opposition contenders for 2018 presidential elections
Corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny's guilty verdict has ruled him out of the running.
Putin approves 'slapping law' – bill decriminalising domestic violence
The controversial bill was passed as part of the president's push to promote "traditional" values.
Donald Trump pledges to work with Russia to restore peace in Ukraine
Trump assures Ukrainian counterpart that US will work towards ending separatist conflict.
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza hospitalised with organ failure after suspected poisoning
Journalist's symptoms are identical to those he suffered after a 2015 suspected poisoning, said his wife.
Donald Trump is about to rollback cyberspying sanctions against Russia
The sanctions rollback appears in latest Treasury update authorising payments to Russian intelligence.
Donald Trump reportedly in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize
The President's name was put in the running for "his peace through strength ideology".
Freshly deployed US troops hold drills in Poland
Anti-aircraft weaponry and helicopters were also used in the exercises in Zagan.
Trump and Putin have 'positive' exchange in lengthy phone conversation
Presidents of Russia and the US agree to reset ties between Moscow and Washington.
Trump and Putin may discuss Russia sanctions during first telephone call
The US president has said he is in the early stages of considering lifting the sanctions.
Moscow denies women right to protest over bill decriminalising domestic violence
The women have had a protest permit against the bill rejected a second time.
Donald Trump scheduled to hold detailed phone conversation with Vladimir Putin soon
Reports suggest that the two world leaders could speak as early as 28 January.
Six quotes that show 2017 is already George Orwell's 1984
George Orwell's 1984 is most popular selling book on Amazon but there was already dystopia in 2017.
Democrats compare Trump to Putin after a national park's Twitter account deletes climate posts
Badlands National Park posted climate change science on Twitter but tweets were then removed.
Syria civil war: Talks between warring sides begin in Russia-brokered negotiations
The two-day meeting is aimed at extending the ceasefire in war-torn Syria.
Saturday Night Live takes on Trump Administration with help of Aziz Ansari, Putin and Chicago musical
The first show since the inauguration did not include a mock representation of the new president.
British military forces are 'incapable' of matching Russia's military might
Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research says cuts have 'hollowed out' the army.
Russia in no 'horror' over Trump becoming US President, Kremlin says on inauguration day
Concerns among world leaders arose after Trump sparked controversies since his election victory in November 2016.
Moscow's military might: How Russia is gearing up its armed forces for the future
Russia is increasing its military spending in response to increased Nato deployments near its borders.
Trump has 'deep fear' he is not a legitimate president, say biographers
Three biographers say Trump will be unable to separate his personal feelings from what's best for Americans.
Who's afraid of Donald Trump? Europeans' views might surprise you
Fear and disappointment or happiness and hope were among the choices for thousands across the continent.
Russian official claims Snowden's private life 'not an issue' for the Kremlin as asylum extended
Russian spokesperson: "We do not know what Mr Snowden does."
Chelsea Manning betrayed the US and endangered innocent lives – she is no hero
By celebrating Manning's actions, LGBT activists give credence to those that call them traitors.
Early Trump meeting with Putin a 'mistake' say Russia experts
President-elect must meet with Nato allies first or risk being 'outmanoeuvred' by Putin
Putin doesn't believe Trump would use prostitutes because 'he has socialised with beautiful women'
Russian president says he finds it hard to believe the US president-elect would bother with prostitutes.
US and Russia could meet to discuss peace deal in Syria just days after Trump's inauguration
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov renewed invitation for US to attend Astana peace talks on 23 January.
Russia claims facing increased cyberattacks from foreign hackers amid US election hacking uproar
Russian security chief Nikolay Patrushev slammed US authorities over hacking allegations.
Donald Trump promises a 'thick stream of jobs' in SNL sketch
Alec Baldwin returns as Donald Trump to satirise unconfirmed Russian intelligence dossier claims.
US intel officials reportedly warn Israel about sharing secrets with Trump administration
Kremlin has 'leverages of pressure' over Trump, report claims.
How Russia hacks: FireEye analysis exposes main tactics used by 'Fancy Bear'
The APT28 threat group has targeted political groups, think tanks and journalists.