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Man gets 3 years in penal colony for criticising Russian President Vladimir Putin
The Kazakh man was accused of sharing a meme that juxtaposed Lenin, Stalin, and Putin.
Prominent Republicans support President Obama's expelling of Russian diplomats
GOP Senators vow to work with Democrats to strengthen Russia sanctions in next Congress.
Who were the worst villains of 2016?
We asked our IBT columnists who they thought were the villains of 2016 - see if you agree.
Russian hacking report released by FBI and DHS as Obama imposes new sanctions on Moscow
The report discusses two separate hackings by Russian actors in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016.
US expels 35 Russian diplomats over claims Moscow meddled in presidential election
Barack Obama said 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions'.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces Syrian ceasefire deal
It would bring a nationwide halt to the fighting that erupted in 2011.
Kremlin-backed media allegedly using 'fake news' label to describe atrocities in Aleppo
Russian media reportedly classifying aid fundraisers as 'professional propagandists'.
Russian embassy in Damascus shelled twice in one day, claims Kremlin
Neither of the mortars exploded although one landed in the courtyard of the embassy.
Obama administration set to retaliate against Russian 'interference' in US election
The outgoing president had previously said 'we need to take action and we will'.
Kremlin welcomes reports Kissinger is positioning himself to broker Russia-US agreement
Veteran statesman has visited both Trump and Putin in recent months.
Ex-CIA operative: Agency can't reveal Russian hacking evidence because lives would be at risk
'In revealing the facts, the government may also reveal how we got them.'
What was the worst thing to happen in 2016?
From Trump to Brexit, we asked our columnists.
Vladimir Putin: Nobody thought Donald Trump would win 'except us'
The Russian president's comments come as US intelligence agencies said he was directly involved in DNC hack.
Donald Trump praises 'very nice' and 'correct' Vladimir Putin Christmas letter
In the letter Putin emphasised the importance of renewing Russia-US relations.
Trump invites world to 'arms race' over nuclear arsenals
United States will 'outmatch' world powers as it build's up its nuclear capability, says president-elect
Putin asks 'is it really important' who hacked Democrats?
During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'
New arms race? Trump says US 'must greatly strengthen and expand' nuclear capabilities
The president-elect previously said it is important to be 'unpredictable when it comes to nuclear weapons.
Trump transition team says it's 'premature' to rule Russia a defence priority
President Barack Obama, Nato, and former Defence Secretary Dick Cheney rank Vladimir Putin high on list of threats to west.
Evidence of Russian hacking in Ukraine linked back to US election, says new report
Cybersecurity firm that investigated DNC hack offers more evidence tying Russia to US election intrusions
Vladimir Putin to attend slain Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov's funeral
Russian president postpones annual press conference to pay tributes to the late envoy.
Ties between Putin and Le Pen probed amid claims Front National gets Kremlin-linked funds
According to reports foreign loans accepted by France's National Front are being probed by the US
Thousands wait to leave east Aleppo while the government-controlled west celebrates Christmas
Christmas celebrations were briefly disrupted by an explosion, but no injuries were reported.
Not just Putin's pal: ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson would be formidable as Trump's Secretary of State
There's a lot more to Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State than his dealings with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Jeremy Corbyn's silence over Aleppo shows how he has become a lobbyist for Iran
Labour leader does not understand Syria is an open sore, from which the poison of fascist populism is spreading.
Trump ignoring Russian threat to focus on Isis, documents reveal
Top concern for Nato and Pentagon ignored by President-elect, who wants to concentration on Islamic extremists.
Letter from Ankara: From Gulenists to Isis, the blame game is beginning in Turkey
Turkish and Russian voices are using this latest attack to drive a wedge between Turkey and the West.
Vladimir Putin vows to avenge Russian ambassador's murder – 'killers will feel it'
Russian president tells Turkey 'we have to know who organised this killing and gave orders to the assassin'.
CIA is plotting a 'coup' against Trump, says Russian state-funded media
American 'deep state' conspiracy could result in president-elect's impeachment, argues Russian media
Trump senior adviser dismisses electors' concern over alleged Russian hacking as 'nonsense'
Kellyanne Conway says Obama is 'under political pressure' to take tough stance against Russia.
Secretary of state pick Rex Tillerson is director of Bahamas-based US-Russia oil company
Leak reveals he has been director of ExxonMobil's Russian subsidiary Exxon Neftegas since 1998.