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Lithuania 'very afraid' of Russian Baltic threat during Washington power vacuum
'Russia is not a superpower, it's a super problem,' said Lithuanian foreign minister.
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Russian company releases gold-plated Trump iPhone to celebrate presidential victory
The special edition $3,000 dollar smartphone is a symbol of hope for renewed Russia/US ties, said company.
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel discuss Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Berlin
The outgoing US president is on his farewell trip to Europe calling for 'course correction' in globalisation.
Russia quits war crimes court following Ukraine ruling
Moscow says that the International Criminal Court is biased.
Putin's purge: Russian leader sends chilling message to political elite with round-up of top officials
Economic minister Alexei Ulyukaev's detention on corruption charges has sent shockwaves throughout Russia's elite.
Russia detains Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev over suspicion he accepted $2m bribe
Moscow's anti-corruption agency Investigative Committee says Ulyukayev was caught 'red-handed' while receiving the bribe.
Trump and Putin discuss 'normalising' US-Russia ties
The leaders agreed that current relations are 'extremely unsatisfactory,' the Kremlin said.
What Donald Trump has in common with the leaders of other G20 nations
The new President-elect is wealthier than most, but he is not alone in his billionaire status.
Nato chief calls on Donald Trump to show commitment to alliance and counter Russian threat
General Sir Richard Shirreff told IBTimes UK that Trump's statements on Nato so far were worrying.
The last thing the world needs now is Marine Le Pen leading France
Anti-establishment, anti-immigration politics flourish around the world but liberals remain shocked.
Edward Snowden asks Americans not to fear Trump in 'this dark moment'
The NSA whistleblower urged people to address issues regarding politics and surveillance.
Was Russia in cahoots with WikiLeaks over Democrat emails? 'Maybe we helped a bit', admits Putin insider
Outgoing US government has accused Russia of attempting to influence the 2016 election.
Russian diplomat says Moscow did have contact with Trump camp before election victory
Trump's ties with Russia were one of the most controversial issues of the presidential campaign.
Putin, Kim Dotcom and Julian Assange didn't want Hillary to win - they got their wish
Putin is pleased, Dotcom is keen to move to US, and Assange never wanted Clinton as president.
Russia anticipates change in relationship with Washington after Donald Trump victory
Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump as speculation builds over what it means for US-Russian ties.
Russia could attempt to interfere with German elections, warns Angela Merkel
Warning comes after Russia was accused of attempting to influence US Presidential election.
Democratic National Committee tells FBI it has evidence its headquarters was bugged – report
A private firm was allegedly hired to conduct an electronic sweep following the DNC hack.
Moulding children into soldiers at Russia's General Yermolov Cadet School
The school is a state-run institution that teaches military and patriotic classes in addition to an academic syllabus.
Russia announces new 10-hour humanitarian pause in Aleppo on 4 November
Most residents refused to leave in the October humanitarian pause fearing arrest from government forces.
Has the FBI found a link between Trump and Putin?
Intrigue deepens as conflicting reports emerge about investigation into whether Republican has Russian ties.
How Vladimir Putin's Russia has rehabilitated 1,000 years of despotic rulers
From Ivan the Terrible to Joseph Stalin, Russian strongmen are enjoying a new lease of life.
Vladislav Surkov: Who is Vladimir Putin's 'grey cardinal'?
Putin's chief political technologist, postmodern novelist, PR man – Surkov has been all of these and more.
Ex-Putin media adviser's death in Washington hotel ruled as 'accident' after days of drinking
Mikhail Lesin, the founder of Russian TV network Russia Today (RT), was found dead at a Washington hotel.
Anti-Assad rebels launch large counteroffensive against regime forces in embattled Aleppo
The offensive aims to break the siege of rebel-controlled eastern Aleppo.
Russia could overrun Nato's Baltic forces 'within 36 hours'
Think tank concludes Nato forces are six to seven times short of strength required to repel Russian attack.
Russia will attack the West if provoked in Syria, warns former UK ambassador to Moscow
Sir Anthony Brenton warns that relations with Russia the 'most dangerous I have ever seen'.
Putin slams US for alleging Russian meddling in elections
The Russian president denied that Donald Trump is the Kremlin's favoured candidate.
Surkov leaks: Thousands of hacked emails reportedly from high-ranking Kremlin official published
Russia brushes off hacking allegations as targeted Putin aide 'does not use email'.
From Donald Trump to Julian Assange - why do Western loudmouths love Vladimir Putin?
Those who appear on RT are useful idiots for a revanchist imperial power