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Simon Heffer: Vladimir Putin shows up the West once more with Russia military intervention in Syria
He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.
Isis in Syria: Iran and Russia intensify pitch for Assad role in transition
Hassan Rohani and Vladimir Putin lobby for Bashar al-Assad.
Iraq agrees to share intelligence with Russia, Iran and Syria in battle against Isis
Announcement comes with Russia stepping up military involvement in Middle East.
David Cameron to call for Syria solution with Assad's role in transition
Prime Minister set to back Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond's earlier views on Syrian crisis.
Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin to hold talks on sidelines of UN meeting
While US says Ukraine will top agenda, Russia insists talks will focus on Syria.
(The real) Putin offers to meet Elton John
Pop star fell victim to pranksters who impersonated the Russian president during a phone call earlier this month
Sinn Fein and black power Uhuru Movement attend Kremlin-funded 'anti-globalisation' conference
Conference comes as Russia attempts to stir up divisions in the West.
Should the West collaborate with Russia in the fight against Islamic State?
As Russia increases military support for Assad regime, should West join Putin's 'anti-terror coalition'?
Ukraine launches investigation after Putin and Berlusconi quaff £60,000 bottle of wine
Political allies and friends sampled 18th century vintage on visit to historic Crimea winery.
Russia does not have the means or desire to defeat Isis in Syria and Vladimir Putin knows it
Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.
Ukraine bans ex Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi for 3 years to protect 'national security interests'
Poroshenko designates Berlusconi as persona non grata and takes Western journalists off sanction lists.
Putin call to Elton John on LGBT rights turns out to be a hoax
The Kremlin denied that such a conversation had ever taken place between the two.
Vladimir Putin calls for West to back Assad and defends military support for Syrian government
Speech comes as Russia sends arms and military personnel to Syria.
Donald Trump fooled into tweeting photo of new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
Trump is tricked into tweeting a joke picture once again, believing that the new Labour leader was a fan.
Russia confirms its military presence in Syria
Breaking: Confirmation comes as US attempts to block Russian military build-up in Syria.
Chinese Vice Premier Yang backs Putin's idea of developing Russia's run-down Far East region
Russia is looking to develop natural resources in cooperation with China, but Chinese support may be limited.
Syria: Bashar al-Assad ready to share power, says Vladimir Putin
Russian president urges US to work with Assad regime to defeat Isis.
Giving Russia the top job at the UN is an Orwellian nightmare and a betrayal of global peace efforts
Vladimir Putin and his cohorts have used their UN position to thwart efforts for peace in Syria and Ukraine
Vladimir Putin workout: Watch Russian president pumping iron
Video shows Putin hit the gym with Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev.
Ukraine's top UK diplomat: Russia should be kicked off the UN security council
Ihor Kyzym, chargé d'affaires at the Ukrainian embassy in London, talks to IBTimes UK.
Is Jeremy Corbyn Putin's latest 'useful idiot' in Europe?
Corbyn has called for closer ties with Russia and claims Nato instigated Ukraine conflict.
Russia: Endangered Siberian tiger cub killed with point-blank gunshot [Graphic video]
Loggers apparently spotted near the scene of the killing of cub that was part of Putin conservation programme.
Russia: Outrage as Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov pictured wearing £397,000 watch
Dmitry Peskov photographed wearing timepiece costing four times his annual salary.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Putin to veto 'inexpedient' UN tribunal into downing of plane
Russian president tells Dutch leader he hasn't had enough access to the investigation.
Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko creates portrait of Vladimir Putin from 5000 bullet cases
Marchenko is gaining fame for turning the ugly remnants of war into creative works of art.
Fifa corruption scandal: Sepp Blatter deserves Nobel Prize claims Vladimir Putin
Remarks come as Fifa is embroiled in corruption scandal.
Russia outlines plans to boost Arctic military presence in new naval doctrine
The Kremlin claims the plans are a response to Nato activity on its borders.
Berlusconi claims Putin offered to make him Russian finance minister
"My future? Becoming minister for my friend Putin," former Italian prime minister allegedly said at party.
Russia: Novaya Gazeta newspaper critical of Putin faces closure after warning about foul language
A Russian newspaper that has long challenged Vladimir Putin gets warning after partially printing swearword.
Ukraine: Thousands of far-right supporters rally in Kiev calling for impeachment of President Poroshenko
Supporters of Right Sector movement converged on Kiev's Independence Square in demo against government.