Vladimir Putin

Security document issued by President Vladimir Putin also lists threat from bio weapons.

Official records show nearly 2,900 Russians are fighting or have fought for the terror group in Iraq and Syria.

Defence, energy and infrastructure deals inked to deepen relations between New Delhi and Moscow.

Perfume inspired by Russian president has "soft yet firm" character, according to its creator.

Moscow is even ready to supply arms to Afghanistan's Islamist group, says President Putin's envoy.

The former oil tycoon and scourge of Vladimir Putin is considering escaping Russia's grasp with UK asylum application.

Modi's visit comes amidst recession in Russia and Western economic sanctions.

US expands existing list of economic sanctions against Russia by adding 34 individuals and entities.

The former KGB officer honoured members of the Russian security intelligence services.

Ukraine's £2bn debt payment was due this weekend.

Trump's admiration for Russia's strongman president is evidently mutual.

Many Russians have internalised the values of the old Soviet Union and don't expect basic justice.

Major world powers are due to meet in New York on 18 December to discuss the stalemate in the war-torn country.

Constitutional Court can nullify ECHR rulings if they are deemed in violation of the constitution.

Two markets in Idlib and Aleppo were struck by the jets.

Russian defence minister said warplanes have conducted 4,000 combat sorties in Syria.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says Russian forces are ousting ethnic Turkmen and Sunni Muslims in the region.

Confusion over how to beat Isis gives Putin an opportunity to seem proactive and powerful.

Khodorkovsky says Russian authorities have summoned him for questioning.

Russia has launched 1,920 strikes against Isis since 5 December, state media claims.

Syria's ally Russia is waging an air campaign in support of President Bashar al-Assad.

Pugachev says case is part of a move to seize his assets after he fell out with Russian president

Two sculptors in St Petersburg have made a life-sized Vladimir Putin, and his dog, out of chocolate.

At annual address to parliament Putin repeated allegations of Turkish complicity with Isis.

Moscow launches first leg of undersea electricity supply system linking Russian mainland and Crimean peninsula.

Tensions between the two nations show no signs of easing since Turkey shot down a Russian warplane.

US president reiterates Washington's support for Turkey in defending its territorial airspace.

Turkish holiday ban after Russian jet was shot down has made holidaymakers look elsewhere.

Turkish president responds to 'slander', challenges Putin to resign if unable to prove the claims.

Russia continues to snub Turkey's repeated attempts to hold bilateral talks over downed jet.