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Russian historian rescued from river while trying to dispose lover's dismembered body
The 63-year-old man was caught on camera falling off a bridge while trying to throw murdered girlfriend's body parts into a river.
Russian Influence Operations Extend Into Egypt
Russia's efforts to sow discord, discontent and chaos extend far beyond the U.S., including into leading media outlets in the Arab world.
Putin's New Hypersonic Missiles Are 'Invincible': US And Russia Stir More Tension
Russia announced its plan to develop new missiles that are invincible following the fallout of its nuclear agreement with the United States.
Russia To Develop New Missile Weapons After US Withdraws From INF
Russia revealed plans to develop new weapons following its falling-out with the United States on the INF treaty.
What Is INF Treaty? US-Russia Arms Control Agreement Could Be History Soon
On Dec. 4, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave Russia 60 days to "return to compliance" with the INF Treaty, failing which the U.S. would suspend its obligations to the treaty.
Fake news spreads significantly faster than the truth - but don't blame Russian bots
An MIT report shows how false news spreads "faster and deeper" than real news items on Twitter.
Watch Russian far-right candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky drenched by angry female opponent
Ultra-nationalist candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky called Ksenia Sobchak a "whore" during bad-tempered TV debate.
Putin reveals Russia has tested an 'invincible' nuclear missile in State of Nation address
Russia has tested an "invincible" nuclear cruise missile that cannot be intercepted by enemy measures, claimed the country's president Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin extremely concerned over what is happening in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
President Vladimir Putin spoke to Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron over the violence in Syria.
Trump branded 'human rights offender' alongside Duterte and Putin in Amnesty report
Amnesty names US President Donald Trump a "human rights offender" alongside Rodrigo Duterte, Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.
Silvio Berlusconi claims he ended the Cold War in 2002
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi claims he ended Cold War by bringing the US and Russia together.
War crimes? Syrian and Russian air strikes 'target markets and hospitals'
Over Syrian 1,000 civilians, many of them children, were killed in the first week of February alone as air strikes hit hospitals, schools and markets.
Russian pupils draw Putin as a sun god, a giant and an astronaut
Russian children have been invited to reimagine their leader in a drawing contest organised to coincide with forthcoming national elections.
Who is Pavel Grudinin? Meet the 'Russian Trump' taking on Putin
He made his fortune in strawberry farming and the millionaire's populist style has been compared to that of Donald Trump.
MI6 alert over Putin-connected Russian oligarchs profiting on London Stock Exchange
EN+, controlled by billionaire Oleg Deripaska, has close links to Russian president and sanctioned bank but MI6 not alerted to stock exchange listing.
Top US official binned at last minute 'Kremlin list' of Russian oligarchs with Putin ties says expert
The Kremlin list to name and shame Russians with links with Vladimir Putin was binned for a Forbes list of the country's richest people, which includes Roman Abramovich.
Kremlin accuses US of attempting to interfere in presidential elections with threat of sanctions
President Vladimir Putin's spokesman affirms Washington's role will have no consequence on the presidential polls in March.
Putin critic Navalny's office raided after he called for rallies against 'thieves, bigots and perverts'
Russian police raided opposition leader Alexei Navalny's office after he called for a mass protest against "thieves, bigots and perverts in power".
Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Russia for a quick meeting with Vladimir Putin
Although the agenda for the meeting is not known, Syria and Iran's presence in the strife-torn region are expected to figure.
'Ideological warfare': Russia bans Death of Stalin over 'offensive' depiction of Soviet-era life
Some Russian politicians have opposed the release of the film, which they claim is "extremist" and offensive.
Pussy Riot members seek asylum in Sweden after 'persecution' in Russia over anti-Putin protests
Punk art collective gained worldwide fame in 2012 when they staged an anti-Putin protest in Moscow's Cathedral.
Is Putin actually three different people? Outlandish conspiracy obsesses over Russian president's ears
Three different pictures, three different results - what the hell is going on with the Russian president's ears?
Russian President Vladimir Putin strips off and plunges into ice hole to celebrate Orthodox Epiphany
Russian President Vladimir Putin immersed himself in a frozen lake to celebrate Epiphany, a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity marking the baptism of Jesus.
Is a war brewing between Russia and Ukraine over Moscow's actions in Donbas?
Kiev adopted a law labelling Moscow as an "aggressor" state in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.
Russian elections: Vladimir Putin attempting to become 'emperor for life'
Vladimir Putin's main opposition rival has hit out at the Russian leader and his near 20-year grip on power.
Donald Trump says Washington is 'a mean and deceptive place'
President Donald Trump said Russia was helping North Korea evade sanctions and added that the US forces required more anti-missile defence measures in place.
Vladimir Putin more popular than Donald Trump and Theresa May, reveals new international poll
Russian President Vladimir Putin is viewed more favourably around the world than US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Is North Korea ready for another nuclear test? Satellite images spot hectic tunnelling activities
Satellite images spotted ramped up tunnelling activities at Punggye-ri's West Portal, indicating Pyongyang's continued efforts to keep the site ready for further testing.
Vladimir Putin: North Korea's Kim Jong-un is a mature and competent politician
The Russian president insists the only way to ease tensions in the Korean peninsula is through dialogue process.
It was Christmas Day yesterday in parts of the world. See how the holiday was celebrated
Orthodox Christians in Russia, Greece, Ethiopia and other countries around the world celebrated Christmas Day yesterday (Sunday 7 January).