Europe’s intrepid train travellers were handed a boost after Russia announced it was calling time on a confusing custom at its stations.

Fan ID holders will be granted visa-free entry into Russia until the end of this year. Family and friends traveling with them may also qualify for free visas.

A war of linguistics erupts in Riga as government plans to move schools to teach only in Latvian meet with disdain from Russian speaking parents

Russian ambassador to UK shrugs off reports that suspects in Skripal case were identified, says he wants confirmation from Foreign Office or Scotland Yard.

Dr Mohammad Javad Zarif told Euronews that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating a big package of economic cooperation, as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran.

Could this Russian shipwreck be laden with lost gold? #TheCube takes a look.

Moscow is accused of trying to subvert the Balkan nation’s push to join NATO and the EU, amid a strategic tug-of-war.

The EU-brokered talks in Berlin between Russia and Ukraine over the future transit of gas from Russia to the European Union concluded one round on Tuesday. They will continue in September.

The World Cup final was briefly interrupted after three intruders linked to Pussy Riot ran onto the pitch before being hauled away.

It was a World Cup of set pieces, not superstars but nevertheless some inspirational and powerful moments. Here are a few...

FIFA's diversity boss says broadcasters have been ordered to stop their cameras zooming in on "hot women" in the crowd at football matches.

Nikol Pashinyan speaks during final day of NATO summit in Brussels