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Putin says Russia may offer fast-tracked passports to all Ukrainians

The move is likely to further inflame tensions with Kiev, just days after Russia eased the path to citizenship for residents of separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine,

USA

Russian operative Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison

The American University grad student and gun rights activist worked as an unregistered foreign agent for the Kremlin

Russia

'World's first' floating nuclear plant completes testing in Russia

Russia has said it is ready to commission the "world's only" floating nuclear power plant after running a series of successful tests.

Russia

Putin and Kim Jong Un discuss security guarantees in first summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Far East Federal University campus on Russky Island, in the city of Vladivostok on Thursday.

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Ukraine

Putin sees 'nothing wrong' with passport move after EU condemnation

Vladimir Putin said he saw "nothing wrong" with easing the path to Russian citizenship for residents of separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine after the European Union condemned the move.

Russia

Kim Jong Un greeted with bread and flowers as he arrives in Russia

The North Korean leader is to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin as he seeks to build his reputation on the global stage.

Russia

Watch: Polar bear arrives back after wandering 700km from home

Its natural habitat is the northern arctic region of Chukotka, which environmentalists say is being reduced by the impact of climate change.

World News

Kim Jong Un to meet Putin following stalled sanctions talks with U.S.

Kim Jong Un is to be welcomed to Russia for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the stalled talks between the US and North Korea over sanctions relief Pyongyang had sought.

Russia

How is Russia reacting to Zelenskiy's election win in Ukraine?

Euronews correspondent Galina Polonskaya reports that some Russian politicians are hailing the comedian's victory as a rejection by the Ukrainian voters of Poroshenko's anti-Russian stance.

Europe Decoded

Polar bear found 700km from home as climate blamed for habitat loss

The bear was spotted on Wednesday by locals in the village of Tilichiki. Its natural habitat is thought to be some 700km away in the northern arctic region around Chukotka.

Ukraine

Ukraine poised to step into the unknown with election runoff

Comedian and TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks set to win by a landslide - but what does he stand for, and how could Ukraine change if he wins the presidency?

Russia

How much does Vladimir Putin earn? Not as much as last year...

Putin's financial declaration reported a fairly unpretentious salary in 2018, compared to 2017.

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Swimwear-clad skiers defy the cold in Siberia to mark end of winter

More than 1,500 Russian skiers and snowboarders have marked the end of winter season by riding the slopes in their swim wear.

Russia

Russian security forces storm suspected IS terror cell in Siberia

Russian security forces storm suspected IS terror cell in Siberia

Russia

Watch: Russia seeks to send more tourists to its Arctic zone

The country has the largest share of Arctic territory, but only 5% of those who visit are Russian. Tours are still extremely expensive, ranging from €8,250 up to €27,500.

Russia

Russia prison chief rejects claim jail yoga could 'turn inmates gay'

An official with the Russian prison service has said yoga lessons will continue, rejecting a theologist's suggestion that it could spark riots

Russia

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

Russia

Erdogan and Putin to talk arms sales despite US warnings

"Turkey must choose," American Vice-President Mike Pence, warned last week.

United Kingdom

"Everyone" would be dead if Russia led Novichok attack, victim told

"I didn't really get any answers. I just got Russian propaganda," the man whose partner died of Novichok said.

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Russia's Kemerovo ski resort dresses up for carnival

Hundreds of extreme snow lovers made a massive descent in bright carnival In the Kemerovo region on the territory of the famous ski resort Sheregesh