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Yemen suffers deadly strikes as Russia calls for dialogue

Amid fresh violence in Yemen, Russia calls for dialogue to resolve what the UN says is currently 'the worst man-made humanitarian crisis'.

World News

Court shuts down Navalny election fund

A Moscow court has abolished a multi-million dollar foundation used to fund anti-corruption politician Alexei Navalny's election campaign.

World News

British army chief calls for investment in defence

The UK's chief of general staff Sir Nick Carter warns a bigger military budget is required to keep up with Russia.

Europe News

Brief: Ireland's PM and the debate over Russian propaganda

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

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Europe News

European parliament debates "problem" of Russian propaganda

State-run Russian media has been expanding its footprint for years - increasingly focused on Western audiences. From Moscow's perspective, RT and Sputnik are no different than Voice of America - winning hearts and minds, one article at a time.

Europe News

Russia targets EU in information war

The Iron Curtain has been lifted but the Cold War carries on, with social media and internet platforms now weaponized in its service.

Russia

School stabbing injures teacher, 20 students in Perm, Russia

A teacher and 11 children were hospitalised Monday during a knife fight at a school in Russia, authorities said.

Russia

Russia accuses the U.S. of undermining Iran nuclear deal

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responds to President Donald Trump's claims the U.S. could lift its sanctions over Iran's nuclear missile programme.

Syria

US is 'playing with fire', Turkey warns

Turkey claims the US is 'playing with fire' over plans to set up a border force on the Syrian frontier.

World News

Russia reinforces military presence in Crimea

Russia ramps up military reinforcements in Crimea, despite economic sanctions being extended last month,

Russia

Russian football club under fire for ‘racist’ tweet about own players

Spartak Moscow posted a video on Twitter alongside a message that appeared to refer to its own black players as “chocolates.”

USA

Birth tourism brings Russian baby boom to Miami

Social media is full of Russian women boasting about coming to America to give birth, sometimes staying at Trump properties.

Denmark

‘World’s most expensive’ vodka bottle stolen from Danish bar

The million-dollar bottle was stolen from a bar in Copenhagen on January 2, according to authorities.

Russia

Russia court upholds Navalny presidential election ban

The opposition leader reacted to the Supreme Court ruling, writing on Twitter that he and his supporters "will not recognise elections without competition"

World News

Turkey signs deal to buy missiles from Russia

President Erdoğan defended the move which has alarmed its NATO allies amid tensions with Moscow.

Russia

Putin: St Petersburg supermarket bombing 'an act of terrorism'

At least 10 people were injured on Wednesday by an explosion at a supermarket in St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and the site of a deadly subway bombing this year.

Russia

Russia’s Foreign Ministry accuses US of election meddling

The comments came after the US state department expressed concern over the decision to bar opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in the 2018 election

Moldova

What Moldova's new NATO office means for Russia—and the EU

The long-awaited opening of the NATO Liaison Office in Chisinau has polarized Moldovan society, and sparked debate, over where Moldova is headed.

Russia

UK Christmas threat from Russian Navy

The British Navy escorted a Russian warship on Christmas day after it came close to UK waters

World News

Putin opponent launches presidential bid

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny nominated by hundreds to challenge Vladimir Putin for the presidency.