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Plane crash kills two in Moscow

Russia

United States orders closure of Russian consulate

The US has ordered Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and buildings in Washington and New York that house trade missions.

Russia

Is this the secret villa of Russia president Vladimir Putin?

USA

US gives Russia 48 hours to close consulate in San Francisco

US orders the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and annexes in Washington DC and New York by September 2.

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Sport

FIFA World Cup Trophy goes on tour

Hungary

Vladimir Putin visits Hungary for trade talks and judo championships

Vladamir Putin visits Hungary to attend the world judo championships and to meet Viktor Orban

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

Russia

More than a dozen dead in Russian bus crash

The victims were workers abord a bus that plunged into the Black Sea

Ukraine

Ukraine shows off its military might, but pledges diplomacy first

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day in Kiev in front a crowd of thousands as the US pledges support in its stand against Russian aggression

Sudan

Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead at his home

Mirgayas Shirinskiy's body was discovered in a swimming pool.

Russia

Moscow court places Kirill Serebrennikov under house arrest

A Moscow court has placed Kirill Serebrennikov under house arrest.

Cult

From Moscow to Vladivostok in a truck

Russia

Russia names Anatoly Antonov as new US ambassador

Russian President Vladimir Putin has named hardliner Anatoly Antonov as his replacement for Sergei Kislyak as US ambassador.

Syria

Russian jets 'destroy ISIL column' in Syria

The defence ministry in Moscow claims over 200 militants were killed in an airstrike near Deir al-Zor.

Russia

Knife attacker runs amok in Siberia

At least eight people hurt in Surgut in north-eastern Russian

USA

Vladimir Putin trusted more than Donald Trump, says poll

Italy

Italy accuses Russia of huge hack of its foreign ministry outposts

Italy's Foreign Ministry has confirmed a Russian hack of its diplomatic facilities "lasted years".

Russia

Miners remain missing at Russia largest diamond pit

A flood last week trapped over a hundred workers in an underground shaft and rescuers are scrabbling to rescue the remaining nine miners.

Turkey

Turkey arrest Russian over Incirlik terror plot

USA

Russian surveillance plane causes stir in skies over Washington

An authorised flight by a Russian surveillance plane has flown low over Washington, causing a stir.