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EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

The European Council has extended economic sanctions targeting specific sections of the Russian economy for a further six months.

Russia

Russian and Turkish foreign ministers meet in Sochi

The meeting in the Russian Black Sea resort was between Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.

Russia

Firefighting plane lost in Russia

Communication with the aircraft has been lost and a search is underway. 11 firefighters and crew are on board.

World News

Putin rejects new arms race and builds bridges with Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed his country's diplomats in Moscow.

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Russia extends ban on Western food products

President Vladimir Putin has extended a Russian ban on food products from Western countries until the end of 2017.

Turkey

Russia and Turkey agree to 'normalise' trade and economic relations

A year ago, they were shaking hands, then relations cooled to icy temperatures, but now it seems Russia and Turkey could be on the road to restoring ties.

Turkey

What is behind Turkey's recent diplomatic push?

June 27 was a day of dramatic change in Turkish Foreign policy.

World News

Conflicting messages from Turkey over Russian jet

Ankara now says it will not pay compensation to Russia, despite expressing regret over the downing of one of its fighter jets last year.

Turkey

Erdogan writes to Kremlin to end rift over downed jet

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has written to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a bid to end a standoff between the two nations sparked by the shooting down of a Russian…

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General Leonardo Tricarico: NATO "not prepared for real dangers" [full transcript]

World News

Why NATO is missing the point with Russia

Migration, terrorism and cyber security are the real threats the alliance is facing, according to one of Italy's most senior military figures.

China

Putin signs energy deals with China

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to China to sign a series of energy deals.

Russia

Russian governor Nikita Belykh held over 'large bribe' in corruption probe

The governor of the central Russian Kirov region has been detained, “accused of accepting a 400,000 euro bribe’:http://tass.

Sport

Interview: 'In the head of a hooligan'

Paula Vilaplana, Euronews (E): ‘‘Hello and welcome.

United Kingdom

Russia reacts to the Brexit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected allegations by British Prime Minister David Cameron that Russia would welcome Britain’s vote to leave the European…

Russia

Russia must be ready to respond to NATO's 'aggressive actions', says Putin

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia must boost its combat readiness in response to NATO’s “aggressive actions” near its borders.

Russia

Athletes cleared for Rio will compete under Russian flag - IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says track and field athletes from Russia and Kenya can be evaluated individually by the IAAF to determine if they can compete in…

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Belarus stages re-enactment of Napoleonic wars

The sound of shooting cannons and pistols and clouds of smoke filled a park in Minsk during a re-enactment of a Napoleonic battle.

Sport

Wales roast Russia to romp to top of Euro 2016 Group B

With France and Switzerland already qualified from group A, Monday was the moment when group B’s fate was sealed, one of the most equal of groups.

Russia

Russia: at least 13 children die in summer boat trip

In Russia, at least thirteen children have died after boats capsized in stormy weather on a lake in the northwest of the country.