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Kharlan strikes gold in Moscow

Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan kept her composure to down Yana Egorian of Russia in the women’s sabre final at the Moscow Grand Prix on Sunday. The two-time

Russia

Moscow produces blacklist of EU citizens barred from Russia

Moscow has released a blacklist of 89 EU officials and military personnel barred from Russia.

Sport

Dolniceanu shines in Moscow

Romania’s Tiberiu Dolniceanu produced a superb display to edge out Matyas Szabo in the men’s sabre final at the Moscow Grand Prix on Saturday. The

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Police break up unsanctioned gay rally in central Moscow

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Russia

Arrests as pro and anti-gay rights activists clash in Moscow

There were clashes in Moscow as gay rights activists tried to hold an unofficial demonstration on Saturday. They were attacked by a group of Russian

Ukraine

Conflict not in our interests, says Ukraine rebel leader

The head of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin has told euronews that his separatist movement remains committed to the Minsk peace agreement, despite ongoing ceasefire violations.

Switzerland

Sepp Blatter shrugs off scandal ahead of FIFA presidential vote

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter appeared unfazed as the 65th Congress of football’s world governing body opened in Zurich. His speech to the

World News

Russia 'amassing artillery' near border with eastern Ukraine, reports suggest

Photos taken by Reuters news agency purport to show Russian troops, tanks and artillery being amassed at a temporary base near the border with

Russia

Putin classifies Russian troop deaths during peacetime a state secret

Russian President Vladimir Putin has classified deaths of Russian troops in peacetime a state secret. The move comes as Moscow stands accused of

Cuba

Castro's Cold War crocs

Ten crocodiles with a rich heritage dating back to the Cold War return to Cuba. Their parents were Castro and Hilly presented by Fidel Castro to the

Russia

Fifagate: 'I don't think bribery is likely,' says Russian anti-corruption official

The Fifagate scandal has cast a shadow over the validity of Russia’s successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup. However, the chief of the country’s

United Kingdom

Britain's Queen outlines government priorities during state opening of parliament

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has outlined the government’s legislative agenda, during the official state opening of parliament at Westminster. One of

USA

Obama denounces Russia's 'increasingly aggressive posture' on Ukraine

President Obama has said the United States is working closely with its NATO allies to join together with other countries in fighting the so-called

Russia

Russia introduces a new law against "undesirable" NGOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill which will allow foreign organisations to be banned from operating in the country. The

My Europe Series

Power play: Lithuania's quest for energy independence from Russia

Western Europe’s dependence on Russia as an indispensable source of energy has long been a fraught issue for the EU, complicating already tense

Russia

Rocket failures deal heavy blow to Russia space programme

Russia’s space industry has been dealt one of its heaviest blows since the Soviet collapse after back-to-back rocket launch failures. Russian Deputy

Russia

Iraq's PM seeks fresh support in Moscow talks

Perhaps sensing that his allies’ support for Iraq is weakening Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has flown to Moscow to try and renew the two countries

Ukraine

Moscow demands access to Russians detained in Ukraine

Kyiv says the men are Russian soldiers guilty of carrying out 'terrorist acts' in the country.

World

EU membership remains Serbia's priority, says PM Aleksandar Vucic

Though the past is difficult to forget at times, Serbia has its sights on the future. In this edition of The Global Conversation Isabelle Kumar meets Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic to talk Kosovo, EU membership and press freedom.

Ukraine

Ukraine says captured servicemen are part of Russian military group

Ukraine has released footage of one of two alleged Russian servicemen it claims to have captured. Kiev accuses the pair of being part of a special