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Kazakhstan

Lost in space: Progress resupply spacecraft temporarily loses signal

The Progress resupply spacecraft was temporarily lost on Tuesday morning (April 28) following take off from Kazakhstan. Russian mission control had

World News

Banned from Poland, Russia's 'Night Wolves' bikers vow to reach Berlin

A group of ten Russian bikers, known for their nationalist views, have been blocked by border control as they tried to enter Poland. The group, part

Culture news

Ambitious Málaga wants to become a new arts hub

It’s a little piece of Russia under the Málaga sun located in a former tobacco factory. The southern Spanish resort has opened a new branch of the

Russia

Germany says it will block Russian 'Night Wolves' riders

Germany says it will block some members of a Russian ultra-nationalist motorcycle club from entering the country. The “Night Wolves” set off from

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Russia

Russian pro-Putin bikers set off on controversial "Victory Ride" to Berlin

Russian pro-Putin bikers are revving up controversy, as they take part in what’s described as a “Victory Ride” to Berlin. The ride has been organised

Russia

'Putin bikers' refused entry to Poland

Poland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns that

Spain

Fuel slick washes up on Gran Canaria beaches

More than 120kg of fuel oil has been scrapped off the beaches of Gran Canaria as authorities struggle to contain the spill from a Russian fishing

Russia

Why does this man want his head transplanted?

Someone has to go first. So why not me? That is the attitude of Valery Spiridonov who is hoping to have his head transplanted onto a different body

France

France mulls refund of Mistral warship contract with Russia

France said on Wednesday it could cancel and refund a 1.2 billion euro military contract with Russia that’s been frozen for months. Paris suspended

Russia

Navalny unveils joint opposition agenda for Russian elections

Russian opposition parties who have joined forces against the Kremlin have outlined their agenda for regional elections later this year, ahead of a

World

Future of the Olympic movement at stake in Sochi

Hello and welcome to our special edition of Sports United. Can you guess where we are this week? Well we are in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi

Poland

Poland to beef up military with US missiles and French helicopters

The United States has welcomed an announcement from NATO ally Poland that it plans to buy US patriot missiles. Poland will enter into exclusive talks

Europe News

EU set to charge Gazprom in antitrust case

European regulators will formally charge Russia’s state-run energy giant Gazprom with anti-competitive practices, say sources in Brussels.

Norway

The cold war in the Arctic

Russia said on Monday its deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin had every right to visit Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, near the North Pole, despite

World News

Islamist militant leader killed by Russian troops in Dagestan

The operation in Dagestan targeted Aliaskhab Kebekov, also known as Ali Abu Mukhammad

Ukraine

US troops in Ukraine to train soldiers, angering Russia

Some 250 American troops are in Ukraine to help train local soldiers

Cinema

Stars at "Child 44" premiere saddened by reported Russian ban

As the whiff of censorship becomes ever-stronger in Russia the Sir Ridley Scott-produced "Child 44" about the Soviet Union's most infamous serial killer is reportedly banned

Ukraine

Nationalist groups claims responsibility for Ukraine killings

A Ukrainian nationalist group has claimed responsibility for the murders of two public figures in Kiev earlier this week. Journalist Oles Buzyna was

Russia

Nemtsov and Navalny opposition parties join forces against Putin in Russia

Amid the protests following the murder of Boris Nemtsov, two Russian opposition parties are joining forces to counter the Kremlin, who many believe

Ukraine

Journalist with pro-Russian views shot dead in Kyiv

A journalist known for his pro-Russian views was shot dead in Kyiv on Thursday (April 16). Oles Buzyna was gunned down near his home by two masked