Russia Russian plane crash: "external factors" blamed External factors have been blamed for a Russian plane to crash on the Sinai Peninula in Egypt which claimed 224 lives. An official for the operating 02/11/2015
Russia Sinai plane crash: the impact of social media Russia is reeling from the worst air disaster in its history. Of the 224 people on board the Kogalymavia plane from Sharm el-Sheikh, 219 were Russian 02/11/2015
Russia Sinai plane crash: first bodies arrive back in Russia A plane arrives on the tarmac at Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg. But this is no ordinary flight. On board are the first 144 bodies recovered from a 02/11/2015
Russia Russia mourns the victims of Sinai plane crash Russia is observing a day of mourning for the victims of Saturday’s plane crash in which 224 people died. Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg, the 01/11/2015
Russia Russian police raid Ukrainian library in Moscow Armed and masked police confiscated books they said contained "anti-Russian propaganda" 29/10/2015
Russia Putin's approval rating climbs to 88% A new survey suggests the approval rating for Russian President Vladimir Putin has climbed to 88 percent, only one percent from his all-time high. 61 29/10/2015
Culture news Young Chinese fashion talents China Fashion Week in Beijing looked to both the past and the future as the event showcased local talent. Traditional elements dazzle at China 28/10/2015
Russia Caviar, but no body, found in speeding hearse in Russia An unusual discovery was made when police pulled over a speeding hearse on a Russian motorway. Half a tonne of caviar was found in the vehicle, some 27/10/2015
Sport In the red corner: Former boxing star Jones Jr picks collects Russian passport Former WBA Heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr picked up his Russian passport on Tuesday over a month after being granted citizenship by President 27/10/2015
Economy Russia's Transaero airline grounded over safety fears Reports from Russia say the country’s second biggest airline, Transaero, has been grounded because of safety concerns. The transport minister has 26/10/2015
Culture news Russian documentary theatre troupe tours France Russian theatre company KnAM is in Lyon to take part in the international performance festival “Sens Interdits” Founded in 2009, the biannual 26/10/2015
Russia Assad would welcome Russian support for anti-ISIL rebels - Putin A grand coalition against ISIL militants in Syria is an initiative that Moscow would like to see and it would not displease Damascus, according to 22/10/2015
Russia Russia's Putin defends air campaign in Syria President Vladimir Putin has defended Russia’s air campaign in Syria, stressing the aim is to restore peace. He has also called for joined up 22/10/2015
Russia Syria's Assad discusses military operation in Kremlin Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks about Russia’s air operation against Islamist militants in Syria. The 21/10/2015
Russia Red faces in Moscow after France blamed for Swiss fighter jet incident with Russian politician Russia initially summoned the French ambassador to complain that a private plane carrying the Speaker of the lower house of parliament had been 20/10/2015
Russia "Support Assad" T-shirts are latest 'must have' fashion in Russia Russia’s Defence MInistry is whipping up public enthusiasm for the country’s intervention in Syria. It’s issued “T shirts emblazoned with a support 16/10/2015
Russia Brown bear shot in shopping mall in eastern Russia A Russian brown bear has become trapped in a shopping mall in the eastern city of Khabarovsk. Shopping mauled - rampaging Russian bear trashes stores 14/10/2015
Russia Russia rejects Dutch probe into MH17 crash Russia has issued a scathing response to the Dutch Safety Board’s report into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. 9K37 #BUK-M1 SA-11 14/10/2015
Russia Russian cruise missiles strikes prompt global aviation officials to issue safety alerts The cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea by Russia and destined for Syria have heightened concerns that commercial flights in the region could 12/10/2015
Russia Putin adds diplomatic strand to bolster Syrian air strikes Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone on the diplomatic offensive as Moscow’s jets continue to pound anti-government positions in Syria. Putin 12/10/2015
Russia Russia tries to reassure Saudi Arabia over Syria air strikes Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a diplomatic offensive trying to reassure Saudi Arabia that his intervention in Syria is aimed at 12/10/2015
Russia Russians "were offered an enemy" says Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky After the release of his book this week, Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky, known for his exploration of social and political structures, speaks to 09/10/2015
Russia Happy Birthday Mr President - Putin turns 63 winning a game of hockey After launching airstrikes in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to spend the rest of his birthday playing hockey. Taking to the ice in 07/10/2015
Sport Sochi gears up for Sunday's Russian Grand Prix The Black Sea resort of Sochi is putting the finishing touches to its track ahead of the Formula One Russian Grand Prix on Sunday. Last year’s race 06/10/2015
Russia NATO warns Russia over air strikes The Russian air strikes over Syria have sparked controversy beyond the conflict zone and led to a warning from NATO. It comes after Russian fighter 05/10/2015
Sport Sochi 2015: Russia's expensive Olympic village falling into ruin Eighteen months after Russia hosted the most expensive winter Olympics ever in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, the complex built to accommodate 05/10/2015