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Russia holds biggest ever military parade to mark Victory Day

Russia has held its biggest ever military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, or the Great Patriotic War as its known in

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[Live] Victory Day in Russia: 70th anniversary of the end of World War II

Russia commemorates 70 years since German forces surrendered to the Soviet Union’s Red Army, officially ending World War II in Europe. Follow our

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Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies

In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this

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Marriage of Figaro returns to Bolshoi after 20 years

One of Mozart’s most famous operas, ‘The Mariage of Figaro’, is returning to Moscow’s Bolshoi after a 20-year break. The last time the masterpiece

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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

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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.

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Putin swats down Russian worries on annual televised call-in

Concerning everything Russians want to know about their president’s worldview, once a year, Vladimir Putin accepts their questions, sent through a

Greece

Greece confirms it will meet IMF loan repayment deadline

The cheque is in the post. Greece has confirmed it’s made arrangements for the payment today of a 450 million-euro loan installment to the

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Greece and Russia create new foundation for bilateral relations

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras did not ask for financial aid at talks in Moscow on Wednesday (April 8) but Russia could provide credits for

Ukraine

Ukraine, when eastern protests developed into war

Several thousand angry demonstrators gathered on 6th April one year ago, outside the regional government building in Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine

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SportAccord pushes into Russia with new Moscow office

SportAccord has opened its first regional headquarters, in Moscow, with a host of past and current sporting stars on hand for the launch. The new

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Russia celebrates Crimea takeover

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Moscow flames at Novodevichy Convent spark false rumours of Kremlin fire

Fire broke out in scaffolding surrounding the Novodevichy Convent, lighting up the Moscow night sky. The site is a popular tourist attraction and one of the Russian capital's historical and architectu

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Putin is not ill. He's at his country residence, says Russian TV

Russian state television has aired footage it says shows President Vladimir Putin at his country residence in Novo-Ogaryovo on Friday. It shows the

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Shooting for the starts - British soprano plans a live concert from space

British soprano Sarah Brightman is training for the gig of her life and preparing for a unique performance: a live concert from space. The fifty-four

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Thousands in Moscow attend funeral of Boris Nemtsov

Thousands of people, many carrying red carnations, queued on Tuesday to pay their respects to Boris Nemtsov, the Kremlin critic who was murdered on

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Female pilot jailed in Russia proclaimed a 'hero of Ukraine'

Jailed in Russia, Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko has been awarded the title ‘Hero of Ukraine’ as fears grow for her health more than two

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Moscow offers reward for information about Nemtsov killer

Russia announces a reward of 45,000 euros in Nemtsov case

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Memorial march: "My hope for Russia has died with the death of Boris Nemtsov"

Tens of thousands turn out for a march in memory of the murdered opposition figure Boris Nemtsov

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Tens of thousands march in Moscow in memory of Boris Nemtsov

Tens of thousands attend a memorial march in Moscow after the murder of prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov