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Denmark

‘World’s most expensive’ vodka bottle stolen from Danish bar

The million-dollar bottle was stolen from a bar in Copenhagen on January 2, according to authorities.

Russia

Russia court upholds Navalny presidential election ban

The opposition leader reacted to the Supreme Court ruling, writing on Twitter that he and his supporters "will not recognise elections without competition"

World News

Turkey signs deal to buy missiles from Russia

President Erdoğan defended the move which has alarmed its NATO allies amid tensions with Moscow.

Russia

Putin: St Petersburg supermarket bombing 'an act of terrorism'

At least 10 people were injured on Wednesday by an explosion at a supermarket in St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and the site of a deadly subway bombing this year.

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Russia

Russia’s Foreign Ministry accuses US of election meddling

The comments came after the US state department expressed concern over the decision to bar opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in the 2018 election

Moldova

What Moldova's new NATO office means for Russia—and the EU

The long-awaited opening of the NATO Liaison Office in Chisinau has polarized Moldovan society, and sparked debate, over where Moldova is headed.

Russia

UK Christmas threat from Russian Navy

The British Navy escorted a Russian warship on Christmas day after it came close to UK waters

World News

Putin opponent launches presidential bid

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny nominated by hundreds to challenge Vladimir Putin for the presidency.

Russia

Thousands endorse Navalny for 2018 Russian Presidential elections

Russian electoral officials deemed Alexei Navalny as ineligible to run due to a criminal conviction, saying “only a miracle” would help him get registered.

Romania

100 years on from Romania's 'Great Union', Moldova won't choose sides

For Romania and Moldova, 2018 will mark a bittersweet historical moment: the centennial of the Great Union, which brought together the key Romanian-inhabited provinces: Bessarabia, Transylvania and the Romanian Kingdom.

Russia

Russian presidential candidates prepare to challenge Vladimir Putin

Russia's political parties officially nominate their candidates for next years presidential election that is widely expected to hand President Vladimir Putin another six-year term.

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Russian president, Vladimir Putin plays ice hockey match in Red Square

The Night Hockey league was founded in 2011 during Putin's term as a prime minister and received its name from the president's late working schedule.

United Kingdom

Russian media tweet investigation

USA

Trump denies he plans to fire Mueller

As the Russia investigation heats up, US President Donald Trump denies he plans to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Sport

Day two in the World Judo Masters

Georgia dominates on the second day of the World Judo Masters in St. Petersburg, Russia

Russia

CIA 'helped foil terrorist attack in Russia'

A statement on the Kremlin's website says President Vladimir Putin called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information provided by the CIA.

Sport

World Judo Masters: St. Petersburg

Day 1 at the World Judo Masters in St. Petersburg, Russia and the man of the day was reigning World Champion Hashimoto Soichi of Japan

World News

Russia ‘could cut’ internet sea cables in new threat to West – UK defe

Sir Stuart Peach, also a senior NATO figure, says the Russian navy poses a threat that could catastrophically damage the West’s economy and way of life.

Russia

Russia's 'Paris Hilton' ready to take on President Vladimir Putin

Ksenia Sobchak, the former reality TV star once called Russia's Paris Hilton and now a 36 year old mother, says she ready to take on the controversial and powerful Russian leader.

Russia

US strike on North Korea would be catastrophic, says Putin

Russia's president says the Korean crisis must be resolved through talks.