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Russia bribery inquiry - more suspects?

There could be more suspects in a criminal case, which has seen Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev detained on bribery charges.

Syria

Russian planes resume intense air strikes in Syria

Russian planes have taken to the skies over Syria again after a 28-day pause targeting Islamic militant groups in Idlib and Homs.

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Russian economy minister charged with bribery

60-year-old technocrat Alexei Ulyukayev is the highest-ranking Russian official to be arrested while in office since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Russia

Russia's economy minister charged with bribery

60-year-old technocrat Alexei Ulyukayev is the highest-ranking Russian official to be arrested while in office since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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Russian economy minister is detained over bribery allegations

Russia’s Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been detained over the equivalent of an alleged 1.

USA

Trump and Putin agree to 'improve relations'

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in a telephone conversation to try to mend ties between their two countries .

Russia

Trump and Putin talk on the telephone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump have agreed to work towards "normalising relations" between their two countries.

Bulgaria

Moldova and Bulgaria swing to the East as pro-Putin parties win presidential vote

The presidential election results in Bulgaria and Moldova show a distinct pro-Russian political trend.

World News

Pro-Russia candidate wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off

Russia-friendly newcomer to politics, Rumen Radev defeats Bulgarian government candidate in presidential vote

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Kremlin-leaning candidate set to win presidential election run-off

The outcome could see the Black Sea state move closer to Russia.

Sport

Unbeaten Republic of Ireland inch closer to 2018 World Cup with win over Austria

The Republic of Ireland boosted their chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia after they beat Austria for the first time since 1963 to move top of qualifying Group…

Syria

Assad forces retake parts of Aleppo as rebels move on Raqqa

In Syria desperate fighting on many fronts

Sport

2018 World Cup qualifying: England celebrate biggest win over Scotland in 41 years

Nations continued their quest to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Friday.

Syria

Russia wants international inspection in Aleppo over Syrian rebel 'chemical weapons use'

The Syrian opposition denies allegations by Moscow that its personnel found shells with toxic chemicals launched by rebels in the northern city.

World News

Medvedev's Middle East mission - Russian PM meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders

The war in Syria, nuclear proliferation and trade have topped talks between Russia and Israel during a three day tour to the Middle East by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry…

USA

Russia's Lavrov: "We expect relations with Washington to become smoother"

European allies are nervous, while Moscow seems delighted about the change of guard in Washington

World News

Russian warships 'ward off a Dutch submarine'

Russian warships have been forced to drive away a Dutch submarine which were apparently tailing the convoy including the Admiral Kutznetsov aircraft carrier, according to a military spokesperson

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Foreign leaders pledge to work with Trump

However, some officials expressed alarm that the vote could mark the end of an era in which Washington promotesdemocratic values and is seen by its allies as a guarantor of peace.

Russia

Moscow locals look forward to Trump presidency

Following the US election result, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state news agency Tass that the level of Moscow’s relations with Washington “is not living up to Russia’s…

Russia

Russia ready to restore relations with US, says Vladimir Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin was among the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory.

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