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US denounces Russia's 'occupation plan' for Ukraine

In a blunt exchange at a UN Security Council meeting, the US accuses Russia of formulating an 'occupation plan' for Ukraine. Russia blames Washington and Kyiv for upsurge in fighting.

Ukraine

Russia called upon to put pressure on rebels at Ukraine crisis talks in Berlin

A withdrawal of heavy weapons and an observed demarcation line look to have been agreed - on paper at least - at urgent Ukraine crisis talks in Berlin

Ukraine

Russia has up to 9,000 troops in Ukraine, says Poroshenko

Ukraine claims Russia has up to 9,000 troops on its territory as fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian forces intensifies in the east of

Russia

Three Russian Olympic race-walker champions banned

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Ukraine

Ukraine military accuses Russia of direct attack on its forces

In one of its strongest criticisms yet of Moscow, Kyiv has claimed that its military came under direct attack from Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine

Kyiv claims victory in new battle for control of Donetsk airport

Kyiv says its troops have retaken control of areas lost to rebels around Donetsk airport

Ukraine

Fresh fighting for control of Donetsk airport in Ukraine

At least six people have been killed in fresh fighting for control of Donetsk airport in Ukraine

Lithuania

Lithuanians advised to keep calm in new "war manual"

Lithuania is publishing a manual to advise citizens on how to respond to threats amid fears Russia’s intervention in Ukraine could spread to the

Armenia

Protests in Armenia over Russian soldier suspected in family killings

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Armenia, demanding that Russia hand over a soldier suspected of killing six members of the same

Ukraine

Mass conscription in Ukraine to counter 'rise in Russian attacks'

Parliament in Kyiv brings in mass conscription, claiming rebels and Russian forces have stepped up attacks. Serbia, which has taken over the leadership of international OSCE monitors has vowed to work

Ukraine

Ukraine: Mass military call-up as bus attack victims are mourned

Ukraine’s parliament has approved a mass military call-up for the country’s conflict in the east amid security warnings that Russian forces backing

Russia

Kremlin critic Navalny detained by Moscow police for breaking house arrest terms

The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained by police as he left a Moscow radio station, accused of breaking the terms of a house

USA

US crew evacuated to Russian segment of International Space Station

Fears that a possible ammonia leak had been detected on board the International Space Station may turn out to have been a false alarm. Russian’s

Poland

Poland snubs Putin over Auschwitz anniversary

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not expected to attend Holocaust commemorations in Poland later this month as he apparently hasn’t been invited

Russia

Russian opera legend Elena Obraztsova dies at 75

Celebrated Russian mezzo soprano Elena Obraztsova has died at the age of 75. The singer, who has performed on some of the world’s most famous opera

Russia

"Crisis what crisis?" - Putin and Medvedev celebrate a Russian orthodox Christmas

Russians have been celebrating the orthodox Christian Christmas amid economic and political concerns. During midnight mass in Moscow’s Cathedral of

World News

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

In Russia, Orthodox Christians have headed to church to celebrate Christmas eve. Some worshippers consider January 6 to be the beginning of the new

Russia

Russian luxury car sales surge as rouble depreciates

Residents of Moscow are hopeful that better times are just around the corner for the Russian economy. The Rouble started this week notably lower

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Russia's winter surfers brave freezing temperatures on the waves

Russia

Russians optimistic for New Year despite looming recession

The lights of Russia’s economy are burning brightly but as the country heads into recession, many are choosing to stay at home rather than spend