Ukraine

Hero's welcome for Ukraine pilot Nadiya Savchenko after Russia prisoner swap

Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko arrived home to scenes of jubilation on Wednesday after her release by Russia in a prisoner swap and she promptly offered to fight again for Kyiv in its confl

25/05/2016

Ukraine

Ukrainian pilot Savchenko back in Kyiv after 2 years in Russian jail

Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko arrived home in Kyiv on Wednesday (May 25) after nearly two years in a Russian jail, part of an exchange in which two Russians held in Ukraine were returned t

25/05/2016

Russia

Ukraine pilot Nadiya Savchenko 'has arrived in Kyiv' in prisoner swap with Russia

Detained Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko ‘has arrived in Kyiv’ after being flown home in a prisoner swap with Russia, reports say.

25/05/2016

Syria

Syria: Russian orchestra holds concert in Palmyra ruins

Playing for Syria, in Syria: Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra has staged a surprise classical music concert in the Roman amphitheatre in Palmyra

06/05/2016

Russia

Russia launches rocket from new Vostochny cosmodrome

Russia has launched its first rocket from a new cosmodrome 24-hours after a technical glitch forced lift off to be put back, much to the annoyance of President Vladimir Putin.

28/04/2016

Sport

Fifa boss Infantino meets Putin in Moscow ahead of 2018 World Cup

New Fifa boss Gianni Infantino has held meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

20/04/2016

Sport

Putin says meldonium use not an issue, Russia must work closer with sports bodies

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual televised phone-in with the Russian people, has spent a portion of the broadcast discussing doping in

14/04/2016

Russia

Putin defends Syria policy and dismisses Panama Papers in Russia TV phone-in

Vladimir Putin has used his annual live TV phone-in to say that Russia’s intervention in Syria left the government’s forces there in a position to

14/04/2016

Economy

Putin attempts to reassure Russia as economy continues to decline

Russian President Vladimir Putin has tried to reassure ordinary Russians about the state of the country's economy.

14/04/2016

Russia

Five strange questions asked to Vladimir Putin, and his answers

Following Vladimir Putin’s annual public question and answer session, we look at five of the most unusual questions he was asked, and how he

14/04/2016

Russia

Putin defends Russia's Syrian intervention and withdrawal in TV phone-in

Vladimir Putin has used his annual live TV phone-in to say that Russia’s intervention in Syria left the government’s forces there in a position to

14/04/2016

World News

Panama papers a 'western effort to weaken Russia' - Putin

The documents leaked from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca name Putin's friend Sergei Roldugin as the owner of two offshore companies involved in some suspicious transactions.

07/04/2016

Russia

'Putinophobia abroad': Panama Papers 'direct attack on Russian president' - Kremlin

Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Russian President Vladimir Putin has very publically labelled the Panama Papers revelations an attack on

04/04/2016

Russia

'Panama Papers': Putin's circle

Putin's name does not appear in the leaked documents, but those of some of his very close friends do.

04/04/2016

Panama

Panama Papers summary: the financial secrets of the global elite

A cache of more than 11 million secret documents has cast a light on the financial dealings of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people

04/04/2016

Economy

Rosneft is 'coping' with low oil price, makes investment pledge

Despite low oil prices Russian energy giant Rosneft says it is coping and has pledged to invest more to ensure it can honour its long-term supply deals.

29/03/2016

Syria

Russia pursues Syria pullout but 'will continue fighting terrorist groups'

Three Russian heavy attack helicopters headed home from Syria on Monday, in line with President Vladimir Putin’s declared withdrawal this month of

28/03/2016

Russia

Putin warns his army is ready to re-deploy in Syria if necessary

Kremlin medal ceremony marks the official end of Russia's five-and-a-half month campaign

17/03/2016

World News

Russia begins withdrawal from Syria, pilots welcomed home as heroes

The international community has reacted with surprise to the news that Russia is to pull out the "main part" of its forces from Syria

15/03/2016

World News

Objectives attained: Russia withdraws troops from Syria

Vladimir Putin says Russian forces helped prepare the ground for a ceasefire

14/03/2016