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 April 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 April 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.

7 April 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

4 April 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.

4 April 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

4 April 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 2016

World News

Objectives attained: Russia withdraws troops from Syria

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

14 March 2016

Russia

Mikhail Lesin died of 'blunt force injuries' say Russian authorities

Authorities in Russia say former press minister Mikhail Lesin died of blunt force injuries to the head. He was found dead inside a hotel room last

11 March 2016

Culture news

Slovenian Putin parody goes viral

Slovenian comedian Klemen Slakonja has clocked up more online hits than his country’s entire population with his parody of Russian president Vladimir

10 March 2016

Russia

Putin and Orban talk migrants, EU relations and gas in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to Moscow.

17 February 2016

Hungary

Balancing act: Hungary treads a delicate line between Russia and the EU

Keeping a foot in both camps can be tricky. No-one knows that better than Viktor Orban, prime minister of EU-member Hungary, who visits Moscow on

16 February 2016

World

Medvedev: Syria, Ukraine and the economic crisis - an exclusive interview

Russia is increasingly feared by many in the West as a growing security threat, yet paradoxically it’s one of the key players in finding a solution

14 February 2016

Economy

Russian recession set to deepen says central bank

Russia's economy is set to dip deeper into recession according to the latest central bank forecasts as the Kremlin looks at selling stakes in state owned companies.

3 February 2016

Germany

Bavarian leader's planned meeting with Putin causes stir in Germany

Critics have warned Horst Seehofer's planned trip to Moscow could undermine the Chancellor's refugee policy.

31 January 2016

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan threatens 'consequences' for Moscow, saying Russian jet violated its airspace

The Turkish government said on Saturday that a Russian fighter jet had violated its airspace on Friday. Moscow denied the accusation. Turkey’s

31 January 2016

USA

Vladimir Putin 'a picture of corruption', says US Treasury official

A U.S. Treasury official said the United States considers Russian President Vladimir Putin to be corrupt and that it has known this for “many, many

26 January 2016