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Putin says Russia is to beef up its nuclear arsenal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow is boosting its nuclear arsenal. It comes after Kremlin officials denounced a US plan to

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Ukraine risks resurgence of fighting

While fighting has started up again in eastern Ukraine, Sloviansk seems to have calmed down. Swiss RSI. In Donetsk, there has been new fighting in

Vatican

Pope calls on Putin to make "sincere, great effort" for Ukraine peace

There was an apparent air of awkwardness as Pope Francis welcomed the Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican. The pair met for about 50

Italy

Putin hails "special relationship" with Italy on Milan visit

Italy’s playing host to the Russian President at the Milan Expo. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi offered no sign of breaking ranks with his European

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Absent from G7, Putin says Russia 'no threat' to West

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The complete blacklist of EU officials banned from Russia

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Putin classifies Russian troop deaths during peacetime a state secret

Russian President Vladimir Putin has classified deaths of Russian troops in peacetime a state secret. The move comes as Moscow stands accused of

Russia

Russia: FIFA arrests are 'obvious attempt' to stop Blatter re-election

Russia is accusing the US of meddling outside its jurisdiction, after the arrests of top FIFA officials. President Vladimir Putin says America is

Russia

Russia introduces a new law against "undesirable" NGOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill which will allow foreign organisations to be banned from operating in the country. The

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Iraq's PM seeks fresh support in Moscow talks

Perhaps sensing that his allies’ support for Iraq is weakening Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has flown to Moscow to try and renew the two countries

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New bust depicts Putin as Roman emperor

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Sanctions mentioned in positive talks between the US and Russia in Sochi

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds positive talks with Russian leadership during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began.

Russia

Kerry holds 'frank' talks with Putin in Russia

The US Secretary of State and the Russian president and foreign minister have held talks in Sochi, in John Kerry's first visit to Russia since the start of the Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine

Putin says Ukraine peace "moving forward" despite problems

The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. Angela Merkel joined Vladimir

Ukraine

Putin and Merkel agree Ukraine peace deal not being respected

The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Angela Merkel joined Vladimir Putin in laying

Russia

Castro meets Putin in Moscow

Gearing up for Saturday's Victory Day Parade Cuban President Raul Castro met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Russia

Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies

In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this

World News

Banned from Poland, Russia's 'Night Wolves' bikers vow to reach Berlin

A group of ten Russian bikers, known for their nationalist views, have been blocked by border control as they tried to enter Poland. The group, part

Russia

Russian pro-Putin bikers set off on controversial "Victory Ride" to Berlin

Russian pro-Putin bikers are revving up controversy, as they take part in what’s described as a “Victory Ride” to Berlin. The ride has been organised

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'Putin bikers' refused entry to Poland

Poland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns that