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US National Security Advisor warns Russia 'Don't mess with elections'

US National Security Adviser John Bolton addressed reporters following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid talks that the US could pull out of a Cold War-era arms-control treaty.

World

Russia slams US plan to withdraw from nuclear treaty

Supporters say it sends a strong message to Russia. Critics say it tears up a landmark arms control treaty.

World

People are still reeling from attack on college in Kerch

In Crimea, people are still reeling from a gun and bomb attack on a technical college in Kerch, which claimed the lives of 20 people.

Russia

Putin blames 'globalisation' for Crimea school shooting

The Russian President also linked the rampage, in which at least 20 people were killed, to US school shootings.

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Russia

Watch: Putin powers around F1 circuit in latest manly pursuit

Vladimir Putin took a Russian-made luxury car for a spin around a F1 track in his latest testosterone-charged photo opportunity.

World

Medvedev slams EU's "hasty decisions" on Russia sanctions

The latest edition of Global Conversation has an exclusive interview with Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev.

Russia

Navalny released after 20 days in jail

Navalny released after 20 days in jail

World

Second Skripal poisoning suspect was decorated as a hero by Putin in 2014: Bellingcat

Alexander Mishkin, the second man accused of poisoning Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, was decorated as a hero by Putin in 2014, said investigative group Bellingcat.

United Kingdom

Real identity of second Russian linked to Skripal poisoning revealed by Bellingcat

The second Russian who Britain says was responsible for the poisoning of former double-agent. Sergei Skripal was a military doctor for Russia's GRU military intelligence unit, investigative website Bellingcat said on Monday.

Slovakia

Russian biker gang stirs controversy and divide in Slovakia

A small village in Slovakia has seen a massive influx of people over the past couple of months. It followed the arrival of the Night Wolves — an infamous Russian motorbike gang with ties to President Vladimir Putin — who opened their European headquarters on a nearby pig farm.

World

UK Foreign Secretary calls out Russian cyberattacks in pointed statement

"We will expose the Russian intelligence service" - the message from British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt as Britain takes aim at Russia. The UK foreign office is blaming Russian intelligence services for six cyber-attacks in an aggressive statement that directly implicates Vladimir Putin.

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UK blames Kremlin for ‘reckless’ cyber attacks

Britain accuses Russian military intelligence of an indiscriminate campaign of cyber attacks aimed at disrupting politics and everyday life in the West.

Russia

Russia pension reform bill moves forward

Russia pension reform bill moves forward after second reading

Russia

New Moscow protests against Russian pension reform bill

New Moscow protests against Russian pension reform bill

Russia

Russians rally against changes to retirement age

Tens of thousands of Russians have joined nationwide rallies to protest against an unpopular pension reform plan that will raise the retirement age.

Russia

Watch: Putin shows off sniper skills with new Kalashnikov rifle

Putin fired multiple shots from the SVCh-308 rifle at targets 600 metres away.

World

Idlib "buffer zone" established by Putin and Erdogan ahead of Syrian offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the creation of a "buffer zone" in Syria's Idlib province. It will be a demilitarized area in between Syrian government forces and rebel forces during the looming battle for the territory.

Syria

Moscow blames Israel after Syria downs Russian plane

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman the blame "fully rests with Israel", adding that Russia "reserves the right to take further steps in response."

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From serious to satire as web makes fun of Navalny fight threat

Web users have turned to humour after Vladimir Putin’s ex-head of security challenged opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a fight.

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