Russia

Putin takes traditional Epiphany dip in icy lake

Russia's president stripped off to his swimming trunks to observe an Orthodox Christian ritual

19/01/2018

Russia

Putin: St Petersburg supermarket bombing 'an act of terrorism'

At least 10 people were injured on Wednesday by an explosion at a supermarket in St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and the site of a deadly subway bombing this year.

28/12/2017

Russia

Putin registers re-election bid as Navalny calls for protests

Candidate Vladimir Putin has submitted his application to Russia's Central Election Commission, while opposition leader Alexei Navalny has unveiled his boycott plan.

27/12/2017

Russia

Two Russian political parties decide not to contest Putin

Two political parties in Russia will not field opposition candidates to Vladimir Putin

26/12/2017

World News

Putin opponent launches presidential bid

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny nominated by hundreds to challenge Vladimir Putin for the presidency.

24/12/2017

Russia

Thousands endorse Navalny for 2018 Russian Presidential elections

Russian electoral officials deemed Alexei Navalny as ineligible to run due to a criminal conviction, saying “only a miracle” would help him get registered.

24/12/2017

Russia

Russian presidential candidates prepare to challenge Vladimir Putin

Russia's political parties officially nominate their candidates for next years presidential election that is widely expected to hand President Vladimir Putin another six-year term.

23/12/2017

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Russian president, Vladimir Putin plays ice hockey match in Red Square

The Night Hockey league was founded in 2011 during Putin's term as a prime minister and received its name from the president's late working schedule.

23/12/2017

Russia

Russian opposition leader complains of interference

Russia's main opposition leader blames the government for hindering his campaigning for next year's presidential election.

19/12/2017

Russia

CIA 'helped foil terrorist attack in Russia'

A statement on the Kremlin's website says President Vladimir Putin called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information provided by the CIA.

17/12/2017

Russia

Russia's 'Paris Hilton' ready to take on President Vladimir Putin

Ksenia Sobchak, the former reality TV star once called Russia's Paris Hilton and now a 36 year old mother, says she ready to take on the controversial and powerful Russian leader.

14/12/2017

Russia

US strike on North Korea would be catastrophic, says Putin

Russia's president says the Korean crisis must be resolved through talks.

14/12/2017

Syria

UN urges for peace talks in Syria

As civilian casualties rise, the UN has urged for peace talks in Syria as Russian President Putin says their work in the country is nearly done.

14/12/2017

Russia

Putin's 'Doomsday Plane'

Russia's equivalent of Air Force One.

13/12/2017

Turkey

Putin and Erdogan warn US over Jerusalem move

Russia and Turkey accuse the US of destabilising Middle East and wiping out any prospect for Israeli - Palestinian peace

12/12/2017

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Putin visits Russian military base in Syria

The Russian president's appearance came as he announced victory against ISIL and a partial pullout of his country's forces from the Middle-Eastern nation

11/12/2017

Russia

Assad makes first foreign trip in over two years to thank Putin

Secret meeting in Sochi saw Russian presidnet urge al-Assad to pursue political solution more actively.

21/11/2017

Russia

Russia and Turkey focus on Syria in talks at Sochi

Leaders President Putin and Erdogan push for closer ties as they consider a political solution for Syria

13/11/2017

Russia

Turkey and Russia agree to focus on political solution in Syria

The two leaders met for talks in Sochi

13/11/2017

Russia

Putin and Erdogan: analysis

As the Russian and Turkish leaders meet in Sochi, Euronews speaks to an expert about the relationship between the two countries.

13/11/2017