Russia

Be cautious about Putin’s nuclear missile claim, says expert

Arms control specialist Petr Topychkanov told Euronews we should be sceptical about Russia President Vladimir Putin’s claim the country had developed weapons no other country in the world possessed.

2 March 2018

Russia

Putin denies ‘new Cold War’ but says new nukes are on ‘combat duty’

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Megyn Kelly, Russian President Vladimir Putin denies a “new Cold War,” but claims new weapons system tests were “successful.”

2 March 2018

Russia

Putin unveils new 'untrackable' super missile

The "new supersonic weapon" that can reach almost any point in the world, Russia President Vladimir Putin said in his annual address.

1 March 2018

Syria

Desperate conditions in Eastern Ghouta

Euronews spoke to a local doctor and aid worker about the plight of civilians, and about their faith in prospects for desperately-needed relief.

26 February 2018

World

Sergey Lavrov on Russian-US relations and the Middle East

Russia's Foreign Minister reveals his thoughts on the Trump administration, Syria, Iran, Turkey, North Korea and more in The Global Conversation

16 February 2018

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Giant Putin, Trump and Berlusconi satirical floats parade in Italy

A 'Fake News' float also featured a giant figure of the Pied Piper leading humans and rats down a route of lies.

14 February 2018

Russia

'All possible causes explored' after Russian plane crash kills 71

Among them are weather conditions, human error and the plane's technical condition.

11 February 2018

USA

Trump blocks release of Democrats' intelligence memo

Document was a rebuttal to Republican claims that the FBI had an "anti-Trump bias" during its Russia investigations

10 February 2018

Syria

UN envoy to take part in talks on Syria

Talks on rebuilding Syria after the civil war will be attended by the UN envoy to the country despite a boycott by opposition groups

28 January 2018

Russia

Pro-Navalny supporters protest in Russia

Hundreds of supporters of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny take to the streets in a series of nationwide protests against the authorities.

28 January 2018

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President Vladimir Putin takes below-freezing Epiphany dip

With an election in March President Putin is pressing all the buttons in his search for a big turnout and thumping majority.

19 January 2018

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 January 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 December 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 December 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 December 2017

World News

Putin opponent launches presidential bid

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

24 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 2017