Russia

Expelled Russian diplomats arrive back in Moscow

A plane carrying 35 Russian diplomats and their families, who have been expelled by order of President Barack Obama, has arrived back in Moscow.

2 January 2017

USA

Putin 'very smart', says Trump, as Russia fails to retaliate to US 'hacking' expulsions

Donald Trump calls Russia's Vladimir Putin 'very smart' for not taking an 'eye-for-an-eye' approach to the US expulsion of Russian diplomats.

31 December 2016

Russia

Putin: Russia 'will not expel anyone' in US diplomatic row

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had called for tit-for-tat retaliation against Washington by declaring 35 US diplomats 'persona non grata'.

30 December 2016

USA

Russia warns of damaging effect on relations with US following expulsion of diplomats

The Kremlin accuses Washington of 'an aggressive foreign policy' as it warns of the damaging effects of fresh sanctions on Russia.

30 December 2016

Sport

Putin denies state-sponsored doping programme in Russia

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Friday once again denied allegations of state-sponsored doping programme in the country, but admitted Russia “does have problems with…

23 December 2016

Russia

Annual Putin news conference: Tough talk and praise for Trump

“We are stronger than any potential aggressor”.

23 December 2016

USA

Trump and Putin call for stronger nuclear forces

Donald Trump has called for the US to greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear weapons capability.

22 December 2016

Russia

Body of Russia's ambassador to Turkey returns home

The body of the assassinated Russian ambassador to Turkey, Sergei Karlov, is back on Russian soil.

20 December 2016

Syria

Turkey and Russia say they're pushing for a nationwide ceasefire in Syria

After six years of civil war, could a nationwide ceasefire now be possible in Syria?

16 December 2016

USA

White House hacked off with Russia

Kremlin wants proof it hacked Democrats

16 December 2016

Japan

Japan and Russia sign trade deals but remain marooned over islands

There have been a number of economic deals at a summit in Tokyo but no breakthrough on a territorial row that has over-shadowed ties between Moscow and Tokyo since the Second World War.

16 December 2016

USA

Obama "vows retaliation" against Russia

The US president says Washington will take action against Moscow over claims of its involvement in the country's recent presidential election.

16 December 2016

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Japan for bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

15 December 2016

Russia

Putin's barking dog take centre stage at media interview

Yume, who was not on a leash, entered the room quietly but she soon began barking loudly at the media crew

15 December 2016

Japan

Abe hosts Putin to try to solve Japan-Russia islands row

Vladimir Putin has arrived in Japan for a summit aimed at seeking progress on a territorial row that’s soured relations between the two countries.

15 December 2016

Iran

Russia-Taliban ties a 'dangerous new trend'

US and Afghan officials are increasingly worried by ties between Russia and the Taliban, despite a denial from Russia that they are providing aid to the insurgents.

8 December 2016

World

Who do you think should be Euronews' Person of the Year?

Who, in your opinion, has been the person or people to have made the most impact on 2016?

7 December 2016

Syria

Syrian army advances on Aleppo airport

The Syrian army and its allies have advanced deeper into rebel-controlled areas, taking over a major access road leading to Aleppo International Airport.

5 December 2016

Russia

Russia needs 'friends' not 'enemies' Putin addresses the nation

Russia is committed to peace and cooperation, but will defend Russian interests.

1 December 2016

Russia

We are not seeking enemies - Putin

The Russian president has given his highly-anticipated annual address to the country's Federal Assembly in the Kremlin.

1 December 2016