Russia

National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Resigns over Contacts with Russia

Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, has resigned over his contacts with Russia, the White House has announced.…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Holds First Phone Call with Vladimir Putin

President Donald Trump held a series of phone calls with world leaders, including one with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According…

8 years ago

Rex Tillerson Narrowly Approved as Secretary of State

Rex Tillerson has been narrowly approved as secretary of state, despite concerns about his business ties to Russia. The Senate…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Receives Private Letter from Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump's transition team has released a letter that they say was sent to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin.…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Calls for US to Strengthen and Expand Nuclear Capabilities

President-elect Donald Trump said the US must "greatly strengthen and expand" its nuclear capabilities "until such time as the world…

8 years ago

Andrei Karlov Dead: Russian Ambassador to Turkey Killed in Gun Attack

Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, has died after a Turkish police officer shot him in an apparent protest at…

8 years ago

Andrei Karlov: Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot While Visiting Ankara Exhibition

Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov has been shot and seriously wounded while visiting a photo gallery in Ankara. Several…

8 years ago

Moscow’s NKVD Restaurant Sparks Protests

Moscow’s NKVD restaurant drew social media protests and the letters on the big sign with its name outside have been…

8 years ago

Moldova Elections 2016: Pro-Russia Igor Dodon Wins Presidency

Pro-Moscow candidate Igor Dodon has won the second round of Moldova's presidential election. With almost all the ballots counted, Igor…

8 years ago

Vladimir Putin Cancels France Visit amid Row over Syria

Vladimir Putin has decided to cancel a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria. The Russian president had…

8 years ago

Syria War: US-Led Coalition Admits Killing Government Troops In Deir al-Zour Airstrikes

The US-led coalition has admitted its airstrikes in eastern Syria killed at least 62 Syrian troops fighting ISIS. Russia and…

8 years ago

Pentagon: Russian Fighter Jet Flew Within 10Ft of US Spy Plane

According to the Pentagon, a Russian SU-27 fighter jet flew within about 10ft of one of its reconnaissance aircraft operating…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Praises Vladimir Putin as A Better Leader than Barack Obama

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as he and rival Hillary Clinton took pointed questions…

8 years ago

Oil Price Climbs 3% After Russia and Saudi Arabia Agreement

Oil price has climbed by about 3% after Russia and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement to look for ways to…

8 years ago

Russia Deploys New Air Defense Missiles in Crimea

Russia has announced the delivery of new air defense missiles to Crimea, in a move scheduled before the latest tension…

8 years ago

Vladimir Putin Dismisses Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov

President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly dismissed his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov, the Kremlin has announced. Sergei Ivanov, 63, has…

8 years ago

Russian Mi-8 Chopper Shot Down by Syrian Rebels in Idlib

A Russian military helicopter has been shot down by rebels in Idlib, northern Syria, killing five people on board, Russia…

8 years ago

Two US Diplomats Expelled from Moscow Amid Row

Two US diplomats have been expelled from Moscow, after the White House said it had ordered two Russian embassy staff…

8 years ago

MH17: Passengers’ Relatives Sue Russia and Vladimir Putin

Relatives of victims of downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are suing Russia and its President Vladimir Putin in the European…

8 years ago

Vladimir Putin Orders Russian Troops Withdrawal from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin has surprisingly ordered his troops to start withdrawing the "main part" of its forces in Syria…

9 years ago

Syrian Truce Comes into Effect after Five Years of Civil War

A Syrian truce has come into effect after five years of civil war. The "cessation of hostilities" began at midnight…

9 years ago

Syria Crisis: US and Russia Agree on February 27 Ceasefire

Russia and the US have agreed on a Syrian ceasefire scheduled to come into effect at midnight on February 27,…

9 years ago

Lokomotiv Moscow Player Dmitri Tarasov Reveals Vladimir Putin Shirt in Turkey Match

Russian soccer player Dmitri Tarasov taunted Turkish fans by pulling off his shirt to reveal a picture of President Vladimir…

9 years ago

Russia Rejects Accusations of War Crimes in Syria

Russia has firmly rejected accusations of war crimes over the bombing of hospitals in Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said…

9 years ago

Turkey Accuses Russia of Violating Its Airspace Again

Turkey is accusing Russia of again violating its airspace and warned it would "face consequences" if such infringements continue. The…

9 years ago