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SU-24 Crash: Russia Announces Economic Sanctions against Turkey

Moscow has announced a package of economic sanctions against Turkey over the Russian warplane downing on the Syrian border on…

9 years ago

SU-24 Crash: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saddened by Russian Warplane Downing

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he is "saddened" by the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces…

9 years ago

SU-24 Crash: Turkey Warns Russia over Retaliatory Measures

In a TV address, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin not to "play with fire"…

9 years ago

Russian Warplane Pilot Rescued by Syrian Army

According to Russia's ambassador to France, a Russian pilot who went missing after his warplane was shot down by Turkey…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin Condemns Russian Warplane Downing on Turkey-Syrian Border

Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian warplane on the Turkey-Syria border. The Russian president described it…

9 years ago

Sinai Plane Crash: Terrorist Act Downed Russian A321 Airliner in Egypt

An act of terror brought down the Russian A321 airliner in Egypt last month, killing all 224 people on board,…

9 years ago

Paris Attacks: France Committed to Destroying ISIS

Speaking during a joint session of both houses of parliament President Francois Hollande has said that France is committed to…

9 years ago

WADA Report: Vladimir Putin Calls for Russian Investigation into Doping

Vladimir Putin has ordered an investigation into claims Russia's athletes have been part of a systematic doping program. The Russian…

9 years ago

Mikhail Lesin Death: Vladimir Putin’s Former Press Minister Found Dead in Washington Hotel

Vladimir Putin’s former aide Mikhail Lesin has been found dead in a hotel in Washington DC, Russian state media say.…

9 years ago

Bashar al-Assad Meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a surprise visit to Moscow on his first overseas trip since the civil war…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin Explains Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended his country's military operations in Syria, saying the aim is to "stabilize the legitimate…

9 years ago

Russia and US to Hold Talks on Syria Airstrikes

Russia and US military will hold talks "as soon as possible" to avoid clashing in Syria, the countries' top diplomats…

9 years ago

Russia Conducts First Airstrikes in Syria

Russia has conducted the first airstrikes in Syria against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes reportedly hit rebel-controlled areas…

9 years ago

UNGA 2015: Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama Clash over Syria

President Vladimir Putin says Russia is considering whether to follow the US and its allies in conducting air strikes against…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama to Hold Rare Talks on Syria Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold rare talks with President Barack Obama to outline his proposals on the Syrian…

9 years ago

Sergei Pugachev Files $12 Billion Compensation Claim Against Russian State

Russian oligarch Sergei Pugachev has announced he filed a $12 billion compensation claim against the Russian state. In the claim…

9 years ago

Putin and Berlusconi Try 1775 Jeres de la Frontera Wine in Crimea

The head of a Crimean winery is to be prosecuted in Ukraine for allegedly opening a 240-year-old bottle for Russian…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin Did Not Speak to Elton John, Kremlin Says

President Vladimir Putin did not have a phone conversation with Elton John, who has said he wants to talk to…

9 years ago

Lyudmila Savchuk: Former Russian Troll Awarded One Ruble in Damages

Ex-Russian internet "troll" Lyudmila Savchuk has been awarded one ruble ($0.01) in damages after she sued her former employer to…

9 years ago

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova Arrested in Moscow over Prisoner Demonstration

Former Pussy Riot member Nadya Tolokonnikova and another activist were arrested in Moscow on June 12 after staging a brief…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin: “Russia Is Not a Threat to NATO”

Vladimir Putin has dismissed the idea that Russia could attack NATO as "insane". In an interview with Italy’s Corriere della…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin Signs Anti-Foreign NGO Bill

President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill which allows foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be banned from operating in Russia.…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin Plays Hockey at Gala Match in Sochi

Vladimir Putin has played hockey at a gala match with retired NHL players in Sochi. The Russian president scored eight…

10 years ago

John Kerry Visits Russia for First Time Since Ukraine Crisis

Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to the country…

10 years ago

Victory 70: Largest Parade in Russia History Since WW2

Russia is marking 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two with a huge military parade in…

10 years ago