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Claiming that she had first hand information on the link between Donald Trump and Kremlin Vashukevich asked for help after being arrested in Thailand. (Photo: Instagram/ nastya_rybka.ru)

Russian escort arrested in Thailand offers info on Russia probe in exchange for help

Vashukevich better known as Nastya Rybka, had an affair with Deripaska who she alleged hired ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort.

28 Feb 2018 12:42 PM

Sunday's shooting comes exactly one month before the March 18 presidential election that Vladimir Putin is almost guaranteed to win. (Representational Image)

‘Soldier of Islam’ or bringer of death: IS attacks church in Russia, kills 5

An unidentified gunman fired at worshippers at the church in the town of Kizlyar in the mainly Muslim region, local press reports said.

19 Feb 2018 2:29 PM

The pilots of the An-148 regional jet did not report any problems before the twin-engine aircraft plunged into the field about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Domodedovo Airport, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

Russian airliner crashes right after takeoff, kills all 71 on board

The Saratov Airlines flight disappeared from radar minutes after departure for city of Orsk, some 1,500 kms to the southeast.

12 Feb 2018 9:47 AM

In this screen grab provided by the Life.ru, the wreckage of a AN-148 plane is seen in Stepanovskoye village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Domodedovo airport, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Saratov Airlines crashes near Moscow, 71 people feared dead

The Antonov An-148 plane operated by Saratov Airlines was flying to Orsk, a city in Urals, and crashed in Ramensky district outside Moscow.

11 Feb 2018 6:22 PM

The Foreign Ministry statement warns Russian citizens that when abroad they face a serious threat of arrest by other countries at Washington's request. (Photo: File)

US ‘hunting’ Russians around the world to arrest: Russian foreign ministry

It said more than 10 Russians had been detained in foreign countries with US involvement since the start of 2017.

02 Feb 2018 4:30 PM

According to investigative committee, five students and one teacher were injured in the attack.(Photo: AP)

Russian teen attacks students with axe, sets classroom ablaze, injures 6

Russia’s Investigative Committee said the attacker was detained and was now hospitalised after a suicide attempt.

20 Jan 2018 10:05 AM

The Investigative Committee says it is treating the incident as attempted murder of two or more people. Of the 15 who were hurt, 12 have been hospitalised, the city health department says. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Moscow: 15 people hurt in knife fight between 2 students in school

The regional health ministry says that a female teacher and two students aged around 15 have been seriously wounded and are in surgery.

15 Jan 2018 4:24 PM

According to Putin, Kim is 'cleaning up the situation, smoothing it, calming it.' (Photo: AP)

Putin calls Kim ‘competent, mature leader’: N Korea interested in reducing tensions

In Putin's view, Kim Jong-Un has shown interest in calming down the tensions over its nuclear and long-range missile programs.

12 Jan 2018 12:00 PM

Of the 13 drones used in the attacks, seven were destroyed while the six others were intercepted by the Russian army. (Photo: representational | File)

Pilotless drones attack Russian base in Syria; no casualties: Moscow

The 'terrorist' attacks took place on Friday night causing 'neither casualties nor material damage'.

09 Jan 2018 12:43 PM

Navalny, who has organised some of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, has been jailed three times in 2017 and charged with breaking the law for organising public meetings and rallies. (Photo: File)

Russian court clears way for Putin in 2018 by upholding ban on Navalny

Polls indicate that President Vladimir Putin is on course to be comfortably re-elected.

30 Dec 2017 6:53 PM

The Russian president also sent messages to other heads of state, including the leaders of former Soviet countries, France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Angela Merkel and Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad. (Photo: File)

Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation,’ conveys New Year wishes to Trump

According to the statement, Putin said that ‘mutual respect’ should be ‘a base to develop relations’ between the two countries.

30 Dec 2017 6:10 PM

Putin called Wednesday's blast in his home city of Saint Petersburg an 'act of terror' and on Friday warned armed criminals they faced being ‘liquidated on the spot.’ (Photo: File)

Russian Prez Vladimir Putin toughens law for terrorist recruitment sentences

The official publication of the law came two days after a bomb attack on a supermarket in Saint Petersburg which injured 14 people.

30 Dec 2017 1:53 PM

Putin's 2015 decision to intervene in Syria militarily on the side of Bashar al-Assad has made Russia a priority target for the Islamic State group. (Photo: File)

Terror suspects will be killed on spot: Putin on St Petersburg attack

He said he had ordered the nation's security services to ‘act decisively’ and ‘liquidate bandits on the spot.’

29 Dec 2017 12:48 PM

Putin’s most formidable foe in 18 years, Navalny, rises

Navalny now needs to be officially registered as a candidate by Russia’s central election commission.

25 Dec 2017 2:12 AM

If Putin wins it would be a fourth presidential term and he will be eligible to serve another six years until 2024, when he turns 72. (Photo: File)

Russia’s ruling party pushing for Putin’s ‘ultimate victory’

Putin has been in power since 2000 either as president or prime minister.

24 Dec 2017 6:03 PM

Lavrov told Johnson at the start of the talks that British-Russian relations were at a really low point, and ‘not due to our actions.’ (Photo: AP)

UK foreign minister meets Russian counterpart: Stop meddling in Europe

His visit comes at a time when relations between London and Moscow are strained by differences over Ukraine and Syria.

22 Dec 2017 4:21 PM

Putin, who was first elected to the presidency in 2000, is widely expected to sail to victory, cementing his status as Russia's longest-serving ruler since dictator Joseph Stalin. (Photo: File)

Putin may win again: Campaign begins for Russia’s presidential elections

Putin's top critic Alexei Navalny, 41, has been barred from putting his name on the ballot because of a criminal conviction.

18 Dec 2017 8:31 PM

Russian hackers, the Kremlin's shadiest instruments, have been accused of targeting the US Democratic Party, the US National Security Agency, the party of France's Emmanuel Macron and the World Anti-Doping Agency. (Photo: File/Representational)

Russia’s hackers, trolls, media pose great threat to security of west countries

Following a 2016 hack attack on the US Democratic Party's servers, they rapidly multiplied after Trump's election.

18 Dec 2017 12:32 PM

‘When everything is good you shamefully turn away from people's grief. Forgive me for that, people,’ Ulyukayev told the court (Photo: AP)

Russian minister, Putin's close aide faces 10 years in ‘harsh regime’ prison for bribe

Alexei Ulyukayev is the highest-ranking official arrested during Putin's 17 years in power.

15 Dec 2017 1:30 PM

‘I order the defence minister and the chief of general staff to start withdrawing the Russian group of troops to their permanent bases,’ Putin said. (Photo: AP/File)

Putin orders partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

‘A significant part of the Russian troop contingent located in Syria is returning home to Russia,’ Putin said.

11 Dec 2017 6:10 PM

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