Russian opposition leader Navalny released after rally Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from police custody this evening after a brief appearance at a rally in Moscow calling for the boycott … World • 28 Jan 18
Lawyers name Putin in MH17 compensation claim An Australian law firm has filed a compensation claim against Russia and President Vladimir Putin in the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of … News • 21 May 16
Russian bombers hit Syria before agreed ceasefire Russia bombed Syrian rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria as government forces sought to take more ground at the Turkish border - ahead of a planned … News • 25 Feb 16
Putin urged to end strikes on Syrian opposition US President Barack Obama has urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end air strikes against Syrian opposition forces, the White House has said. News • 14 Feb 16
Video shows Putin opposition in sniper cross hairs One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most loyal allies has stirred fear among Kremlin critics by releasing a video showing opposition leader Mikhail Kasyanov in … World • 01 Feb 16
Russia claims Erdogan deals in oil with IS Russia's defence ministry has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of involvement in illegal oil trade with Islamic State jihadists. World • 02 Dec 15
Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on … News • 28 Nov 15
France and Russia agree on coordinated strikes French President Francois Hollande has said that Russia and France have agreed to coordinate strikes against so-called Islamic State group. News • 27 Nov 15
Russia hits almost 500 targets in air strikes Moscow today said its warplanes had hit almost 500 targets in war-torn Syria in the past two days, including tanker trucks and oil infrastructure in … World • 23 Nov 15
Hope for new ceasefire in east Ukraine French President Francois Hollande has made an unscheduled stop in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine crisis with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, his office has … News • 06 Dec 14
Russia to lose $40 billion a year due to sanctions Russia is set to lose around $40 billion a year due to Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said today. Business • 24 Nov 14
Putin warns against homophobia as Olympics near Vladimir Putin has said Russians must not "create a torrent of hatred towards anyone" including homosexuals. News • 20 Nov 13
Russian police pursuing more members of Pussy Riot Russian police are searching for more members of the Pussy Riot punk rock band, a spokeswoman said, signalling further pressure on the group. News • 20 Aug 12
Russia's 'Pussy Riot' trial opens in Moscow Three women who protested against Vladimir Putin in a "punk prayer" on the altar of Russia's main cathedral have gone on trial. News • 30 Jul 12
Thousands attend anti-Putin protest in Moscow Thousands of Russians have marched through Moscow to protest against President Vladimir Putin. News • 12 Jun 12
