Oil rises 2% but set for biggest weekly drop since 2008 Oil prices were set for their biggest weekly slide since the 2008 financial crisis despite a 4% bounce today, as the coronavirus outbreak threatened demand ... Business • 13 Mar 20
Russian parliament reform allows Putin to run again Russia's lower house passed constitutional reforms in their final reading that include the possibility of President Vladimir Putin extending his rule for another two terms. World • 11 Mar 20
Russia accused of interfering in flight MH17 trial Dutch prosecutors have accused Russia of interfering with the probe into the downing of flight MH17 and casting a "dark shadow" over the trial of ... World • 10 Mar 20
Russia interfering with MH17 inquiry, trial hears Dutch prosecutors have accused Russia of interfering with the criminal probe into the downing of flight MH17, including attempts to hack investigators and track down ... World • 10 Mar 20
Oil bounces 8% on stimulus hopes, virus slows in China Oil prices bounced 8% today from the biggest one-day rout in nearly 30 years, as investors eyed the possibility of economic stimulus amid a price ... Business • 10 Mar 20
Victims' names read out in sombre start to MH17 trial Bereaved family members listened silently with bowed heads as the names of all 298 victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 were read out today at ... World • 09 Mar 20
Relative calm in Idlib following ceasefire Syria's war-ravaged northwest woke up to relative calm, its skies free of warplanes for the first day in months, following a Russian-Turkish ceasefire deal. World • 06 Mar 20
'Relative' calm in Idlib as ceasefire takes effect "Relative" calm has been reported around the conflict-shattered Syrian region of Idlib soon after a ceasefire between Russia and Turkey came into force at midnight ... World • 06 Mar 20
UN rights chief urges Syria humanitarian corridors The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for the creation of humanitarian corridors in northwestern Syria, expressing horror at a Russian-backed regime ... World • 18 Feb 20
US and Turkey call for Russia to stop backing Assad US President Donald Trump has called for Russia to end its support for the Syrian regime's "atrocities" as he expressed US concern over violence in ... World • 17 Feb 20
Turkey accuses Russia of Syrian 'massacres' Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Russia of committing "massacres" in its support of the Syrian government. World • 12 Feb 20
Russian plane crash-lands on belly, no one hurt A Russian plane carrying 100 people has crash-landed on its belly in the north of the country after problems with its landing gear, officials said, ... World • 09 Feb 20
Russia rejects appeal from US man held on spy charges A Russian court has upheld a decision to keep former US Marine Paul Whelan in custody until 29 March pending trial on charges of espionage. World • 04 Feb 20
Mix-up leaves Russian families stuck in frozen flats Freezing water from burst pipes has turned a housing block in the Siberian city of Irkutsk into something more closely resembling an iceberg than a ... News Lens • 23 Jan 20
Russian parliament backs Putin's choice for PM The Russian parliament has overwhelmingly backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister. World • 16 Jan 20
Russian government resigns after Putin calls for reform Russia's government has unexpectedly resigned after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could allow him to extend his rule. World • 15 Jan 20
Putin hails 'huge' progress in talks with Syria's Assad Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad during a surprise visit to Damascus as the prospect of conflict between Iran and ... World • 07 Jan 20
Russia announces plans to adapt due to climate change The Russian government has published a plan to adapt its economy and population to climate change, aiming to mitigate damage but also "use the advantages" ... Climate Change • 05 Jan 20
Cars submerged as sea ice cracks in Russia It was not a good day for fishermen on Russia's Russky Island; when cracking sea ice saw 20 parked vehicles submerged. News Lens • 05 Jan 20
Trump warns Turkey against 'interference' in Libya US President Donald Trump has warned Turkey against any "foreign interference" in Libya following Ankara's approval of military deployment to the war torn country. World • 02 Jan 20
Putin thanks Trump for intel that helped foil attacks Russia's President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump for intelligence that helped to foil attacks on Russian soil, the Kremlin said. World • 29 Dec 19
Ukraine rivals begin prisoner exchange Ukrainian authorities and Russia-backed separatists in the war-torn east of the country have begun a prisoner exchange in a frontline operation that has stirred controversy. World • 30 Dec 19
Trump calls for end to killing in Syria rebel bastion US President Donald Trump has called for the governments in Moscow, Damascus and Tehran to stop the violence in Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib. World • 26 Dec 19
Ryanair expected to start flying St Petersburg route Low-cost airline Ryanair and other budget carriers are expected to start flying from Russia's St Petersburg airport in 2020, the Russian Transport Ministry has said. Business • 25 Dec 19
Incoming BP CEO won't take up Rosneft board seat Incoming chief executive Bernard Looney will not take up either of BP's seats on the board of Rosneft when he takes over in February because ... Business • 19 Dec 19
