Putin self-isolates after Covid detected in entourage Russian President Vladimir Putin is self-isolating after members of his entourage fell ill with Covid-19 and will therefore not travel to Tajikistan this week for ... Coronavirus • 14 Sep
US-Russia summits: Cold War chill to good chemistry With US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meeting for their first summit today, we look back at previous historic encounters between ... World • 16 Jun
Navalny team vows to fight on after 'extremism' ruling Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's anti-corruption group has vowed to fight on after a court branded it an "extremist" organisation and ordered its closure. World • 10 Jun
Joe Biden to express concerns over NI Protocol The National Security Adviser to the US President has said the president has concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol. World • 10 Jun
Biden 'looking closely' at Russia links to cyber attack US President Joe Biden has said he is "looking" at possible retaliation after the FBI and the White House linked Russia to a cyber attack ... World • 03 Jun
Kremlin critic pulled off Warsaw-bound flight A prominent Kremlin critic is facing a criminal investigation in Russia after being pulled off a Warsaw-bound flight as police searched the homes of several ... World • 01 Jun
Biden and Putin to hold first summit in Geneva US President Joe Biden and Russia's President Vladimir Putin will hold their first summit next month in Geneva. US • 25 May
More than 1,000 Navalny supporters detained in Russia More than 1,000 people have been detained at protests across Russia in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. World • 21 Apr
Doctors denied access to 'very weak' Navalny Alexei Navalny's doctors have again been denied access to the jailed Kremlin critic, as lawyers for the hunger-striking opposition figure said he was "very weak" ... World • 21 Apr
Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny Russian prison officials are threatening to start force-feeding jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, his team said, after he lost 8kg since starting a hunger strike. World • 12 Apr
US imposes sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning The United States has imposed sanctions on seven senior Russians as it said its intelligence concluded that Moscow was behind the poisoning of jailed Kremlin ... World • 02 Mar
Putin queries growing clout of US social media giants Russian President Vladimir Putin has today queried what he described as the growing clout of US social media giants, saying their influence meant they now ... Business • 27 Jan
Russian President Putin to address virtual Davos Russian President Vladimir Putin will address this week's annual World Economic Forum in Davos by video conference, the Interfax news agency has said. Business • 25 Jan
Russia claims Alexei Navalny had pancreatitis Russian officials have said metabolic problems and pancreatitis caused Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to fall ill in August, ruling out findings by European labs that ... World • 06 Nov 20
EU sanctions senior Putin aides over Navalny, Libya The EU has sanctioned senior aides to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including the man known as his chef, over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei ... World • 15 Oct 20
Russian doctors agree to Navalny evacuation - hospital Russian doctors have agreed to allow the medical evacuation of the opposition leader Alexei Navalny from a Siberian hospital at his relatives' request, the hospital's ... World • 21 Aug 20
The Kursk sinking 20 years on: Russia's deep-sea drama It is 20 years today since the Russian nuclear submarine, the Kursk, sank in the Barents Sea. The failed rescue operation was marked by secrecy ... World • 12 Aug 20
Russians grant Putin right to extend rule until 2036 Russians have opened the door to Vladimir Putin staying in power until 2036 by voting overwhelmingly for constitutional changes that will allow him to run ... World • 02 Jul 20
What changes is Putin proposing in Russian vote? Russians are casting their ballots this week in a vote on constitutional reforms that could prolong President Vladimir Putin's hold on power. Here are some ... News Lens • 01 Jul 20
Russians set to back reforms extending Putin's rule Russians are set to approve constitutional reforms denounced by critics as a move to allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in the Kremlin for life. World • 01 Jul 20
Putin plans to ease restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise President Vladimir Putin has said that stay-at-home orders for most workers in Russia will be eased this week, despite a record increase in new Covid-19 ... Coronavirus • 12 May 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
'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
Putin insists he vetoed plans to use body double Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed there was a secret plan to use a double to make public appearances for him, while insisting he vetoed ... World • 28 Feb 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
