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Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama came face-to-face at the G8 Summit at Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, in 2013

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 the two nuclear powers during the Cold War era.

World • 16 Jun 21

'We will not retreat from our goals and ideas' - Alexei Navalny

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 21

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived on Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk

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 21

US President Joe Biden set to discuss the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet at a summit next month

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 against global meat processing giant JBS.

World • 03 Jun 21

Andrei Pivovarov said the flight was preparing for take off when he was arrested

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 government opponents.

World • 01 Jun 21

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2011

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 21

Thousands of protesters gathered in central Moscow to call for proper medical care for Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny

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 21

Alexei Navalny pictured during a court hearing in February

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" and demanded he be transferred to a civilian hospital.

World • 21 Apr 21

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 21

US says Russia poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

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 critic Alexei Navalny.

World • 02 Mar 21

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 competed with governments.

Business • 27 Jan 21

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 21

Alexei Navalny has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is personally responsible for the poisoning

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 he was poisoned with Novichok.

World • 06 Nov 20

The sanctions have hit several of Vladimir Putin's senior aides

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 Navalny and Kremlin meddling in Libya's civil war.

World • 15 Oct 20

Alexei Navalny's condition has 'stabilised'

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 deputy chief doctor has said.

World • 21 Aug 20

The Kursk, seen here at its home base in Vidyayevo, sank with all 118 crew members losing their lives

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 and mishaps.

World • 12 Aug 20

Vladimir Putin thanked the Russian people after almost 78% of them backed the constitutional changes

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 again for president twice.

World • 02 Jul 20

A nationwide vote to approve the reforms planned for April was postponed as Russia registered a surge of coronavirus infections

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 of the changes that could be introduced.

News Lens • 01 Jul 20

Reforms could allow Vladimir Putin extend his rule

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

Vladimir Putin chairs a remote meeting of Russian government officials

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 infections.

Coronavirus • 12 May 20

Vladimir Putin repeatedly denied the reforms are meant to extend his grip on power

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands at a press conference

'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 on Friday local time, according to the British-based the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said.

World • 06 Mar 20

Mr Putin denied ever using body doubles but confirmed the idea existed

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 it - and that he is the real Putin.

World • 28 Feb 20

Mikhail Mishustin attends a meeting of the State Duma in Moscow

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

Members of the Russian government meeting in Moscow

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