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Russia seeks firm foothold in strategic Syria
Russia has shocked the West by boosting its military presence in Syria as President Vladimir Putin seeks to not just defeat Islamic State radicals but also to gain a firm foothold in the strategic Middle Eastern country.
26 September 2015
US, Russia could 'find areas of cooperation' on Syria: Pentagon chief
The United States and Russia could find ways to cooperate on the crisis in Syria, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said, as Moscow continues a military build-up in the war-torn nation.
25 September 2015
Putin calls Elton John - and this time it's real says Kremlin
Vladimir Putin called pop star Elton John and suggested a meeting, after the British singer was tricked last week by a prankster impersonating the Russian leader.
25 September 2015
Putin to America: 'Don't call me a Czar'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Americans should not think of him as an autocratic "czar" and praised their openness and creativity, in an interview ahead of a trip to New York.
25 September 2015
Food is the most stable currency: Nursultan Nazarbayev
According to Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan and Russia have a big advantage when it comes to food security.
23 September 2015
Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on a plan to avoid "misunderstandings" in Syria.
22 September 2015
Russia still arming Ukraine rebels despite truce: NATO chief
Russia is still sending weapons to separatist rebels battling the Ukrainian government despite a fresh truce in the war-torn east of the country.
22 September 2015
Japan must recognise Kuril islands for peace deal: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated that there is no room for compromise with Japan over the disputed south Kuril islands.
22 September 2015
Crimea Tatars seek to block peninsula to protest Russian annexation
Hundreds of pro-Kiev activists from Crimea's Tatar community launched a blockade of roads from Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula to protest Russia's seizure of their home region.
21 September 2015
Eurasian International Film Festival: from child marriage to art fantasy
10 feature films have made it in the competition program of the 11th Eurasian International Film Festival (EIFF).
21 September 2015
'Change is possible': Thousands join Moscow opposition protest
Thousands of people poured onto Moscow's streets for the first authorised opposition protest in a year-and-a-half, with Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny telling the crowds: "Change is possible."
21 September 2015
Russia military backing for Syria counterproductive: Kerry
Russia's military backing for the Syrian regime only risks sending more extremists to the war-torn country and could further hamper any effort at bringing peace.
21 September 2015
US open to talks with Russia on Syria
The White House said it was open to limited talks with Moscow following the controversial deployment of Russian troops and heavy weapons to war-torn Syria.
18 September 2015
Elton John still wants to speak to Putin on gay rights
Singing superstar Elton John said he still wanted to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin about gay rights after he was duped by an imposter.
18 September 2015
Moscow wants talks with US military about Syria ops: Kerry
Russia wants talks with the US military to ensure their forces do not come into conflict as it continues its build-up in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry said.
17 September 2015
Ukraine expands list of sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals held responsible for the ex-Soviet state's eastern uprising and for Moscow's annexation of Crimea.
17 September 2015
Nazarbayev arrives in Sochi to take part in Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Sochi yesterday to take part in the Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum
16 September 2015
Putin open to meeting Obama at UN headquarters
Russian President Vladimir Putin is "open to dialogue" and to meeting with his US counterpart Barak Obama when he visits the UN headquarters later this month.
16 September 2015
Russia votes in local polls as opposition claims mass fraud
As Russians voted in local elections set to confirm the ruling party's dominance, the opposition reported mass vote rigging and police stormed the office of independent vote monitors.
14 September 2015
Trump accuses Obama of bowing to Putin, failing on Ukraine
Billionaire mogul and White House frontrunner Donald Trump accused US President Barack Obama of paying "lip service" on Ukraine and failing to stand up to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.
12 September 2015
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