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NATO warns Russian action in Syria risks "an incident"
NATO voiced concern that Russia's air attacks in Syria creates the risk of "an incident getting out of control," as Moscow and the US-led international coalition pursue different military objectives in the country.
21 October 2015
Stalin portraits and Soviet nostalgia rule in Ukraine's rebel regions
Three portraits of former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin are on display in the centre of Donetsk, the rebel capital of eastern Ukraineю
19 October 2015
Kazakhstan's experts comment on Russian air strikes in Syria
Kazakhstan’s experts have commented on the air strikes made by Russian forces on Wednesday targeting the militants of the so-called Islamic State.
17 October 2015
Russian intervention won't save Syria's Assad: France's Hollande
Russia's military intervention in Syria will not save President Bashar al-Assad, French President Francois Hollande said Friday after an EU summit called for a political transition to a new leader.
16 October 2015
'Glimmer of hope' for political solution in Ukraine: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was a "glimmer of hope" that Ukraine could finally head towards a political solution to ending the separatist war in the country's east.
15 October 2015
US and Russian military talks Wednesday: Carter
Military commanders from Russia and the United States will hold another round of talks on how to stay out of each other's way in the skies over Syria.
14 October 2015
Putin asks IMF to help Ukraine pay off $3 billion debt to Russia
President Vladimir Putin called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to lend an additional $3 billion to Ukraine to help the ex-Soviet country pay off its debt to Russia.
14 October 2015
Putin to visit Kazakhstan in mid-October
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan in mid-October.
13 October 2015
Astana's Alexey Lutsenko wins Tour of Almaty
Kazakhstani cycler Alexey Lutsenko of Astana Pro Team has won the Tour of Almaty for the second time.
13 October 2015
Russian delegation led by Vladimir Putin to arrive in Astana
President of Russia Vladimir Putin is arriving to Kazakhstan with an official visit on October 15.
13 October 2015
Ukraine PM blames MH17 downing on Russian security service
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk blamed Russia's security service for last year's downing of the MH17 airliner over pro-Kremlin separatist territory in the east of the ex-Soviet state.
13 October 2015
France agrees to extradite Kazakh tycoon to Russia
The French government has given the green light for the extradition of Kazakh tycoon and opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov to Russia, where he is accused of embezzling billions of dollars.
13 October 2015
Ukraine's Poroshenko says vote needed in pro-Russia strongholds
Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko stressed the need for legitimate elections in the country's separatist regions in order to eventually re-integrate the pro-Moscow strongholds.
12 October 2015
Russia will not conduct ground operation in Syria: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would not deploy ground troops to Syria, where it has been conducting air strikes against what it says are Islamic State target.
12 October 2015
Pentagon chief warns of Russia casualties in Syria
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter predicted Russia would soon begin suffering casualties in Syria, as Moscow dramatically ramps up its military campaign in the devastated nation.
09 October 2015
Erdogan warns Russia over Turkey nuclear, gas deals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia that Ankara has alternatives to Moscow for building its first nuclear power plant and importing gas, as tensions rise over the Russian bombing campaign in Syria.
08 October 2015
Popularity of 'Putin the Shiite' sky high in Iraq
Russian President Vladimir Putin's bullish entry into the Syrian conflict has worked wonders for his popularity in neighbouring Iraq, where some await "Hajji Putin" like a saviour.
08 October 2015
NATO head sees 'troubling escalation' of Russian activity in Syria
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said there had been a "troubling escalation" in Russian military activity in Syria, after Moscow dramatically expanded its air campaign.
08 October 2015
'Back in the game' Putin marks birthday with eye on Syria, hockey exploits
Vladimir Putin marked his 63rd birthday dividing his attention between hockey and Syria as supporters sang his praises, comparing him to a range of heroic figures from Buddha to Batman.
08 October 2015
Russia's Gazprom delays pipeline project amid Turkey tensions
Russian gas giant Gazprom said its TurkStream pipeline project with Turkey would be delayed as tensions between Moscow and Ankara peak over Russia's intervention in the Syrian conflict.
08 October 2015