Dmitry Medvedev

Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the attack. (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Russian officials call for harsh punishment for perpetrators of concert attack

A Ukrainian soldier fires towards Russian positions at the frontline near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region (Picture: Anatolii Stephanov/AFP via Getty Images)

After two months of slow progress, Ukraine’s counterattack is picking up speed

A Russian soldier in the ruins of the Mariupol drama theatre, bombed in March last year despite a large sign saying children were sheltering there (Picture: Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin's threats are unnecessary. We already know how terrifying he is

Lamine Diack at the court in Paris, where he faces charges of corruption. Picture: Getty

Prosecutors call for jail terms as ex-IAAF chief Lamine Diack goes on trial for ...

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Comedian wins landslide victory to be named Ukrainian President

Vladimir Putin enters to take the oath during his inauguration ceremony. Picture: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko

Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russian President

Russian high jumper Maria Lasitskene will be at the World Championships in London. Picture: Ivan Sekretarev/AP

No anthem or colours as Russians return to world athletics

Ukrainian tanks and armoured personnel carriers move towards the de-facto border with Crimea near Kherson yesterday. Picture: AP

Russia threatens to break ties with Ukraine as tension rises

Syrian government troops are close to retaking the city of Aleppo, which has suffered substantial damage from Russian bombing Picture: Alexander Kots/Komsomolskaya Pravda via AP

Assad forces close to retaking Aleppo

Anti-Turkey protests outside the Turkish embassy in Moscow. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Body of pilot shot down by Turkey to return to Russia

In his year-end report, Vladimir Putin tried to reassure his home audience that the roubles troubles were temporary. Picture: Getty

What crisis? Putin bid to ease fears over economy

Ukraines Petro Poroshenko: We wont hand over land to anyone. Picture: Getty

Ukraine: Russia defiant as EU imposes sanctions

Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Vladimir Putin tuck into a meal in a restaurant in Moscow. Picture: Reuters

Russian trade war could cost Scots companies £50m

Russian President Vladimir Putin is figting back against Western sanctions. Picture: AFP

Russia bans western food imports amid Ukraine row

People lay flowers and mourn antigovernment protesters killed in Kiev. Picture: Getty Images

Ukraine: Viktor Yanukovych wanted for mass killings

Ossian, one of the beers Inveralmond will export to Russia. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Inveralmond Brewery to export to Russia

Vladimir Putin: summit cancelled. Picture: Getty

Obama criticises Putin over anti-American rhetoric

Vladimir Putin pictured with what is reportedly the huge pike. Picture: AFP

Vladimir Putin ridiculed over ‘huge pike’ catch

Russian banker’s  UK asylum claim

Kirov governor under pressure

Syria’s Assad losing grip, says Russia’s Medvedev

Moscow takes step towards tobacco ban

Sacking stalls Pussy Riot court appeal

Russia: Activist jailed for eight years for selling drugs amid ‘revenge’ claims

Rocket chief quits before he can be fired

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Big rewards for Vladimir Putin’s loyalists

Vladimir Putin walks back into power after taking presidential oath

Putin will step down as United Russia chairman

Putin backs two-term cap for presidents other than himself

Kremlin cat in Twitter flurry

After winning re-election, I can do more, says Obama

Kofi Annan woos Russia in hope of Syria deal

20,000 protest over Vladimir Putin’s election victory

Thousands show their anger over Putin’s ‘unfair’ victory

Putin aims to cut road rage and win votes in Moscow

Presidential poll will be transparent and fair, Vladimir Putin tells protesters

Medvedev pledges limited reforms

Icy Russian waters claim up to 50 lives after drilling rig collapses

Russian elections: Vladimir Putin faces critics to claim ballot protests were ri...

Prime minister’s supporters emphasise stability of leadership

Medvedev orders election probe
In AN attempt to relieve some of the pressure on Russia’s leadership, president Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an investigation into allegations of fraud in the co...

Medvedev’s future in doubt

Exit polls show Vladimir Putin’s party on course to lose majority

City gets behind plan to create international financial hub in Moscow

Republican hopefuls set out stalls with some hardline foreign policies

Vladimir Putin defends decision to go for third term

Medvedev sets up badminton match with Putin

Putin pushing for two more terms

Medvedev defends Putin swap

Former Putin minister quits after ‘tandem’ carve up

Public spat sees Russian governmentminister quit

Vladimir Putin to run again for Russian presidency

Putin vows to listen in bid to woo back voters

Billionaire drops election bid with swipe at Kremlin

Murder won’t stand in way of closer ties with Russia, says Cameron

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