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Maria Sharapova could make Russia team for Rio Olympics

The president of the Russian Tennis Federation plans to include Maria Sharapova in the country's Olympic team if she avoids a ban for her...

Russia frees Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko in prisoner swap

Russia on Wednesday released Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko as part of a swap for two Russian servicemen jailed in Ukraine, an official said. Ms Savchenko...

Putin spokesman calls Sochi doping claims ‘a turncoat’s libel’

Allegations that the Russian state organised and covered up doping at the Sochi Olympics are "a turncoat's libel", according to Russian president Vladimir Putin's...

US to activate European missile defence system in Romania and Poland

The US is activating a defence system in Romania aimed at protecting Europe from ballistic missile threats. The system has been under development for years...

Nico Rosberg claims pole in Russia as things get worse for Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton's troubled defence to his Formula One title took another twist today after an engine failure prevented him from battling for pole position for...

Vladimir Putin says Panama Papers ‘part of US plot to weaken Russia’

Vladimir Putin has denied having any links to offshore accounts and described the Panama Papers document leaks scandal as part of a US-led plot...

Vladimir Putin the ‘main target’ of Panama Papers

A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is the "main target" of the media investigation into offshore accounts, but that he is...

Russian teams arrive in Syria to help with Palmyra mine-clearing

Russian demining experts have arrived in Syria to start clearing mines in the ancient town of Palmyra. The recent recapture of Palmyra by Syrian troops...

62 killed as Dubai airliner crashes in Russia

An airliner flying from Dubai has crashed while landing in strong winds in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing all 62 people on...

Russian withdrawal from Syria ‘will be complete in three days

The withdrawal of the bulk of Russian forces from Syria should be complete in two to three days, the commander of the Russian air...

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