Russia

Sanction-hit Russian state bank VTB receives $1.8 bn aid

Russia's second largest bank VTB said Tuesday it has received 100 billion rubles ($1.

Russia, Ukraine step up peace talks

Fragile peace talks aimed at ending the separatist war between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels are…

Russia tests new rocket

Russia on Tuesday successfully test-launched its newest heavy-class Angara rocket, which has been developed with…

Obama tells Putin: You are 'no chess master'

* Obama shows he's a better player on global scene President Barack Obama hit back…

Russia's economy still mired in turbulence: news analysis

Deep recession, skyrocketing prices and a fragile banking system:

Russians go on shopping spree as ruble tumbles

Russians are feeling the pinch from the slumping ruble, but one somewhat paradoxical result has…

Report: Russian arms sales soar on domestic spending

Sales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow's investments despite a downturn…

Russia warns US over Ukraine new sanctions

Russia responded angrily on Saturday to news that US senators had passed a bill calling…

Russia strikes nuclear reactors deal with India

Russia will build 10 more nuclear reactors in energy-starved India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said…

Collapsed Ruble: Russian PM tries to calm nerves

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev urged Russians to be patient Wednesday as the ruble plunges due…