Now playing Next Russia Putin classifies Russian troop deaths during peacetime a state secret Russian President Vladimir Putin has classified deaths of Russian troops in peacetime a state secret. The move comes as Moscow stands accused of 28/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russia: FIFA arrests are 'obvious attempt' to stop Blatter re-election Russia is accusing the US of meddling outside its jurisdiction, after the arrests of top FIFA officials. President Vladimir Putin says America is 28/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russia introduces a new law against "undesirable" NGOs Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill which will allow foreign organisations to be banned from operating in the country. The 24/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Iraq's PM seeks fresh support in Moscow talks Perhaps sensing that his allies’ support for Iraq is weakening Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has flown to Moscow to try and renew the two countries 21/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Sanctions mentioned in positive talks between the US and Russia in Sochi US Secretary of State John Kerry holds positive talks with Russian leadership during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began. 12/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Kerry holds 'frank' talks with Putin in Russia The US Secretary of State and the Russian president and foreign minister have held talks in Sochi, in John Kerry's first visit to Russia since the start of the Ukraine crisis. 12/05/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Putin says Ukraine peace "moving forward" despite problems The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. Angela Merkel joined Vladimir 10/05/2015
Now playing Next Ukraine Putin and Merkel agree Ukraine peace deal not being respected The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Angela Merkel joined Vladimir Putin in laying 10/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Castro meets Putin in Moscow Gearing up for Saturday's Victory Day Parade Cuban President Raul Castro met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. 07/05/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this 30/04/2015
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Now playing Next Russia Russian pro-Putin bikers set off on controversial "Victory Ride" to Berlin Russian pro-Putin bikers are revving up controversy, as they take part in what’s described as a “Victory Ride” to Berlin. The ride has been organised 25/04/2015
Now playing Next Russia 'Putin bikers' refused entry to Poland Poland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns that 25/04/2015
Now playing Next Russia Putin swats down Russian worries on annual televised call-in Concerning everything Russians want to know about their president’s worldview, once a year, Vladimir Putin accepts their questions, sent through a 16/04/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russia to deliver long-awaited missile system to Iran Russia’s President Putin has signed a decree lifting the ban on the sale of a missile system to Iran. The move is part of a wider oil-for-goods swap 13/04/2015
Now playing Next World News Prayers for peace as Russia and Ukraine observe Orthodox Easter From Kyiv to Moscow, it is Orthodox Easter. And while leaders are divided over the conflict in Ukraine, they have been united in observing sacred 12/04/2015
Now playing Next Russia No financial aid request from Tspiras in Moscow Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed bilateral cooperation during talks in Moscow but did not ask for financial aid. Russian President 08/04/2015