RUSSIA

The host nation has a commanding lead in a high-profile tank biathlon involving troops from 16 nations.

New legislation proposes that agricultural products seized under Russia's food ban not be destroyed, but rather given as humanitarian aid.

The Kremlin's censorship organization objected to a post about magic mushrooms.

The proposal comes as Russia witnesses a spike in HIV cases amid the Kremlin's crackdown on foreign-made goods such as condoms and other contraceptives.

“We have tried to build a cooperative relationship with Russia. But Russia has changed borders by force, continues to support separatists in Ukraine and threatens to base nuclear missiles close to Alliance borders,” NATO said.

Investigators told a Russian news agency that there was no evidence yet to prove any Russian involvement in the

This is the second regional tour by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after the finalization of the nuclear agreement.

While these types of flights have been conducted regularly since 2002, the spy mission comes during a period of strained relations with Moscow.

The changed profile of combat exercises suggests that Russia and NATO are heading for a real military confrontation.

Russia may adopt a new financial system resembling the Islamic system.

The eastern Ukraine conflict is in danger of reverting to the kind of warfare that saw more than 5,500 killed in the first year.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has said Assad, a part of the problem, cannot be a part of the solution.

Amid Russia's costly military expansion, the air force will reportedly sign a contract to add 48 fighter jets.

The parts could belong to a BUK missile system, Dutch prosecutors said.

Roskomnadzor urged Russians to reach Reddit before the whole site was taken down.

It is the third trip by a Russian fleet to Iran’s Anzali port in the Caspian Sea.

A top-rated Chinese swimmer is in hot water after allegedly trying to elbow and kick a female swimmer at the 2015 World Championships

According to some experts, it is not practical for Russia to buy such expensive warships.

Russian military data shows that the share of U.S. arms in the Saudi military is over 80 percent. That could be set to change.

They strengthen ties to Scandinavia as Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warns that Russian wants to take the "whole of Europe."

The article by Speaker Sergei Naryshkin is one of many instances of growing anti-U.S. rhetoric in Russia.