VLADIMIR PUTIN

Investigators in Egypt have said there is no proof Russian passenger jet broke up in midair as the investigation into the crash continued Tuesday.

The Czech Republic said it would add armored personnel carriers and technology to prevent electronic attacks as part of a military modernization spurred in part by Russian actions in the region.

Due to fluctuation in the value of the ruble against the euro, the government in Moscow made about $1 billion on the postponed deal.

An official from a Moscow-based aviation agency visited the disaster site Sunday, but said it was too soon to determine what happened.

Pope Francis joined world leaders in offering his condolences to Russia, following the plane crash that killed 224 people.

ISIS took responsibility for bringing down the Russian passenger jet, but investigators are focusing on reported mechanical issues.

All 214 Russian and three Ukrainian passengers aboard Metrojet Flight 7K9268 perished along with seven Russian crew members, according to Egyptian authorities.

The bodies of at least 100 people already have been recovered after a Russian airliner carrying 217 passengers and 7 crew members crashed in the Sinai region Saturday.

Russia isn't the "partner we thought we had,” the head of United States' command in Europe said Friday.

A number of Danish politicians are pushing to offer asylum to the former U.S. intelligence worker.

The U.S., which will meet with Iran and Russia to find a solution to the Syrian war, has said talks that bring together all stakeholders, including Iran, are the only answer.

The European Parliament has called for the protection of whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter revealed more corruption at the football association over the selection process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Ukrainian officials have increased the capacity of the country's military since the start of the conflict 18 months ago, but some basic resources are still lacking.

After 18 months of conflict, separatists announced the beginning of mortar withdrawal as a two-month truce hangs in the balance.

An estimated 1,700 Russian-born fighters have joined ISIS or other rebel groups in the region since the Syrian war began.

The parents of a 19-year-old Russian soldier were told his death in Syria was a suicide due to an argument with his girlfriend, but they don't believe it.

Comments from Russia's Finance Minister over the country's Reserve Fund have raised further concerns about the real state of the country's economy.

At a moment of heightened terrorism fears, Russia has detained 150 migrant workers accused of ties to militant groups.

Regional powers are concerned that Iran's nuclear deal will allow it to significantly grow its military once sanctions are lifted.

The investigation is one of the first by U.S. regulators into a possible breach of Western sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported.