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Kadyrov's order to shoot to kill any outside forces operating in Chechyna without permission is latest row between Grozny and Moscow.

The man called on people to join the Islamic State group and attack in Russia and the Middle East.

Relations between the two nations have become increasingly fraught over disagreements about the conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

Russia's two most prominent opposition parties will unite for regional elections later this year and State Duma elections in 2016.

Putin assured Netanyahu a deal to supply Iran with S-300 missile systems wouldn't jeopardize Israel's security.

Approximately 100,000 additional Russian forces are present in Crimea or on the other side of Russia’s border with Ukraine, the retired general said.

Applicants for work permits must answer 60 percent of the questions correctly. Applicants for resident status must get 75 percent of the test correct.

The unconfirmed emails show a senior Kremlin official negotiating with a man with ties to National Front.

"It is quite likely" that Russian President Putin will address the 70th United Nations General Assembly, according to his spokesman.

Experts have suggested that such polls from Russia should be taken with a grain of salt.

The council accused the U.S. of seeking to dominate the world order with its economic and military influence.

The Armata T-14 is "on par" with the German Leopard-2 and U.S. M1A2 Abrams tank, said one Russian columnist.

The Bering Strait is just 55 miles wide at its narrowest point, so the train line's last stop could be a short distance from U.S. soil.

Strains have been growing within the 28-country bloc over sanctions which some member governments have only supported reluctantly.

Russia's deputy foreign minister expressed concerns about NATO troop movements in northeastern Europe.

Is he dead? Dying? Having a child? Being overthrown? Perhaps wrestling bears? No one knows, but the Internet loves to speculate.

Further economic measures against Russia would be "beneficial to no one," Spain's foreign minister said this week.

The Russian president's Kazakhstan visit has been delayed indefinitely but the Kremlin dismisses health rumors.

Critics of Vladimir Putin say his government has encouraged a hostile political environment that leads supporters to act out violently.

Ketchum pursued a number of controversial campaigns for Russia, including Vladimir Putin's 2013 New York Times op-ed on Syria.

The man some call a warlord has praised one of Nemtsov's alleged assassins as a "true Russian patriot."