VLADIMIR PUTIN

Six-party talks led to an end of North Korea's nuclear program, but the DPRK pulled out and resumed the program in 2009.

Russia backs the separatists but denies it is directly involved in the conflict in the Donbass region.

After months of fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia has demanded guarantees that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO.

Russia said it wants to launch a space station in 2017, but those claims may be more about politics than science.

A Russian military airplane flying over the Baltic Sea was intercepted by NATO fighters on Monday, Latvia's army said.

The British prime minister sees a “dangerous backdrop of instability" that could lead to another global recession.

President Vladimir Putin said recently that falling oil prices could be potentially “catastrophic” for Russia.

A government statement issued in the name of Donetsk city administration said the situation in the city was tense.

The Russian diplomat concerned had been under observation by Germany's anti-espionage agency for several months.

The Russian President came under pressure from Western leaders at the G-20 summit, which he left early.

"I guess I'll shake your hand, but I have only one thing to say to you: You need to get out of Ukraine," Canadian PM tells Russian president.

The incident is latest in a series of clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Moscow rebels in the strife-torn eastern Ukraine.

U.S. President Obama said that Russia's aggression against Ukraine was a threat to the world, while Europe threatened further sanctions.

Even though there were playful masks and signs in some protests, the issues these protesters came out for in Brisbane are no joke.

The G20 is usually an expensive photo op for world leaders, but this year's meeting has some real potential for impacting international politics.

"In essence, it’s undermining the entire system of international economic relations," Putin said.

Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of sending soldiers and weapons to help separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine launch a new offensive.

Pope Francis wants G-20 leaders to think about the people affected by their decisions at the world's biggest economic meeting.

The Russian army will also modify most of its equipment to minimize human involvement in the operation of special equipment.

There are disagreements over whether the Russian warships are heading toward Australia in a deliberate show of power.

The Russian president didn't get the warmest welcome in China this week, and things may stay chilly at the G-20 summit.