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Igor Strelkov, the self-proclaimed Defense minister made his first public appearance on Thursday at a news conference in Donetsk.

Pro-Russia Rebels Carry out Executions by Firing Squad Using Stalin-Era Laws

The pro-Russian rebels are said to have carried out execution by firing squad of captured prisoners for crimes as petty as stealing.

Jul 11, 2014

In its Fourth of July note to US, Russia has urged Obama to think about the whole world and not just its country.

Russia's 4th of July Message to US: 'Don't Just Work for Your Own Interest, Think of the Whole World'

In its Fourth of July note to the US, Russia has urged Obama to think about the whole world and not just its country.

Jul 5, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: MP Zhirinovsky Labels Fabio Capello a 'Thief' after Russia's Early Exit

Russian coach Fabio Capello faces stinging criticism and has been called a "thief" by a Russian politician.

Jul 3, 2014

Demi Lovato's Putin 'Gay Kiss' Gybe Triggers Twitter Uproar

American singer Demi Lovato's 'Putin Gay Kiss' gybe has triggered outrage among Russians.

Jul 2, 2014

Ukraine's President Poroshenko poses with European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy at EU Council in Brussels

Ukraine Crisis: President Poroshenko is 'Nazi' Says Putin's Aide as Kiev Signs Controversial EU Deal

A senior adviser to Vladimir Putin has called Ukraine president Poroshenko a 'Nazi' in retaliation of a controversial EU deal.

Jun 27, 2014

Russian parliament revokes option to invade Ukraine

Russia's upper chamber of parliament on Wednesday voted to scrap an earlier resolution allowing President Vladimir Putin to send troops into Ukraine, in a move Moscow says will help the peace process. Duration: 00:45

Jun 26, 2014

Putin says will continue to protect ethnic Russians in Ukraine

Moscow will continue to protect ethnic Russians in eastern Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday after dismissing a week-long ceasefire between pro-Kremlin rebels and Ukrainian troops as "too short." Duration: 01:00

Jun 25, 2014

After Pakistan and China, Modi Keen on Strengthening Ties with Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be playing his foreign diplomacy cards right ever since he was voted to power last month.

Jun 20, 2014

Armed pro-Russian separatists stand at a town center in Snizhnye in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine Crisis: Military Plane with 49 People Aboard Shot Down by Pro-Russia Rebels

A military transport plane carrying 49 service personnel has been shot down by pro-Russian rebels, killing everyone on board, various reports say.

Jun 14, 2014

Ukraine FM: Putin, Poroshenko discuss possible meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks Thursday with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko on Kiev's plans for defusing the crisis in the separatist east, the Kremlin said. Duration: 00:41

Jun 13, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Group H Squads: Full Team List of Belgium, Russia, South Korea and Algeria

Chec Out FIFA World Cup 2014 Group H Squads and Full Team List of Belgium, Russia, South Korea and Algeria

Jun 12, 2014

Putin in Crimea T-shirts, a reality for Moscow shoppers

Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses and a cocktail in hand: Vladimir Putin cuts a relaxed figure on the front of new T-shirts which have gone on sale in Russia. Duration: 01:12

Jun 12, 2014

Chatbot Passes 'Turing Test' by Pretending as 13-Year-Old Boy (Representational Image) [Wikimedia Commons/Tom Yates]

Eugene Goostman: Chatbot Passes 'Turing Test' by Pretending as 13-Year-Old Boy

A chatbot named Eugene Goostman became the first computer program to pass the iconic Turing Test, fooling humans by making them think it's a 13-year-old boy.

Jun 10, 2014

Isolated Putin Left Red-Faced at D-Day Celebrations; What Did Obama Say to the Russian Leader? [VIDEO]

At the D-Day celebration in France, Obama and Putin avoided each other. But Obama managed to say something to the Russian leader.

Jun 7, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Friendly Results: Brazil Unimpressive against Serbia as Germany Thump Armenia, Despite Reus Injury

A second half goal from Fred helped Brazil edge Serbia 1-0, while Germany's comprehensive 6-1 victory over Armenia was overshadowed by Marco Reus' injury.