How Arctic turned red after Russia caused worst fuel spill

G7 leaders of the UK and Canada have opposed Russia's return to the G7, deepening a rift over US President Donald Trump's wish for the country to rejoin. "Russia was excluded from the G7 after it invaded Crimea a number of years ago, and its continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside of the G7, and it will continue to remain out," Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference.

UK, Canada reject Russia's return after Trump summit invite

Beijing and Moscow are threatening counter lawsuits against those countries which are enquiring too much about China. According to Beijing's official mouthpiece, The Global Times, China and Russia will start by initiating an investigation into US-owned bio-labs.

COVID-19: China, Russia threaten countries with counter lawsuits

The United States is developing a ''super duper missile'' to outpace military rivals including China and Russia, according to US President Donald Trump. Unveiling the flag for his new space force in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump touted that the US is ''right now building incredible military equipment,'' including a missile that is ''17 times faster'' than his adversaries.

US to defeat China and Russia with 'super duper missile'

US accuses China and Russia of coordinating to spread virus conspiracies The US State Department has accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus pandemic.

Morning News Brief: US accuses China, Russia, Pence's aide tests positive, and more

Robots will replace soldiers on the battlefield in Russia according to Vitaly Davydov, the deputy director of the country's Advanced Research Foundation. Davydov said ''living fighters will gradually begin to be replaced by their robotic ‘'brothers’ who can act faster, more accurately and more selectively than people.

Russia: Robotic swarms will replace soldiers in combat

This week’s inauguration of a new Red Sea Egyptian military base was pregnant with the symbolism of the rivalries shaping the future of the Middle East as well as north and east Africa.

The battle for Libya: UAE calls the shots

Russian President Vladimir Putin played ice hockey in the Red Square alongside the Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and legendary hockey players on December 25.

Vladimir Putin plays ice hockey in Red Square

Russia Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is to decide on Thursday whether to appeal against the four-year ban imposed on Russia’s participation in all major sporting events including Tokyo 2020 after World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data on December 9.

Russia to announce decision on appeal against WADA's doping ban today

The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russia regrets a proposed four-year blanket ban for the country's athletes over doping but will remain open to cooperation. "This is definitely concerning information.

Kremlin says Russia remains 'open to cooperation' on doping after proposed WADA ban

The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would take part in a four-way international summit in Paris on December 9, an attempt to advance efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Russia confirms Putin to take part in Ukrainian peace summit in Paris

Turkey-Russia begin joint patrolling across Northern Syria

Moscow has sent an S-400 missile system battalion and a Pantsir anti-aircraft gun and missile system to Belgrade for their first joint drills in Serbia, the defence ministry said.

Russia sends S-400 system to Serbia for drills

The leaders of Ethiopia and Egypt met on the sidelines of Russia's Africa summit on Thursday to discuss a disputed Nile dam that has seen tensions flare, a diplomatic source told AFP.

Egypt, Ethiopia leaders discuss Nile dam in Russia

One of the major issues that define US President Donald Trump's time in the White House is - the looming shadow of Russia. Did Russia install a yes-man at the White House?

WION Edit: Changing political dynamics in West Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday aimed teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, telling an energy forum that he did not share the excitement about her United Nations speech last month.

I don't share excitement about Greta Thunberg's U.N. speech: Russian President Vladimir putin

US agents extracted a high-level Russian government source who had confirmed Vladimir Putin's direct role in interfering in the 2016 US presidential election, US media reported late Monday.

US extracted spy that confirmed Putin role in 2016 US vote: Reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumoured lover reportedly gave birth to twin boys here earlier this month. Former Olympic gold medalist and rhythmic gymnast, Alina Kabaeva, 36, has long been rumoured to be in a relationship with Putin, New York Post reports.

Vladmir Putin's alleged lover Alina Kabaeva gives birth to twin boys

Russia should encourage its Venezuelan ally President Nicolas Maduro to avoid violence amid a street revolt aimed at ousting him, the US representative on the crisis said Tuesday.

Russia should press Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro to avoid violence: US envoy

The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an urgent meeting for Thursday afternoon (local time) to address the situation in Eastern Ukraine. The development comes in the backdrop of Russian President Vladimir Putin signing a decree on Wednesday that would grant individuals residing in certain districts of eastern Ukraine the right to apply for Russian citizenship using a simplified procedure.

UNSC schedules urgent meeting to address situation in eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed final tests of a hypersonic missile, which he earlier said would render existing missile defence systems obsolete.

Putin hails 'successful' test of new hypersonic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains a formidable force in world politics. He started as a low-level KGB spy and rose to the upper echelon of power winning the top office of his country a record four times.

Vladimir Putin: Four-time President and global influencer

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A brawl erupted between members of Ukrainian parliament on Thursday over a poster placed on the tribune. Parliament member Nestor Shufrych from the Opposition Bloc Party tore off a poster depicting Ukrainian oligarch and politician Viktor Medvedchuk and naming him '(Russian President Vladimir) Putin's agent'.

Watch: Ukrainian MPs scuffle in parliament over putin's agent poster

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