Russian massacre suspects' homeland is plagued by poverty and religious strife
The four men accused of terrorism in Russia are citizens of Tajikistan.
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How Russia’s deadliest attack in years unfolded over the weekend
The attack left 137 people dead and more than 180 more injured.
Screams and blank stares of shock: Horror at a Russian concert
New York Times: Violent attack on Moscow’s outskirts was a scene of chaos and terror.
Are state governments behind Kate conspiracy theories?
Hostile states may have helped to fuel wild theories and rumours.
Severely beaten suspects admit guilt in Russia concert hall massacre
Russian authorities arrested the four suspected attackers on Saturday.
'Violation': Poland tells Russia to stay out of its airspace
A Russian missile strayed into Poland's airspace, prompting concern from the nation.
Moscow terror suspects locked doors before killing 137
Some doors at Crocus City Hall could not be opened during the shooting.
Putin claims Moscow concert gunmen tried to escape to Ukraine
But the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on social media.
Moscow concert attack: 133 people killed, four suspects arrested
11 people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow.
UN Security Council to vote on resolution demanding Ramadan ceasefire
United States warns the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.
Isis claims responsibility for Moscow concert hall attack: 60 dead, 145 injured
Attackers raided Crocus City Hall, spraying bullets and throwing explosives.
Russia and China veto US resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire
Allies of Israel are pushing for an unconditional end to the fighting.
Moscow terror attack: 40 dead, more than 100 wounded
40 people dead after attack took place at a popular concert venue.
Russian court rejects mother of Alexei Navalny's lawsuit
The family of Alexei Navalny’s claim is being denied with mocking wording.
Russian prank callers trick IOC president before Paris Olympics
The call came amid rising tensions over Russia's place at this year's Games.
‘Covered in blood’: Russian drone attack injures 13 in Kyiv
The attack happened after Vladimir Putin threatened to respond to recent attacks.
What makes this Russian region a repeat target for the Ukraine military?
Russia’s Belgorod region has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks this month
Russian election sees harshest crackdown since soviet era
Putin has won the Russian election again, but not everyone is happy.
Putin strolls to victory in Russia – but his opponents still humiliate him
Protest reminds Russians opposed to president’s authoritarian rule that they are not alone
Ukraine launches drone attacks on final day of Russian election
Attack comes after Russian Defence Ministry reported downing 35 Ukrainian drones.
Putin set to rule Russia for six more years after tightly-controlled election
Putin set to win Russian election that follows a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent.
Russian missiles kill at least 16 people in the latest strike on Odesa
A second missile targeted first responders who arrived at the scene for first blast.
Ukrainians in occupied regions pressured to vote for Putin
Polls are open in four annexed regions of Ukraine close to the front line.
Putin threatens nukes again as war rages on in Ukraine
Putin has talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since the war began.
Putin warns Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
President’s statement ahead of elections delivers another blunt warning to the West.
Russia says 234 enemy fighters killed in thwarted armed incursion
Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range drones smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: Pentagon to give Kyiv US$300m in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
This is the first security package since December after reports Ukraine was running low.
Ukraine will lose significant ground without allies' support - CIA report
US intelligence says deadlock is ‘increasingly shifting the momentum in Moscow’s favour’.
Putin propaganda dominates Russian TV during election
In his tenure, Putin has managed to eliminate nearly all independent media in Russia.
What to know about Russia’s presidential election
Russia is expected to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030.
Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment slammed by Ukraine
The Pope has been criticised for asking Kyiv to 'have the courage' to stop the war.
A lonely radio nerd. A poet: Putin's crackdown sweeps up ordinary Russians
A country that once tolerated some dissent is now one that ruthlessly suppresses it.
French PM warns against letting Russia win against Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron has been accused of exploiting the war in Ukraine for political gain.
'Vile attack': Volodymyr Zelensky’s convoy narrowly avoids Russian missile
A bombing ended a tour of Odesa for Zelenskyy and the Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.