Beijing 2022: Putin tells Xi he will attend Winter Olympics
Russian president Vladimir Putin has pledged to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, making him the first major western…
Russia Ukraine: EU to warn Moscow against action
European leaders are expected to warn Russia that hostile action against Ukraine could come at a “high price”, amid concerns…
Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
The G7 group of rich democracies has warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it invades Ukraine. UK Foreign Secretary Liz…
Biden warns Putin of ‘strong measures’ amid Ukraine invasion fears
Ukraine conflict The US says it is preparing “strong economic and other measures” over fears of a Russian invasion of…
Biden and Putin hold talks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Ukraine conflict US President Joe Biden has held rare talks by video link with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin,…
Biden and Putin to talk amid Ukraine invasion fears
Ukraine conflict US President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will speak via video call on Tuesday, the White House…
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians
Ukraine conflict Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian “representatives” are planning to overthrow his government next week, as a Russian…
Death toll soars to 52 in Russian coal mine accident – reports
At least 52 people are reported to have died in Russia’s worst mining disaster in a decade. The incident started…
Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris
By Paul Rincon & Jonathan Amos BBC News Russia has carried out a missile test, destroying one of its own…
Russian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnation
The US has condemned Russia for conducting a “dangerous and irresponsible” missile test that it says endangered the crew aboard…