Russia
What is Russia up to?
This summer we have been talking to Professor Robert Patman of Otago University about some of the international hot-spots, trying to get a handle on what the story is behind the daily headlines. Today… Audio
Russia names US as a threat to national security
The United States has been named as a threat to Russia's national security for the first time, a sign of how relations with the West have deteriorated in recent years.
Suspected Russian strikes kill dozens in Syria
Dozens of people have been killed in air strikes believed to have been carried out by Russian planes in the Syrian city of Idlib, according to activists and residents.
Russian president addresses 1400 journalists
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has used crude language in a furious new attack on Turkey over the shooting down of a Russian combat jet last month. Our correspondent in Moscow Julia Lyubova has… Audio
Fire at Russian mental health clinic kills 23
At least 23 people have died in a suspicious fire at a mental health clinic in western Russia.
Kremlin fires warning shot at Turksih fishing vessel
Russia has confirmed one of its warships fired warning shots at a Turkish vessel in teh Aegean Sea. Audio
Russia warns Turkey over warship incident
Russia has confirmed one of its warships fired warning shots at a Turkish vessel in the Aegean Sea.
Russia and Turkey continue their war of words
Russia and Turkey are continuing their war of words. Audio
Russia says Turkey shot down plane 'for IS oil'
Russia has accused Turkey of shooting down its warplane near the border with Syria in order to protect its oil trade with the Islamic State (IS) group.
Turkey to hand over Russian pilot's body
Turkey is preparing to return the body of the Russian pilot who was killed after his plane was shot down on the Syrian border.
Russia imposes sanctions on Turkey
Russia has announced a package of economic sanctions against Turkey over the shooting down of a Russian jet on the Syrian border on Tuesday.
Russia boosts defence amid row with Turkey
Russia has strengthened its anti-aircraft defences in Syria by moving a cruiser towards the coast and deploying new missiles at its main base.
Russia rejects Turkey's claims
Russia is rejecting Turkey's claims that they didn't realise the plane it shot down was Russian. Audio
Turkey 'had to know' fighter jet was Russian
Russia has rejected Turkey's claims it did not know the plane it shot down on the Syrian border was Russian.
Talks continue between France and Russia amid rising tensions
Francois Hollande and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Moscow with the French President keen to build a coaltion against Islamic State, following the attacks on Paris. Audio
Crewman of downed Russian bomber jet alive and rescued
It took twelve hours and one Russian marine was killed during the operation, but one crewman of Russia's downed bomber jet has been rescued. Audio
Russian jet pilot rescued
The war of words continues over Turkey's shooting down of a Syrian based Russian bomber. Audio
Russian marine killed on jet rescue mission
A Russian marine has been killed on a helicopter mission to rescue the crew of a jet downed by Turkey near the Syrian border, the BBC reports.
Calm urged after Russian jet shot down by Turkey
NATO's secretary general has called for calm and de-escalation after Turkish jet fighters shot down a Russian military jet yesterday. Turkey and its NATO allies say the Sukhoi 24 bomber trespassed on… Audio
Russia warns of 'serious consequences' after jet downed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkey as a stab in the back administered by "the accomplices of terrorists".