Andrew Osborn

Russia flies nuclear-capable bombers to region facing Alaska

Russia flies nuclear-capable bombers to region facing Alaska

State media says it shows Moscow's ability to park nuclear arms on the US' doorstep.

Russia, in rare U-turn after public anger, drops case against journalist

Russia, in rare U-turn after public anger, drops case against journalist

Russian police abruptly dropped drugs charges against investigative journalist Ivan Golunov.
Russian media, celebrities protest against investigative journalist's drug bust

Russian media, celebrities protest against investigative journalist's drug bust

Ivan Golunov, known for exposing corruption among Moscow city officials, says he was framed.

Ukraine enters uncharted waters after comedian wins presidency

Ukraine enters uncharted waters after comedian wins presidency

The West and Russia wonder what approach he will take on everything.
Moscow ready for faster nuclear strike on US if necessary: Putin

Moscow ready for faster nuclear strike on US if necessary: Putin

‘Let them count the speed and the range of the weapons systems we are developing.’
New arms race? Russia pledges 'balance' if US quits nuclear pact

New arms race? Russia pledges 'balance' if US quits nuclear pact

Gorbachev, now 87, has warned that unravelling the treaty could have catastrophic consequences.

Espionage scandals show Russian spies in a 'state of war'

Espionage scandals show Russian spies in a 'state of war'

The GRU military intelligence agency is blamed by the West for several botched attacks.

Russia to hold biggest war games in nearly four decades

Russia to hold biggest war games in nearly four decades

The massive military exercise will also involve the Chinese and Mongolian armies.

For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West

For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West

Analysts and officials say Russian president believes World Cup demonstrates country's successful defiance. 

Sparks fly as Russia and Britain trade accusations over spy poisoning

Sparks fly as Russia and Britain trade accusations over spy poisoning

The two sides launched sharp allegations against each other over the nerve agent attack.

In Russia, Trump inauguration euphoria leaves lasting hangover

In Russia, Trump inauguration euphoria leaves lasting hangover

Some Russians say it might have been better if Clinton had won the presidency.

Putin, in Syria, says mission accomplished, orders partial Russian pull-out

Putin, in Syria, says mission accomplished, orders partial Russian pull-out

The Kremlin first launched air strikes in Syria in September 2015.

Russia's Olympic ban strengthens Putin's re-election hand

Russia's Olympic ban strengthens Putin's re-election hand

He's uniting voters around this message: The world is against us.