Russia: Bomb Blast Leaves Several Injured At Moscow Bus Stop

An explosion caused by a homemade bomb has injured three people at a bus stop in central Moscow.

Russia Hits Turkey With Economic Sanctions, Warns More Could Follow

Russia has hit Turkey with economic retaliation following the fatal downings of two Russian aircraft on Tuesday.A battery of economic measures are being talked about including high-profile big-money developments. The Russian tourist federation says it has ceased co-operation.

Plane Crashes In Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula With 224 People On Board

Not Again! A Russian passenger plane has crashed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The Kogalymavia Airbus A-321 was travelling from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to St Petersburg.There were 217 passengers and seven crew on board the flight.Egyptian search and rescue teams have located the aircraft and say they have heard ‘pained’ voices from inside the wreckage.

Nigeria’s Uzochukwu Signed By Russian Club On 3-Year Deal

Nigerian Izunna Uzochukwu was signed by Russia Premier League side, Amtrak Perm,on a three-year deal.It was gathered that the 25-year-old joined Amtrak Perm on a free transfer after a successful spell at Danish superligue champions FC Midtjylland.

Russian: Former PM Yevgeny Primakov dies at 85

Former Russian Prime Minister, foreign minister and spy master Yevgeny Primakov has died at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness.

A Kremlin spokesman said President Putin had been informed, and was said to be deeply saddened by the news.

 Primakov  began his career in the Soviet era, playing a prominent role in failed efforts to avert the Gulf War in 1991.

Video: Russia stages massive WW2 parade despite Western boycott

Russia has staged its biggest military parade, marking 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

Thousands of troops marched across Red Square in Moscow, and new armour was displayed for the first time.

Many foreign dignitaries were present, but most Western leaders stayed away in protest of Russia's role in Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin said global co-operation had been put at risk in recent years. His Ukrainian counterpart accused him of justifying aggression.