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Rocky meeting in Moscow
With the U.S. missile attack on Syria front and centre, it's tense times as the top U.S. and Russian diplomats meet in Moscow for the first time.
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Explosion in St. Petersburg metro kills at least 9
All subway stops in the northern Russian city have been shut down
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Violent protests greet Russian police after opposition leader arrested
Demonstrators attack van carrying Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny
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Russia detains anti-corruption protesters
Hundreds of marchers, including Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny, were rounded up and detained in Moscow and St. Petersburg in what the Kremlin called illegal protests
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Merchandising the AK-47
Kalashnikov Concern, the manufacturer of the world's most notorious assault rifle, is expanding into a wider range of products, including clothing and souvenirs featuring the AK-47
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U.S. cyber-hacking concerns
Wikileaks' latest leak of the U.S. government's most guarded cyber-espionage capabilities raises questions about why the country keeps getting 'doxed' and what it means for security.
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Vladimir Putin's opponent
Russian opposition leader and vocal opponent of President Vladimir Putin Alexei Navalny is being retried this week on five-year-old embezzlement charges
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Renewed fighting in Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine is once again a hot zone as shelling between Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels has left Avdikva on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe
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Trump says Russia can’t have compromising information
President-elect is mindful of hidden cameras, and a germaphobe
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Russia's measured response to U.S. sanctions
Despite calls for retaliation, Russian President Vladimir Putin ruled out expelling U.S. diplomats from Moscow
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Ukrainian war hero's message to Canada
After two years in a Russian jail, Ukraine parliamentarian Nadiya Savchenko warns against warmer relations with Moscow
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Russia sells share in country’s largest oil company
Russia has sold a share of oil giant Rosneft for 10.5 billion euros. Between them commodities trader Glencore and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund now have a 19.5% stake. The surprise deal is said to be the largest privatisation in the oil...
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EU passes anti-propaganda resolution, angers Russia’s Putin
Russia and Islamist terrorist groups are increasingly targeting the EU with propaganda – the warning in a resolution approved by MEPs, which aims to combat anti-Europe campaigns. It says Moscow spreads propaganda through media and other...
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Massive warehouse fire kills 8 firefighters in Moscow
All 8 were on the roof when it collapsed
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State of the Union: UK-Russia war of words hits fever pitch
In this edition of State of the Union, the UK-Russia war of words reaches fever pitch in the wake of the poisoning of a former spy in England and Putin’s recent election win. It’s also on the minds of EU leaders as they meet for a summit...
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Russia probe focuses on Jared Kushner
Republican strategist and consultant Kevin Eckery speaks about new reports that U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and close adviser asked for a secret communications channel to Moscow
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Putin and Tsipras focus on trade and investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who have been meeting in Athens, are no strangers. They met in Moscow twice last year and there was even talk of Russia floating Greece a loan which came to...
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Vladimir Putin's thoughts on Canada
Vladimir Putin fielded questions from Russians on live TV during his annual call-in show and discussed Canada with Susan Ormiston.
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Russian government says Syria mission a 'resounding success'
CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from Moscow
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What Russia gains from withdrawing from Syria
Some believe that Russia has an ulterior motive for withdrawing troops from Syria.
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John Kerry arrives in Moscow for talks
CBC's Susan Ormiston reports on the U.S. secretary of state's plans
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London and Moscow swap iconic art
London’s National Portrait Gallery and the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow are both marking their 160th anniversary this year. They have decided to celebrate by swapping treasures in one of the visual arts’ biggest UK-Russian cultural...
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International Women's Day - Russian style
In Russia, International Women's Day is a national holiday and a true celebration of women of all ages, replete with flowers, sweets and festive gatherings, CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from Moscow.
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US teen chases ballerina dream in Moscow
Many young girls dream of becoming a prima ballerina, but few make it all the way to the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. Harper Ortlieb, a 15-year-old American, left her small town in Oregon to follow her dream. She’s one of the rare...