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Russian troops arrive in Pakistan for first-ever joint drills

Russian troops will be in Pakistan for two weeks from September 24 to October 10

Russian forces arrive in Pakistan for joint military drill

The exercise is a signal that Moscow and Islamabad are deepening their military cooperation

Vladimir Putin's party scores crushing win in Russia parliament vote

Only 50% people voted, which can raise questions over legitimacy

Russia votes to elect a new parliament

Very few people were on the streets and no election posters, banners, cutouts or campaign photos were to be seen anywhere

Russia insists on Kurds' inclusion in Syrian political process

Russia and Western countries have been at odds over several Syrian issues, including the participation of Syrian Kurds

Russian communists rebrand to attract young supporters

As parliamentary elections loom, party reimagines Lenin, Marx in a modern context

Russia: Israel, Palestinian leaders agree to meet for talks

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu differences prevented meaningful talks since Netanyahu took office in 2009

Russia's oil production hits 25-year high

Oil production amounted to 10.71 million barrels per day in August 2016

Russia lifts ban on charter flights to Turkey

Russia has taken a series of restrictive measures against Turkey from 2016

Russia launches snap drill in three military districts

The drill is focused on combating a simulated enemy's diversionary and reconnaissance actions

Russia launches large snap military drills

Russian Defense Minister did not reveal how many troops are taking part in the exercises

US, Ukraine to conduct observation flights over Russia

The flights will be conducted in accordance with the Treaty on Open Skies signed in March 1992

Russia 'inconsiderate show-off' for announcing airbase use: Iran's defence minister

The criticism came after Russia announced it was using Iran's Hamedan base for air strikes against insurgent groups in Syria

US, Ukraine urge end to soaring tensions with Russia

Kiev and the West accuse Russia of supporting the separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine

Russia carries out military exercise in Crimea

Crimea was incorporated into Russia in 2014 following a referendum, which was recognised by Moscow but rejected by Ukraine

Russia stripped of 2008 relay title over doping

Yulia Chermoshanskaya tested positive for two banned substances after samples from 2008 were re-analysed

Russia launches first Syria raids from Iran base

Iran and Russia are the two firmest backers of the Assad regime, with Tehran fighting on the ground and Russia defending the Syrian skies

Russia says its warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian base

Air strike was conducted against Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in the provinces of Aleppo, Deir Ezzor and Idlib

EU backs Ukraine as tensions mount with Russia

EU has consistently backed efforts to end the conflict between pro-Moscow rebels and government forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine accuses Russia of plotting unrest amid Crimea tensions

It also accused Russia of increasing its forces, replenishing munitions and building up military hardware in war zone