Russia blames US as spy and crime scandals strain ties with Bulgaria
Russians suspected of Sofia poisoning that may have link to Skripal attack in UK
Russia threat to cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over ‘attack’
Moscow deploys air defence system to Black Sea as tension escalates in Crimea
Vladimir Putin fires chief of staff in high-profile reshuffle
Former defence minister had been one of president’s closest allies
Egypt’s Sisi tries to reassure business after airline crash
President visits Red Sea resort saying ‘lights will not be going out in Sharm el-Sheikh’
Claims Russian airstrikes in Syria not targeting IS
Air strikes plunge the four-year-old civil war in Syria into a volatile new phase
Ukraine rebels and government forces battle near Donetsk
Separatists say Kiev troops have been pushed back as they seek control of ‘New Russia’
Putin asks parliament to end right to send troops to Ukraine
Kiev says move a ‘first practical step’ towards ending conflict amid fledgling peace process
US threatens broader sanctions against Russian industries over Ukraine action
Obama warns of impact on Russia’s ‘key sectors’ and risk to global economy
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