Russian adventurer sets out to break world record in hot air balloon
The 65-year-old balloon pilot has embarked on a solo flight to fly…
Two Russian helicopter pilots killed by ‘Islamic State’ in Syria
Helicopter pilots called in action by the Syrian allies were shot down…
US expels Russian officials after attack on diplomat in Moscow
The US has expelled two Russian officials in response to an attack…
NATO and Russia want dialogue, not a new Cold War
The NATO summit in Warsaw is deciding on new troops for Eastern…
NATO giant ‘taking time to emerge from its slumber,’ says retired General Shirreff
Retired British and NATO General Richard Shirreff briefs DW on the NATO…
Estonian PM: ‘Putin’s aggressive behavior made Russia a threat’
On the eve of the bi-annual NATO Summit, Estonia's Prime Minister Taavi…
Appetite for caviar threatens Caspian seals
Its status as the area's top predator has not stopped the endangered…
Russia appeals Olympic track and field doping ban
Russia has filed an appeal against the doping ban barring its athletics…
US and Russia discuss possibility of increased cooperation in Syria
"The discussion was about the options for settling the Syrian conflict, including…
Yeltsin laid the foundation for the Russia Putin built
Boris Yeltsin was re-elected 20 years ago. To secure victory and ward…