Rates for Russian gas transported through Ukraine to Europe will double next year. The move could raise more tension between the two nations and affect the flow of one-quarter of Europe's gas supply.

Rupert Murdoch is trying to sell his three radio stations in Russia: Nashe Radio, Best FM and Ultra as well as News Outdoor advertising agency.

The Kremlin has announced a recall of the new ultra violent video game, Modern Warfare 2. The game was pulled over a scene that takes place in Russia, where hundreds of civilians are executed.

Independent financial analyst and former stock broker Max Keiser sat down with Russia Today on Friday to discuss the current economic situation between China and the United States.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appeared at the Russian hip-hop contest "Battle for Respect", broadcast by Russian music channel Muz-TV.

Police in Russia have arrested three men, all homeless, who are under suspicion of killing another man, eating part of him and then selling left over body parts to a kebab shop.

Ulyanovsk is the capital city of the Ulyanovsk region, the birthplace of former Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, and home to a major naval munitions facility. That facility exploded on Friday with dire consequences for the city.

At least two people are dead and others injured as an explosion causes a fireball and serious fire at an ammunition depot in Russia.

As President Obama struggles over the question of additional troop commitments to the war in Afghanistan, Mikhail Gorbachev offers advice that speaks from experience.

Iran has rejected the latest offer from the IAEA on its nuclear enrichment program, paving the way for a new round of sanctions that could be backed by Russia.

The Polish interior ministry has recently stated that they want more of an American presence in their country to protect them from a possible attack by Russia.

Some wonder why it gladdens others that America will not host the 2016 Olympic Games. It's not that citizens of other countries don't like us.

Russian war games targeted Poland by air and sea during military training exercises thought to be held in September. Soldiers from Belarus also participated.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has launched a fierce attack on those people who have attempted to defend the actions of Soviet leader Josef Stalin.

The Chief of the Russian Federal Space Agency announced his agency's plans to build a manned spacecraft with a nuclear power source.

To China, October is fairly productive when it comes to energy outsourcing. Following $3.5 billion USD deals on energy cooperation with Russia signed Oct. 12, the nation built close business relationships with Canada and Kuwait in the past two days.

Leaked information concerning Russia selling up to 50 tonnes of gold has forced the government to postpone the sale due to fears of a drop in price.

General Mikhail Kalashnikov, inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle named after him, is a hero in Russia whose upcoming 90th birthday is to be a national celebration. He recently said he regrets that terrorists and gangsters use his design.

African Swine Fever, a devastating disease with almost 100 per cent fatality rates in domestic pigs has been discovered in northwest Russia, raising the nightmare scenario it will spread to EU countries. A U.N. organization calls it their worst fear.

If you've got some time to kill, why not spend the next 520 days on a trip to the red planet? Well, a simulated one anyways.