The Usolyekhimprom facility, disused due to bankruptcy in 2017, is a ‘toxic catastrophe waiting to happen’.

The animal got into a habit of visiting rubbish dumps on remote Novaya Zemlya, say researchers.

Pictures of the bizarre sight of the emerald snow appeared on social media.

Toxic fuel from 21,000 ton leak reaches pristine lake, bypassing floating booms, as rivers of diesel pollution cover-up is exposed.

Marine life dying, pools polluted, power outages, no medicines for animals, and two years late, but officials say there is no cause for concern.

Impressive official events but also emotional marches by people carrying portraits of loved ones who served in WW2.

Russian ecologist says his undercover trip shows Arctic ecosystem is irreversibly damaged, as whistleblower in ecological watchdog quits and leaves town.

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.