Russian officials claimed little orphan Maxim Kuzmin suffered an appalling death after being adopted to the US. 

Fear that thawing permafrost caused damage to storage tank.

A deal would be the biggest Chinese equity participation in onshore oil in Russia.

On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.

Emergency services in major operation with higher toll feared.

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.

Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Northern territories ‘will become arable farmland in 20-to-30 years', and will have to adapt - fast.