A court in Moscow has upheld a multibillion-dollar damages claim by Russia’s central bank against Belgian financial services provider Euroclear, media reports said. The court of first instance ordered Euroclear to pay 18.

But as Mr Morrison shows in his technicolour chronicle of the city, beneath the petro-funded sheen, Moscow is a domain of purges, paranoia and ravenous power. History has shaped its character; equally,

Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

Its Cold War history and massive size might give it an intimidating image, but at its core Moscow is every bit the European city offering wealth of history and culture coupled with modernity and edginess.

MOSCOW, May 13 () - Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of ‌photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist ‌attacks", including drone strikes, the office of Mayor Sergei ​Sobyanin said on Wednesday.

Russia’s annual celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is traditionally a huge celebration in Moscow’s Red Square featuring a parade with missiles,

Moscow’s Cyndi and Daryle Faircloth were named this year’s queen and king of the 53rd Moscow Renaissance Fair, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday at East City Park. Like the royals who came before them, they are being recognized for years of involvement in Moscow community events.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of attempting to force Russian companies out of global markets, including in Africa and the Balkans, in an interview with Russian state-controlled outlet RT India published on May 13.