The latest news and business stories from the world's largest country and its ongoing war in Ukraine
More than 50 UN member states urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine
UAE-Russia trade and investment agreement comes into effect
'I saw fire, then heard the blast': Deraa's fields peppered with Assad-era mines
Abu Dhabi takes Emirati crafts, coffee, food and falconry to Moscow festival
UK lacks defences and leadership to see off a war, former minister warns
Iran sanctions dispute paralyses UN Security Council in record deadlock
Russia and Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners after UAE mediation
Syria and Russia save face with deal on military bases
Syria and Russia agree to transform military bases into joint training centres
President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with 'aiding terrorism'
Pirlo out of running for Italy job amid row over link to Russian betting firm
Ukraine's refinery offensive is draining the Russian war machine
Trump gives Ukraine green light to build Patriot missiles
Despite Ukraine's drone revolution, militaries will continue to bank on the tank
Europe's race to rearm outpaced by the future of war