The Russian president tells the Security Council this is a key priority for 'clear and principled decisions'.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.

The Russian president tells the Security Council this is a key priority for 'clear and principled decisions'.

Direct links from the eastern cities of Vladivostok and Khabarovsk are on the way, said Russian presidential adviser Igor Levitin.

Russian president changes his midnight address to honour the bombing victims in Volgograd - and eliminate terrorists.

Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.

City is buried under white blanket after 'freak weather' in Russian Far East.

Minister of Energy Alexander Novak is proposing to slash the mineral extraction tax on new developments for quarter of a century.

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.