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Spain court drops warrant for Putin associate in mafia probe

A Spanish court said on Thursday it has thrown out an international arrest warrant issued for a top Russian lawmaker from President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party as part of a probe into an underworld gang.

Russia

Spain hunts Russian officials close to Putin in mafia probe

Spain has issued arrest warrants against several high-ranking Russian officials as part of a probe into a powerful underworld gang, a court order revealed on Thursday.

Russia

Foreign minister pledges support in Ukraine

Spain’s foreign minister is en route to Kiev to show support for Ukraine as Spain commits to leading a new rapid action Nato force.

Russia

'Lie low': Spanish skater tells Sochi's gay athletes

Spain's main representative and flag bearer at the Sochi Winter Olympics has been widely criticized after he told a Spanish newspaper on Friday that "it's better if homosexuals (athletes) keep a low profile at the Games".

Russia

Putin slams Spain's human rights record

Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a critical report damning Spain and all other 28 EU nations for their human rights breaches.