By Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) -Two lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany travel next week to Russia while under fire from opponents for the party's ties to the Kremlin and accusations - strongly denied - that it could be passing on sensitive military information.

Russia has previously provided Venezuela with Buks and S-300VMs. It has also received 21 Su-30MK2 Flanker fighters that are capable of air defense missions, but they can also sling supersonic anti-ship missiles, as well as flying other types of missions.

Alexei Zhuravlev also said Russia isn't restricted from sending offensive weapons, such as the Oreshnik ballistic missile, to Venezuela.

Amid a buildup of American forces in the Caribbean, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro is reaching out to Russia, China, and Iran to enhance its worn military capabilities and solicit assistance, requesting defensive radars,

Lufthansa said there was no reason to stop operating flights to Moscow and added that it only flies to destinations if flight safety is guaranteed.

Indian visitor numbers to the Russian capital soared by 40% year-on-year, signalling growing cultural ties between the two nations. Moscow has become a popular destination for Indian travellers, with the Russian capital welcoming 40,

From some tough times in Russia to winning the AFC Champions League, Kim In-Sung's journey has been a "happy" one.