NEWS: Kremlin meets early deadline for submissions but questions raised over ambition of carbon cutting goals
NEWS: Russia’s unpredictable foreign policy could put peaceful international cooperation in the Arctic at risk, warns UK report
NEWS: Environmental activists speak to RTCC about their work with the Kremlin’s security forces to combat the illegal timber trade
NEWS: British people feel less threatened by climate change now than they did in 2010, a survey by Chatham House reveals
INTERVIEW: From Taser lessons to self-help sessions, Frank Hewetson recalls the highs and lows of jail a year on from his release
ANALYSIS: As the world’s second biggest exporter of emissions, Russia should lobby for consumers to take responsibility, say economists
NEWS: Maros Sefocovic promises a “more assertive” energy policy and to continue EU leadership in climate negotiations
NEWS: A 35% energy efficiency target for 2030 would wipe out reliance on Russian gas, says UK think-tank IPPR
NEWS: Alliance deputy assistant secretary general says warming climate is creating new challenges
NEWS: Moscow’s historic links with US, Australia and Ukraine at UN climate talks appear unlikely to last after current crisis
NEWS: Russia risks falling oil production without foreign investors, more efficiency
NEWS: Former allies banned from cooperating as Ukraine prepares to align with EU’s climate stance
NEWS: Government report dismisses efforts to cut carbon pollution, warning emissions could break 550 parts per million barrier
NEWS: Moscow submission stresses need for developed and developing countries to contribute tougher emission reductions by 2015
NEWS: Minister for Energy announces measures to drive development of coal fields, in face of cheaper gas and clean energy options
NEWS: “Tough” policy option could see Russia’s 2030 carbon emissions stabilise at around today’s levels
Tension with gas supplier Russia to spur push for domestic energy, but not only renewables would benefit
Draft document outlines how Moscow can meet 25% carbon reduction target by 2020, promising tougher accounting standards
Campaigners set to return home to families for Christmas, although fate of four Russian colleagues still unclear
Friday’s top 5: Greenpeace detained indefinitely; Australian emissions fall by 0.1%; Bioenergy and CCS could keep temperatures below 2C warming target