Vladimir Putin

Obama Slaps Putin's Pals with Sanctions

U.S. president confirms sanctions will be placed on Russia Monday. They will target billionaires who are close to Russian leader.

Ehud Barak Compliments Putin on Mideast Policy

Former prime minister Says Russia 'dealt in an extremely disciplined and responsible way' with Syria and Iran crises.

Neo-Nazism Raging in Ukraine?

Amidst reports that pamphlets calling for Jews to 'register' are a hoax, Ukrainian PM vows to 'bring perpetrators to justice.'

Ukraine 'On the Brink of Civil War'?

Armored Ukrainian vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian protestors, raising concerns of an all-out war over regional tensions.

Obama Promises to Increase Russia's Isolation

"If Russia continues its current course, the isolation will deepen," says U.S. President as Russia remains unfazed by sanctions.

Ukraine Withdraws Military From Crimea

Interim president orders withdrawal after Russia annexes and conquers nearly all bases in peninsula; concerns of continued aggression.

US Senator McCain Compares Putin's Actions to Adolf Hitler's

John McCain calls Crimea 'captive nation,' accuses Russian president of lying about further takeovers.

Putin Sanctions U.S. Senators After Obama Sanctions Russians

Putin bars 9 American officials from entering Russia, including House Speaker Boehner and Sen. McCain.

Heading for a Showdown?

Ukraine Steps Up Defense After Russia Moves to Annex Crimea

Kiev digs trenches, allots billions to defense fund, recruits volunteers as Russia moves to annex Crimea.

Crimea Crisis

Putin Drafts Bill For Annexing Crimea

Russian president thumbs his nose at EU, US sanctions; bill still needs constitutional, parliamentary approval to annex.

Report: Putin to Sanction Top U.S. Senators

Russian President is reportedly planning to sanction American lawmakers in retaliation for similar U.S. sanctions on Russians.

Obama to Putin: We Won't Recognize Crimea Referendum

Obama warns Putin that the results of the referendum in Crimea will never be recognized, hints at possible sanctions.

Ukraine Has a Useless Piece of Paper

Palin Urges Tougher Approach Towards Putin

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke," says former Republican vice presidential candidate.

Clinton Compares Putin to Hitler, Then Denies She Did

Hillary Clinton says Russia's deployment of troops into Crimea recalls similar moves by Hitler.

Former Ambassador: Putin is Taking Obama Seriously

Former Israeli ambassador to Russia tells Arutz Sheva: Believe it or not, but Putin is taking Obama's threats seriously.

Video: Russians Soldiers Fire Warning Shots As Ukrainians March

Tense standoff as unarmed Ukrainian troops march to talk with Russian soldiers at air base, met by warning shots.

Turkey Scrambles Fighter Jets Over Russian Plane

Possible new front opens in Ukraine-Russia standoff, which has escalated with Russian missile tests and shots fired in air.

Putin: No Russian Soldiers in Crimea

Heavily armed men who occupied government buildings, surrounded Ukrainian bases are 'local self-defense forces.'

Moscow: US 'Blind' to Ukrainian Government's Anti-Semitism

Russian slams US over 'unacceptable' threats about Crimea clashes, cites Kiev opposition's 'rampant Russophobia' and hatred of Jews.

Putin Agrees to German Proposal on Ukraine

Russian President agrees to a proposal from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to set up a contact group on Ukraine.

Netanyahu Can Learn from Putin’s Strong Leadership

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

Sarah Palin warned in 2008 that if Obama were elected, Putin would be encouraged to invade Ukraine. At the time, she was mocked.

Obama Threatens Putin with 'Isolation' Over Ukraine Incursion

U.S. President Obama phones Russian President Vladimir Putin, tells him Russia violated international law with its incursion into Ukraine.

Moscow Officially Approves Use of Military Force in Ukraine

Tensions in Ukraine deteriorate as over 6,000 Russian troops storm Crimea.

McCain: Obama Most Naive President In History

Senator McCain slams Obama for mishandling of Mideast, not reading Russian intentions, and lying about Benghazi attack.

Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential Bid

Russian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States.

Moscow Accuses Washington of Interfering in Ukraine Crisis

Russia accuses US of trying to shape Ukraine crisis to their liking after State Department representative remark leaks to foreign press.

It's Time to Cut US Aid to the Palestinian Authority

Ukraine: Yanukovych Caught Between EU, Russia

Protests continue in Ukraine as Opposition leaders call to oust President; government caught in tug-of-war between Russia, EU.

Abbas Wants Greater Russian Role in Peace Talks

Abbas, on a visit to Moscow, hails Russia's successes in the Middle East, asks it to play role in Israel-PA peace talks.

Abbas In Russia To Sign Energy Deal

Abbas meets Russian PM and president to sign $1 billion natural gas project in Gaza, hails Russian 'friends of Palestine.'

Russia Hunting Down Three 'Black Widows' In Sochi

Pictures of 3 female Muslim potential suicide bombers distributed. Terror threat on Olympics has led to record high security.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend

Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.

Report: Putin Backs Israel's Security Needs in Middle East

Maariv report claims in private meeting Netanyahu and Putin forged security pact for Israel's safety.

Putin Meets Saudi Intel Chief To Discuss Syria and Iran

Meeting in Moscow focuses on Syria crisis and Geneva 2 talks, 'positive dynamics' of Iran deal, signals closer relations between 2 nations.

Kiev: 100,000 Rally, Demand to Join EU

The protest is reportedly the largest since the 2004 Orange Revolution. Putin accused the EU of blackmailing Ukraine.

Elkin: Russians Don't Want a Nuclear Iran Either

Dept. Foreign Minister Ze'ev Elkin says he is 'cautiously optimistic' that Russia would understand Israel's concerns over Iran.

Kerry: Deal 'Best Chance' to Stop Nuclear Iran

After meeting with defense officials, Kerry still backs precarious Iran deal, but also vows not to let Iran 'buy time.'

Netanyahu, Putin Discuss Iran Ahead of Renewed Talks

PM attempts to convince Russia to understand Israeli opposition to deal with nuclear Iran in last-minute effort; Putin: deal preferable.

Bibi to Take Iran Nuclear Campaign to Russia

Amid crisis of confidence with the US, Israeli Prime Minister set to visit Moscow to lobby Kremlin to halt Iranian nuclear program.

Putin Upbeat About Chances of Deal with Iran

Russian President tells his Iranian counterpart that there is a "real chance" for a deal over Iran's nuclear program.

Putin Called Saudi King, Next US Ally Lost?

Russian President Putin calls Saudi King Abdullah, talk hints Saudi Arabia like Egypt abandoning US for Russia.

Putin to Visit Egypt, Replace US Military Ties

The Russian President reportedly will visit Egypt this month, apparently to replace US role as military provider amid souring American ties.

Lowering the Iron Curtain on the Middle East

Putin Trumps Obama as 'World's Most Powerful Person'

For only his second time as president, Barack Obama ranks second place on Forbe's "World's Most Powerful" table.

Putin, Kerry Meet on Syria During APEC Summit

Russia's Vladamir Putin and John Kerry discuss Syria disarmament a day after Kerry hails the implementation of Syrian chemical plan.

Implications of the US-Russia Agreement About Assad

Putin Appeals to Americans: Syria Intervention Dangerous

Russian President appeals to Americans, warns that U.S. intervention is becoming “ineffective and pointless.”

Russia Denies Report of Arms Deal with Iran

A spokesman for Putin denies that the Russian President plans to offer Iran S-300 missile systems and another nuclear reactor.

Russian Lawyers to Sue Warner Bros Over Harry Potter Film

Lawyers spring to the defense of their leader, accusing company of modelling an elf after President Vladimir Putin

Putin Ally Re-elected Moscow Mayor

Sergei Sobyanin, the candidate close to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been reelected as Moscow Mayor.

Putin 'Not Ruling Out' Syria Strike

Russian President hints he may support a military strike in Syria - if there's solid proof that Assad attacked his people with chemicals.

White House: Obama Not Expected to Meet Putin

During the upcoming G20 summit in Russia, the two leaders are not scheduled to meet to discuss Syria, White House Officials confirmed.

Russia to lobby U.S. Congress

Putin to Send Delegation to Congress over Syria Crisis

Vladimir Putin backs idea proposed by Russian parliament to send a delegation to lobby U.S. Congress against a strike on Syria.

Report: Obama Delayed Attack to Get Russia 'On Board'

Report claims reason for the US delay on a Syria attack was to allow Obama to persuade Russia to help remove Assad from office.

Putin and Rouhani: Intervention in Syria is Unacceptable

Russia’s and Iran’s leaders agree that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable but so is attacking Syria.

Putin: No Evidence of Chemical Attack in Syria

Russian President tells British PM that his country has no evidence that a chemical weapons attack has taken place in Syria.

Obama Cancels Visit to Russia over Snowden Asylum

Move reflects deepening political crisis as US, Russian governments continue to clash over rogue American intelligence agent.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Walked 8 Hrs, Not to Desecrate Sabbath

Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar walked 8 hours home from the airport Friday night rather than desecrate Sabbath after an official event in Russia.