Vladimir Putin

Putin: If Snowden Wants Asylum, He Should Stop Leaking Info

Snowden "should stop his work aimed at inflicting damage on our American partners," says Russian President.

Putin: Not Ruling Out Sending More Arms to Assad

Russian President says his country would not rule out sending fresh arms to the Syrian regime, warns against arming rebels.

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.

Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them

One does not need to support people who eat their enemies' bodies, says Russian President.

Putin: Dispute Over Chabad Archive May Be 'Finally Closed'

Russian President Putin expresses hope that dispute over Chabad collection of books, known as Schneerson library, may be “finally closed”.

Israel Cannot Depend on UN Forces For Security

PM Netanyahu says Israel can't depend on the UN for security in the Golan. He told Russia Israel won't fire at Syria if Syria does the same.

Putin Offers to Send Troops to Replace Austrians in the Golan

Russian President proposes that his country’s peacekeepers replace departing Austrian troops in the Golan Heights.

Putin: Syria Doesn't Yet Have S-300

The delivery of Russian missile systems to Syria is legal but the contract "has not yet been realized," says Russian President.

Netanyahu Tells Putin: We’ll Destroy S-300s

Israeli PM warns Russia that weapons to Syria will not be allowed to become operational.

Russia, UN Call for Urgent Conference on Syria

UN Secretary-General and Russia agree that a peace conference on Syria should be held "as soon as possible".

Netanyahu, Putin to Meet Tuesday Amid Syria Weapons Concerns

Netanyahu to hold talks with Russian President Putin, amid concerns of Moscow delivering advanced missiles to Damascus.

Netanyahu to Visit Putin, Discuss S-300 Sale

Prime Minister will visit Russia next week to try and shoot down sale of advanced missiles to Syria.

U.S., Russia Seek International Conference on Syria

The U.S. and Russia agreed to push both sides in the Syria conflict to find a solution and hold an international conference.

Russia Launches Surprise Military Exercise in Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a large-scale surprise military drill to test battle readiness in the Black Sea.

Death of Toddler Fuels Rally Over US Adoption Ban

Fueled by a US ruling calling the death of an adopted Russian boy an accident, thousands in Moscow called to ban all foreign adoptions.

Putin Won't Return Disputed Chabad Archive to U.S.

Russian President refuses to return a disputed Jewish archive to the U.S., saying doing so would "open a Pandora's box".

Woman in U.S. Kills 3-Year-Old Adopted Russian Son

A woman in the US killed her adopted Russian son, the latest alleged abuse of an adopted Russian child by American parents.

In Latest Spar Between US and Russia, Orphans Suffer

After passing in parliament, the Yakolev bill is sent to Putin, and if signed, will not allow Americans to adopt Russian orphans.

Duma Retaliates Against US

Putin Defends Law Banning Adoption Of Children By US Citizens

Russia symbolically retaliated against the US congress for passing the Magnitsky Act.

Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up Assad

Russia's President denied propping up Syria's Assad but says it's up to the Syrian people to decide on their leader.

To Russia With Criticism

Merkel Calls Out Russia For Civil Rights Violations

Angela Merkel's visit to Russia was notable for criticism of Russian policy.

West Supports Israel, Urges Egypt to Work Towards Ceasefire

Western nations back Israel's right to self-defense, urge Egypt to persuade Hamas terrorists to end rocket attacks from Gaza.

After Visit, Peres Hails Russia on 'Determined' Stance on Iran

Shimon Peres on Friday hailed a "determined" stance from Russia on Iran's nuclear program and said Moscow's position was close to Israel's.

Peres Reminds Putin of His Promise to Stop a Nuclear Iran

President Shimon Peres reminds his Russian counterpart of his promise to ensure that Iran does not get nuclear weapons.

Putin, Peres Toast 'L'chaim' with Wine from 1948

Russian president hosts Shimon Peres in 90-minute working meeting.

Peres, Putin Inaugurate Unique Jewish Museum

President Shimon Peres, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin, opened the unique Jewish Tolerance Museum in Moscow

Nationalists Call Putin Enemy

Nationalists March In Moscow Want "Russia For The Russians"

Russian nationalists showed their ugly side in Moscow yesterday.

Russian Official Demands Cutting Holocaust Survivors’ Rights

Russian official: Why give Holocaust survivors free bus tickets "for the simple reason that they were not finished off."

Russia Cracks Down On Dissent

New Treason Law In Russia Designed To Crush Anti-Putin Dissent

A respected television anchor compared recent events in Russia to KGB tactics.

Russia Fights Pension Crisis

Social Security Woes: Pensioner Vote Hamper Reform in Russia

Robbing Pyotr to pay Pavel: the working generation is being called upon to plug the fiscal hole in the Russian pension system.

Member of Russian Punk Rock Group Freed on Appeal

Freedom for one member of Russian Punk Group.

Saakashvili Concedes Defeat

First Electoral Transfer Of Power in Georgia

Georgia Dream coalition rides to victory in bitter election fueled by dissatisfaction with now-defeated President Saakshvili. .

Russia Ousts US Aid Agency for 'Political Meddling'

Russia has ousted the United States Agency for International Development, claiming that the aid agency has undermined Russia's sovereignty.

Putin Greets Russian Jews for Rosh Hashannah

In a Rosh Hashannah greeting to Russian Jews, President Vladimir Putin praised the holiday and the values of Judaism.

Putin's 1812 Overture

Putin Plays Up Failed Napoleonic Invasion Bicentennial

Russia is playing up the bicentennial of Napoleon's disastrous invasion to secure political points.

Russian Verdict Meets Apathy

Russian Opposition Confronts A Society Apathetic To Pussy Riot

Israeli punishment cited by Lavrov in his defense. Few people turn out to protest the two year sentence imposed on the Pussy Riot trio.

Russian Female Band Members Guilty of Hooliganism

Three women allegedly screamed "Mother Mary please drive Putin away" inside a Moscow Cathedral.

Russian Punk Group Trial Ends

Government And Church May Have Practiced Overkill Against Group

The sensational Russian trial of the punk group Pussy Riot has ended, with the verdict to be delivered on August 17.

Navalny In Putin's Crosshairs

Blogger And Opposition Leader Feels Weight Of Putin's Law

By charging a rock group with hooliganism and opposition blogger with corruption, the Kremlin is sending a clear signal to the opposition.

Flood Deaths Prompt Anger

Russian Officialdom Accused Of Negligence And Worse In Krymsk

United Russia and particularly the local governor a Putin ally, are taking flak from the residents of, Krymsk

Russia NGOs Foreign Agents

New Law Would Demonize Foreign Funded Russian NGOs

The United Russia Party believes it can choke off the protest movement with punitive laws

Arab Rage: Putin Recognized Jerusalem's Jewish Past

At Kotel, Russian president said "Here we see how the Jewish past is etched into the stones of Jerusalem."

Abbas Lauds Putin in Bethlehem with ‘Dead Man’s Honor’

Putin had to swallow hard when Abbas named a road in Bethlehem in honor of his guest. In Europe, the honor is reserved for the dead.

Russia Has No Problem Recognizing Palestine, Declares Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says Russia has no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

Putin Warns Attack on Iran Will Backfire

Putin warns attacking Iran will backfire, and the world should keep its nose out of affairs in Syria, where Russia has a vested interest.

Putin to Peres: It's Our Interest to Ensure Peace in Israel

President Shimon Peres and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss the peace process, Iran and Syria.

Amid Differences, Netanyahu and Putin Discuss Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin said that they hoped their two countries could cooperate more closely in a wide range of areas,

Putin to Attend Unveiling of Red Army Monument in Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend the unveiling of a Red Army World War II Victory Monument in Netanya Monday.

Putin in Israel to Boost Power in Mideast

Putin visits Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan in an effort to improve his image, blackened by support for Syria and Iran.

Putin Befriends Entrepreneurs

Putin Wants To Be Business Friendly Using the Chinese Model

Speaking at an economic forum in his home town of St. Petersburg, Putin announced that Russian attitudes on free enterprise are evolving.

Putin Bets On Chinese Alliance

Putin's Lengthy China Stay Demonstrates Foreign Policy Tilt

Putin is doubling his bet on an alliance with China and may upgrade its military dimensions.

Putin Shows Little Give

Putin Sticks to Tough Policies Towards the West On First Trip

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has not relaxed his anti Western policies.

Putin Warns of Dangerous Situation in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of an “extremely dangerous” situation in Syria, continues to reject a military intervention.

Russia's Putin to Visit Israel Next Month

Secret contacts between the Kremlin and the PMO lead to a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Israel next month.

Putin Tightens His Grip

Putin Has Competing Hierarchies By Porting Cabinet To Kremlin

In a throwback to the USSR, Russia again has parallel hierarchies.

Why Is Putin A G8 No-Show?

Putin Decision To Skip G8 Arouses Speculation On Motivations

Putin will send number 2 Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev to the Camp David G-8. Russians deny this is a snub.

Russia: Medvedev and Putin Swap Jobs

Russia's outgoing president Dmitry Medvedev confirmed as prime minister; former PM Vladimir Putin returns for his third term as President

Putin: Medvedev Now Party Boss

Putin And Medvedev Complete Job Swap: Medvedev PM And Party Boss

Dimitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin exchanged jobs. Medvedev, to much skepticism, replayed his good cop role.

Medvedev Gives Farewell Gift

Russian Opposition Believes Electoral Reform Bill A Cruel Hoax

Having complained about being prevented from contesting elections, the Russian opposition is wary of Medvedev's extreme makeover.

Obama's Hot Mic: 'More Flexibility After Election'

U.S. President Barack Obama got caught Monday with a “hot mic” while speaking privately with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev in Seoul.