Politics of Russia
Putin and Merkel Talk In Sochi about Iran, Ukraine and Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held wide-ranging talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the Ukraine conflict, Europe's response to the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and the construction of a pipeline bringing gas from Russia to Germany.
Putin Meets Bulgarian President Radev in Sochi on 22 May
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on May 22 with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev in Sochi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. After the talks, Putin and Radev will make statements for the media.
Russian, Serb, Israeli leaders take part in Moscow ceremony
The three leaders previously attended the Victory Day military parade in the Russian capital, organized every year on May 9 to mark victory over fascism in the Second World War.
The ceremony at the Kremlin Wall included the sounding of the national anthems of the three nations. Putin, Vucic, and Netanyahu also placed flowers at the memorials dedicated to Russia's Hero Cities.
Vucic says Putin "always supported Serbia in times of trial"
According to the introductory remarks published by the Kremlin, Putin told Vucic he was pleased to have an opportunity to talk informally about "the package items in our relations."
Vucic reveals what he plans to ask Putin regarding Kosovo
Speaking upon his arrival in Moscow, where he will meet with Putin later in the day, Vucic said that "a situation where everyone has maximized engagement on the matter, it would be significant to also have Russia present its position."
Putin invites Vucic to join him in Immortal Regiment march
As announced by the Kremlin, Vucic is in the Russian capital on a working visit to attend the 73rd anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russia president
Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term on May 7, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years at a time of high tension with his Western rivals.
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Putin 4.0 to launch amid crackdown on opposition
Vladimir Putin will on May 7 be inaugurated for his fourth Kremlin term under the shadow of hugely strained ties with the West and a crackdown on the opposition, with Alexei Navalny and hundreds more detained at the weekend.
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Thousands Arrested in Protest against Putin
NBC News (MOSCOW) — Riot police moved in at a rally in Moscow Saturday afternoon as thousands of people took to the streets to voice their discontent with the government of Vladimir Putin, just days before his inauguration for a fourth presidential term.
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Russia begins production of S-400 missiles sold to Turkey
Russia has started production of the S-400 air defense system for Turkey, manufacturing company Rosoboronexport General Director Alexandre Miheev said on April 25.