Tag: Putin
ISS: US debates bill to counter ‘malign’ Russian activities in Africa
A United States (US) bill that would oblige Washington to punish African governments that abet Russian ‘malign’ activities on the continent is sailing through...
Putin inspects new Russian fighter jet unveiled at air show
President Vladimir Putin inspected a prototype of a new Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet on Tuesday that Russia unveiled at its annual MAKS air show...
Putin, extending Russian footprint, approves new naval facility in Sudan
President Vladimir Putin on Monday approved the creation of a Russian naval facility in Sudan capable of mooring nuclear-powered surface vessels, clearing the way...
Macron slams Turkey’s ‘criminal’ role in Libya, Putin’s ambivalence
France’s president on Monday accused Turkey of massively importing jihadists into Libya, labeling Ankara’s intervention “criminal” and he lambasted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambivalence...
Putin looks to up Russian influence in Africa
President Vladimir Putin stepped up Russia’s push for influence in Africa days before he hosts a summit with African leaders, saying Moscow can offer...
US intel report – Putin directed cyber campaign to help Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an effort to help Republican Donald Trump's electoral chances by discrediting Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016...
Egypt says has found no evidence criminal action behind plane crash
Egypt said on Tuesday it would take into account Russia's conclusion that a bomb brought down a passenger plane over the Sinai...
Russia, Egypt to hold naval exercise as part of closer military...
Egypt and Russia will hold a joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean ocean later this year while Egyptian military personnel will be...
Putin says U.S. stoked Russian protests
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused the United States yesterday of stirring up protests against his 12-year rule and said foreign countries were...
Putin’s party has domination cut in Russia
Several thousand protesters took to the streets to demand an end to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule after voters cut...
Putin’s party set to lose ground in Russia
Vladimir Putin's governing party is likely to see its huge parliamentary majority cut in a sign of growing weariness with his 12-year...
Russia’s Putin greeted by jeers and boos
Has Vladimir Putin lost his touch?
The boos and whistles that greeted the Russian prime minister when he stepped into the ring and...
Emerging nations should aid euro zone via IMF-Putin
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that major emerging economies should provide financial support to the euro zone, fighting a sovereign debt...
Putin lays out case for Kremlin return
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin laid out his case for a return to Russia's top office in a televised interview casting himself as...
Putin’s presidency bid fails to boost party’s ratings
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's decision to run for a third term as president in 2012 has failed to halt a slide...
Russia’s Putin says wants to build “Eurasian Union”
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he wants to bring ex-Soviet states into a "Eurasian Union" in an article which outlined his...
Analysis – Even oil-rich Russia can’t afford guns and butter
Vladimir Putin's desire for both guns and butter has just cost him his finance minister, and little can now prevent the future...
Putin’s Kremlin return to cloud Russia-US ties
Vladimir Putin's decision to return to the Kremlin will strain Russia's fragile relations with the United States, threatening to undermine improvements he...
Russia’s Putin says Arctic trade route to rival Suez
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin predicted Arctic shipping routes along Russia's northern coast would soon rival the Suez Canal as a quicker trade...
Forget reform if Putin stays in power – Khodorkovsky
If Vladimir Putin remains Russia's paramount leader, hopes for reform will be extinguished and Russia's brightest people will emigrate in droves, former...
Putin praises new Russian tank
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin praised a new Russian tank boosting the Uralvagonzavod company that made it after criticism of its design caused...
Russia’s Putin pledges support for aviation sector
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin promised more support for Russia's aviation industry after overseeing more than $1 billion worth of deals at the...
Putin says U.S. is “parasite” on global economy
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused the United States yesterday of living beyond its means "like a parasite" on the global economy...
Russia’s Putin considering Kremlin return – sources
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is close to a decision to bid for the presidency in an election next year because he...
Stratfor: Russia’s evolving leadership
Russia has entered election season, with parliamentary elections in December and presidential elections in March 2012. Typically, this is not an issue...
Putin: Libya coalition has no right to kill Gaddafi
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sharply criticised the Western coalition enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya on Tuesday and said it has...
Libya, Russia sign arms deal
Libya has signed an arms deal with Russia worth 1.3 billion euro. Reuters quotes Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as saying the...
