Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Putin, in four-hour press conference, gives rare details on war in Ukraine
Putin has held power for nearly 24 years. His year-end news conference lasted over four hours.
Putin has held power for nearly 24 years. His year-end news conference lasted over four hours.
Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from Russia, highlighting strengthened 'Comradely' bonds with Putin
North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin.
North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin.
DNA test confirms Wagner leader Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
These Trump arrest photos are fakes, but they're everywhere
Images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days -- but they're not real.
Images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days -- but they're not real.
Putin blames West for Ukraine war, defends invasion in major speech
Putin also said the country would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 in an effort to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion.
Putin also said the country would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 in an effort to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion.
'Strong indication' Putin provided missile that downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine
An investigation team said they had insufficient evidence to launch new prosecutions and suspended their probe into the shooting down of the plane that killed all 298 people aboard in 2014. Russia has denied any involvement in the downing of the flight.
An investigation team said they had insufficient evidence to launch new prosecutions and suspended their probe into the shooting down of the plane that killed all 298 people aboard in 2014. Russia has denied any involvement in the downing of the flight.
Putin orders cease-fire in Ukraine for Orthodox Christmas; Ukraine won't take part
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
Putin willing to sacrifice '20 million' soldiers to win Ukraine war, ex-Russian diplomat says
Boris Bondarev, who quit Russia's permanent mission at the United Nations over the Ukraine war, told Sky News that Putin understands “if he loses the war, it will be the end for him.”
Boris Bondarev, who quit Russia's permanent mission at the United Nations over the Ukraine war, told Sky News that Putin understands “if he loses the war, it will be the end for him.”
Russia's defense chief makes unfounded claims of 'dirty bomb' provocation in Ukraine
A "dirty bomb" is a device that uses explosives to scatter nuclear waste.
A "dirty bomb" is a device that uses explosives to scatter nuclear waste.
Putin calls Crimea bridge attack 'a terrorist act' carried out by Ukraine
Russia has suffered a series of setbacks nearly eight months after invading Ukraine in a campaign many thought would be short-lived.
Russia has suffered a series of setbacks nearly eight months after invading Ukraine in a campaign many thought would be short-lived.
Pope Francis implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death' in Ukraine
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
Vladimir Putin grants full Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden
Russian President Vladimir Putin granted full Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden on Monday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin granted full Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden on Monday.
Putin sets partial military call-up in Russia, makes veiled threats on nukes
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Boris Johnson’s pecs would be a ‘disgusting sight,’ Putin says after G-7 leaders mock him
Russian President Vladimir Putin says unlike him, Western leaders abuse alcohol and don't do sports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says unlike him, Western leaders abuse alcohol and don't do sports.