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.
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.
'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.
Putin orders cease-fire in Ukraine for Orthodox Christmas; Ukraine won't take part
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
Kirill Kaprizov is not the first Russian athlete who’s faced military service questions
The Minnesota Wild’s general manager is denying media reports that Kirill Kaprizov returned to the U.S. after questions surrounding his military service in Russia. Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well.
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.
Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says
“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Video surfaces of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate sharing support from Putin
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is in the hot seat after video has surfaced of him talking about getting support from Russian President Vladimir Putin.