Vladimir Putin's News Conference — Live Blog Dec. 18, 2014 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow, on Dec. 18, 2014. [View the story "Live-Blogging Putin's Annual End of Year Press Conference" on Storify] Sign up for our weekly newsletter Submit Thanks for signing up! Read more news Liveblog: President Putin Signs Agreement Annexing Crimea President Vladimir Putin will be addressing parliament on Tuesday afternoon with his first remarks on Crimea following Sunday's referendum. Scheduled... news Putin's State of the Nation Address — Live President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation at noon Moscow time today. The speech is a traditional way of outlining the Kremlin's political goals in... Active efforts Russia Will Work to 'Normalize' Afghanistan — Putin "We are trying to build relations with the political forces that control the situation," Putin said during a visit to Tajikistan. security threat Bulgaria to Expel 70 Russian Diplomatic Staff — PM "We expect a full 70-seat plane to fly back to Moscow," Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said. Russia media is under attack. At least 10 independent media outlets have been blocked or closed down over their coverage of the war in Ukraine. The Moscow Times needs your help more than ever as we cover this devastating invasion and its sweeping impacts on Russian society. Contribute today Maybe later
Vladimir Putin's News Conference — Live Blog Dec. 18, 2014 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow, on Dec. 18, 2014. [View the story "Live-Blogging Putin's Annual End of Year Press Conference" on Storify] Sign up for our weekly newsletter Submit Thanks for signing up!
