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Articles with tag "Kremlin"

Anti-Russian campaign

The Kremlin Sees Signs of Foreign Interference All Around

One lawmaker pointed to the dual citizenship of a rapper who performed at a Moscow vote protest as evidence of meddling.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Ukrainian Villain Is Now Cracking Heads in Moscow

A police commander whose savagery helped spur the 2013 Ukraine revolution is now practicing his art in central Moscow.
arms control

Russia Will Develop New Nuclear Missiles if Washington Does, Putin Says

Putin blamed the U.S. for the demise of the treaty, but said it was essential for Moscow and Washington to resume arms control talks.
health scare

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny May Have Been Poisoned, Says Doctor

His spokeswoman said he had never previously experienced allergic symptoms.
bear hug

From Russia, No Love for EU's New Chief and Her Hawkish Stance

"When the European Commission express their position on the long-term development of relations with us, we will of course respond," Lavrov said.
hold on to power

Kremlin Opens Door to Changing Constitution as Succession Looms

It could potentially allow him to switch roles to retain power as head of the ruling party and prime minister.
alarm signals

Kremlin’s Growth Hopes Face New Headwinds as Economy Sputters

Government officials have been insisting that the economy will perk up, but economists say that optimism may have been premature.
Strong hold

Putin Seeks to Lock in Parliament Control

The Kremlin is considering changing election rules ahead of potentially vital decisions that could extend his rule.
political motive

Russia Car Dealer Targeted by Authorities Blames Kremlin

In 2011 Sergei Petrov openly backed the biggest anti-government protests of Putin’s almost two-decade rule.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin’s Big Bet on Gold Is Paying Off

Russia has been the biggest sovereign gold bug for years. Now others are following in its footsteps.
Bad blood

'We Won't Change Our Behavior,' Kremlin Says to Britain

Britain is responsible for damaging its relations with Russia, the Kremlin says.
Disparate data

Kremlin Asks Specialists to Explain Putin's Falling Trust Ratings

“How can trust level fall, but [approval] rating rise?” Putin's spokesman asked.
Illegal smuggling

Kremlin Protests U.S. Arrest of Russian Accused of Smuggling Fighter Jet Manuals

The Kremlin said it was deeply unhappy over the extradition.
Differing stories

Kremlin Says U.S. Has Not Offered a Putin-Trump G20 Meeting

Trump said on Monday that he would meet Putin at the G20 gathering next month.
Clarified comments

Putin Aide Says Remarks About Ukraine’s Jewish Repopulation ‘Distorted’

Glazyev had written that Ukraine's new president could populate the Donbass region with "inhabitants of the Promised Land."
Controversial opinion

Putin Aide Says New Ukraine Leader Could Populate War-Torn Region With Jews

The blog post appeared the same day that Ukrainian President-elect Zelenskiy met with top Orthodox Jewish Hasidic rabbis.
Denuclearization

Trump Proposals on Nuclear Arms Disarmament 'Not Serious' — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov: "We would have been deprived from the deterrent factor."
Planning ahead

Putin's Closest Ally Fears Takeover as Kremlin Plots Succession

Vladimir Putin may look beyond Russia for a mechanism to keep power after his current term ends.
Extra incentive

Kremlin Offers Oil Giants $8Bln Payout as Russians Struggle

Oil companies agree to freeze fuel prices to lessen the burden on consumers.
opinion
Vladimir Frolov

How Will the New President of Ukraine Build Relations With Russia?

In Ukrainian politics, Russia is still in the game, but don’t expect a return to pre-Maidan days.
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