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Articles with tag "Kremlin"

Blame-shifting

Kremlin Accuses Navalny Aides of Removing Potential Evidence

Their actions limited Russia's ability "to genuinely conduct an investigation," Putin's spokesman said.
FEW DETAILS

Travel Ban, Oil Supplies on Russia-Belarus Agenda

Russian Prime Minister Mishustin and Belarusian President Lukashenko held closed-door talks as protests continued.
'empty noise'

No Need to Investigate Navalny’s 'Poisoning,' Kremlin Says

“We don't understand why our German colleagues are rushing to use the word ‘poisoning,’” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
STILL PROTESTING

Russian Far East Protesters Turn Out by the Thousands as Crackdown Intensifies

Despite multiple arrests of protesters this week, Khabarovsk saw a fourth consecutive massive rally Saturday.
SHOW TRIALS

What a Growing List of ‘Instructional’ Court Cases in Russia Have in Common

A flurry of recent rulings are meant to identify “enemies of the state” for the public, rights defenders say.
RESURGENT PANDEMIC

As Russians Went to the Polls to Extend Putin’s Rule, Yekaterinburg’s Hospitals Were Overflowing

Doctors in Russia’s fourth largest city told The Moscow Times they are treating coronavirus patients in hallways as more keep arriving.
public mandate

Putin Triumphant as Critics Slam Vote Extending His Rule

The vote which saw a huge majority approve Putin's reforms was followed by reports of widespread violations.
PUTIN FOREVER

‘All We Have Is Putin’: Russians Vote to Grant President Ability to Extend Rule Until 2036

Hours before the polls had even closed, Russia’s election commission released initial results showing a 73% yes vote.
ALARM BELLS

As Russia’s Constitution Reform Vote Kicks Off, Election Watchdog Decries ‘Manipulative’ Process

In an interview, Grigory Melkonyants of the Golos election monitor said the vote is set to be the “least transparent” in years.
G7 Summit

Kremlin Says It 'Lacks Detail' on Trump's G7 Invitation

President Vladimir Putin was in favor of dialogue but required "more information, which we do not yet have."
coronavirus in the kremlin

Putin's Spokesman Hospitalized With Coronavirus

The Kremlin spokesman is at least the second person in Putin’s administration to test positive for Covid-19.
pr strategy

Kremlin Using Virus Outbreak to Push Through Putin’s Reforms: Proekt

The Kremlin also reportedly developed a strategy to maintain the public’s loyalty toward the authorities.
patient zero

Kremlin Confirms First Coronavirus Infection in Putin’s Administration

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the official had no contact with Putin.
breaking the silence

‘I Created the System’: Kremlin’s Ousted ‘Grey Cardinal’ Surkov, in Quotes

Putin's ex-aide argued that the president's constitutional reforms may allow him to reset his term limit.
fresh faces

Kremlin Kicks Off Search for New Lawmakers in Reality Show-Style Contest

Do you have what it takes to become Russia's next top parliamentarian?
shall we dance?

Grand Kremlin Palace Hosts Regal Ball for Young Cadets

Girls dressed in pastel ballgowns and white gloves while young men appeared in full military uniform.
Cut from the team

Putin Sacks Prominent Kremlin Ideologue, Ukraine Hardliner

Vladislav Surkov's sacking, which coincided with a flare-up in fighting in eastern Ukraine, had been rumored for weeks.
STRATEGIC PLAYER

How Mishustin Rose to the Top: Old Ties, Savvy and a Knack for Systems

Vladimir Putin shocked the world when he named a little-known tax chief his number two. We delve into the new Russian prime minister’s background.
New Cabinet

Russia Gets New Government in What Putin Calls 'Major Renewal'

Tuesday's new appointments could be intended to reboot the government's flagging image.
2020 look ahead

After a Turbulent Year in Russian Domestic Politics, What Does 2020 Hold in Store?

We talk to five political analysts about how Russian authorities will attempt to maintain stability next year.
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