Articles with tag "Putin"

opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Kazakh Autocrat Shows Putin How to Keep Power

Both Russia and Kazakhstan have been run by the same leader, continuously “re-elected.”
Contentious legislation

Putin Signs 'Fake News,' 'Internet Insults' Bills Into Law

Insulting state symbols and the authorities, including Putin, will carry a fine of up to 300,000 rubles and 15 days in jail.
Hot wheels

Russian Luxury Car Makes European Debut at Geneva Motor Show

"Nobody expects a luxury brand from Russia," Aurus' CEO said at the Swiss auto show.
No comment

Kremlin Says It's Not Putin's Place to Answer Briton Whose Mother Died in Poisoning

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was a job for Russia's ambassador to Britain.
Meddling

House Panels Seek Details On Trump Communications With Russia's Putin

The requests are part of an investigation into whether the U.S. president abused power or obstructed justice.
Internet Freedom

Putin Wants What China’s Xi Already Has: His Own Internet

New Russian domain system is designed to protect Russian internet from the World Wibe Web
Money matters

U.S. Lawmakers Submit Bill to Investigate Putin’s Finances

Under the legislation, the U.S. intelligence community would be instructed to report on Putin's finances and Kremlin-linked corruption.
Sitting out

Putin Won't Intervene Over Detained U.S. Investor, Kremlin Says

The president's decision comes a day after Baring Vostok's appeal for him to get involved in Michael Calvey's case.
opinion
Tatyana Stanovaya

The Kremlin Hierarchy Is Fast Decaying

Putin is no longer willing or able to prevent domestic infighting as uncertainty over Russia’s future looms.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin Is Finally Ready to Look Homeward

The social program looks like the most ambitious one Putin has ever outlined.
Domestic pivot

The Highlights of Putin’s Federal Assembly Address

Putin gave a speech to 2,000 senior government officials on Wednesday.
opinion
Mark Galeotti

Surkov Hints Putin Himself No Longer Essential for the System to Persevere

In his latest piece Surkov may be burying Putin with reassurance and respect.
opinion
Sam Greene

Kremlin Puppet Master Surkov Distracts Public with Putin Panegyric

Putin's longtime aide Vladislav Surkov published another magnum opus that will almost surely have the pundits hopping.
Kremlin

The Kremlin's New Ogre

In a time when much of politics is about signal and drama, the Kremlin needs figures to represent the worst and the most unpredictable side of the system...
Putin

Kremlin Says Don't Look for Common Sense From Russia's Rulers

Critics have long alleged that the Kremlin has bent parliament, the courts and the media to Putin's personal will.
Putin

Russian Witches Cast Spells in Putin’s Support (Video)

The witches are using their powers to pass on their mystical energy to President Vladimir Putin.
Putin

The Kremlin’s Chef Lurks in the Shadows

Today, the Putin regime has an increasing need for those shadowy intrigues and murky escapades on the level of both foreign and domestic policy. Yevgeny...
Putin

Five Years After Crimea, Russia Has Come Full Circle at Great Cost

Putin needs second Crimea to boost falling ratings.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Russia Can’t Decide If It’s Rich or Poor

Is Russia a poor country or a rich one? Members of the elite are arguing about it, and the answer is important for the country’s direction after the...
opinion
Kirill Shamiev & Lika Mchedlidze

All the Tsar’s Men: Who Leads Russia’s Regions?

Has Russian federalism died, or is it just sound asleep? Perhaps it’s too early to write its obituary.
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