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Articles with tag "Putin"

nuclear negotiations

Putin, Biden Should Aim for More Arms Curbs – Gorbachev

"Experience shows that it is necessary to meet and negotiate," the last Soviet leader said.
should i stay or should i go

Opposition to Putin’s Re-Election Hits Post-Crimea High – Poll

The results come months after Russians voted in favor of controversial constitutional reforms that allow Putin to run for two more terms.
containment policy

Putin Accuses West of Wanting to 'Shackle' Russia

Putin called on the FSB to make the Western threat a priority in its work this year along with its primary task of countering terrorism. 
hiked tolls

Putin Tightens Fines for Protesters, ‘Biased’ Social Media Giants

The new laws come ahead of parliamentary elections this fall which will take place amid simmering public anger over falling incomes. 
join the club

Kremlin 'Interested' After Musk Invites Putin to Clubhouse Chat

“It would be a great honor to speak with you,” the tech billionaire tweeted at Putin in Russian.
'POTENTIAL OPPONENTS'

Putin Accuses West of Using Navalny to 'Contain' Russia

The Russian president suggested the wave of protests recently held across the country had been fed from abroad.
maybe later

Putin Open to Getting Coronavirus Vaccine in 2021 – Kommersant

Putin's reluctance to get vaccinated with Sputnik V has raised eyebrows.
manufactured patriotism

Russian University Administrator Steps Down After Trick Pro-Putin Flashmob

It is at least the third known incident involving students misled into filming pro-Putin flashmobs amid recent protests criticizing the president.
private findings

France Rejected Russia’s Request for Navalny Lab Results, Putin Tells Closed Meeting

The Kremlin has repeatedly demanded evidence from Europe proving that Navalny was poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.
song and dance

Pro-Putin Corporate Culture Behind Viral ‘Flashmob’ Videos

Amid unprecedented protests criticizing Putin, thousands of Sima Land employees were filmed patriotic songs and chanting pro-Putin slogans.
not quite a palace

Russian State TV Attempts 'Putin Palace'-Style Exposé on Navalny's German Apartment

The correspondent shows the villa's toilet brush in a nod to the alleged $700 Putin palace item that has become a protest symbol.
FALLING TRUST

Dissatisfaction With Putin Surges Among Young Russians – Levada Poll

Disapproval among the Putin generation hits a new high.
sanctions push

Top Navalny Aide Urges EU to 'Go After' Putin's Money

Navalny's jailing was "part of our strategy," his top aide Leonid Volkov said.
opinion Mark Galeotti

Navalny Also Needs to Reach Russia’s ‘Men in Grey Suits’

Street protests rarely bring about political change in isolation, actual change usually comes from self-interested elites.
GETTING CREATIVE

Toilet Brushes and Blue Pants: Symbols of Russia's Protests

Street demonstrations in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny have taken on a satirical tone.
flexible ownership

Russian Billionaire Arkady Rotenberg Says He Owns 'Putin Palace'

Russian tycoon wanted to turn the property into an apartment hotel, his media service said Saturday.
RARE COMPROMISE

Putin Signs New START Extension

The New START treaty is the last remaining arms reduction pact between the former Cold War rivals.
patriotic pomp

Pro-Kremlin Media Airs Putin-Praising ‘Flashmob’ Performance

“Putin is our president!” shouts the crowd of online retail employees in the now-controversial video.
video tour

Kremlin-Aligned Media Confirms ‘Putin Palace’ Still Under Construction

The video confirms Alexei Navalny’s claim that the property had to be gutted and redone because of poor ventilation design that led to mold.
PSYCHIATRIC HELP

Anti-Putin Shaman Re-Committed to Mental Hospital

Alexander Gabyshev was about to restart his crusade to “exorcise” Putin.
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