12 months of Putin’s presidency
Vladimir Putin’s first year in his latest term as president has been highly eventful. Here is a look at the most notable facts and quotations of the past 12 months
Vladimir Putin: First year back in Kremlin
Navalny’s party its hitch in registration bid
A party linked to opposition figurehead Alexei Navalny is unlikely to be able to participate in this year’s regional elections after the Justice Ministry halted its consideration of the party’s bid for official registration, a party member said on Mo
China’s leader to visit Russia in his first overseas trip
China’s new president is expected to visit Russia in his first overseas trip, as Beijing seeks to boost strategic partnership with Moscow, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Saturday.
Russian Press Review: Results of Putin’s first year in new presidential term
Today marks exactly one year since Vladimir Putin was elected Russian president for the third time. Media outlets discuss what has happened in the political and public life of the country within this year. Some political analysts note that Putin has
State and society urged to unite in the struggle against corruption
At a meeting with representatives of public organizations to counteract corruption head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov urged the state authorities and the civil society to unite in the struggle against corruption.
100 days of Putin: from West to Asia
Summing up the first 100 days of Vladimir Putin’s third presidential term
Medvedev may run for president in 2018
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev does not rule out that he will run for Russian president at the presidential elections in 2018.
Presidential elections in India: Routine or a new meaning?
The keenly contested presidential elections in India could spur changes in the country’s political system
Russia’s position on Syria will not change
Russia’s position on Syria will not change, Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary told Itar-Tass in the run-up to the first series of foreign visits Putin is going to make after the inauguration.
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Putin on the threshold of his third term
There is no reason to expect a different Putin to emerge, when he's back as a president. On the other hand, present world changes so quickly, that politicians have to adapt, whether they want to or not
Aftermath of elections: what is to be done?
The expectations of change became an independent factor in the political life of Russia. But at the same time both society and authorities reasonably fear a repeat of the chaotic past times
Back to the Kremlin
Vladimir Putin will become president of Russia on May 7. RIR takes a closer look at the ceremony and the privileges it will afford him
Medvedev says he may run for president in future
President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday he has not ruled out running for president again in future.
PM suggests setting up fed agency for affairs of nationalities
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin suggests setting up a federal structure for affairs of ethnic development in Russia.
45% of voters support Putin for president
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin currently has the support of 45% of the population in his effort to become president, according to the latest poll by the Public Opinion Fund.
Putin not to take part in election debates
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is running for president, will not take part in election debates, his press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.