Syria Aid: U.S. To Send Non-Military Help To Dissidents
The United States and Turkey are formulating a plan to send non-lethal aid to Syria's embattled dissidents, a White House deputy national security adviser told reporters in Seoul on Sunday.
Syrian Crisis: Kofi Annan Takes Peace Plan To China
Annan has already received support for the plan from Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and foreign minister Sergey Lavrov
Russia Hardens Stand on Assad; Says Annan’s Offer Is Syria’s Last Chance
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev extended complete support to the UN-Arab League envoy in Syria, saying that Kofi Annan's resolution represented the last chance for preventing the violent insurgency from turning into a civil war. Medvedev's strong message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad came close on the heels of US President Barack Obama announcing his plans to send non-lethal aid to the Syrian opposition.
Korean Tensions Spike Ahead Of Seoul Nuclear Summit
Pyongyang officials said such rhetoric may be akin to a declaration of war.
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Crowds in Russia Protest 'Skewed' Win By Putin
Thousands of protesters gathered in Moscow and other Russian cities to denounce what they considered an unfair electoral victory Sunday by Vladimir Putin, who will return to his country's presidency in May.
Putin Wins, But What’s Next for Medvedev?
The man who will soon cede the Russian presidency to his mentor has been promised the prime minister's job once the next Putin government is formed. But will the proposed swap happen once the new president is inaugurated in May?
Putin Wins in Landslide, But Foes Cry Fraud
Vladimir Putin, now prime minister, claimed a resounding victory with 64 percent of the vote in Russia's presidential election Sunday. He'll return to a third term as president, but opponents, citing alleged evidence of fraud, denounced the vote as illegitimate and vowed to continue their protests.
Russia to Review Case of Jailed Oil Tycoon Khodorkovsky
The former Yukos chief's lawyer says news that outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told prosecutors to review the conviction may be simply a formal decision, not meaning anything, or it may be a signal from above that they have decided to close the Khodorkovsky and [Platon] Lebedev cases.
Emotional Putin Wins Russian Presidential Elections
Vladimir Putin triumphed in Russia's presidential election on Sunday and, tears rolling down his cheeks, called his victory a turning point that had prevented the country falling into the hands of enemies.
Putin Claims Landslide Win, Opponents Cry Fraud
Vladimir Putin, now prime minister, claimed a resounding victory with 64 percent of the vote in Russia's presidential election Sunday. He'll return to a third term as president, but opponents, citing alleged evidence of fraud, denounced the vote as illegitimate and vowed to continue their protests.
Russian Presidential Elections: Vladimir Putin Set to Win a Third Term
Vladimir Putin, the current prime minister and former president, is all set to win a third presidential term in the presidential elections Sunday. In the absence of strong opponents, the election is widely considered as a one-sided battle in favor of Putin.
Vladimir Putin Talks Up His Support Days Before Presidential Election
The former KGB-man spoke of how he was favored by a majority of Russians, with recent polls putting his popularity at around 60 percent.
Ukraine Says It Foiled Assassination Attempt on Russia's Putin
Authorities in Ukraine arrested three men suspected in an assassination plot targeting Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, according to Russian state-owned Channel One television.
Russia and Iran Jointly Oppose Foreign Military Intervention in Syria
Russia has thwarted efforts by the West to officially condemn and sanction Syria and force Assad to step down
Putin Will Easily Win Russian Presidential Elections: Poll
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will have no problem getting election to his third term as president, a state polling agency determined on Monday.
Russian Officer Jailed for Selling Missile Secrets to CIA
A Russian officer was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday for giving missile secrets to the CIA.
Turks Push for Action on Syria as Assad Steps up Assault on Homs
Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the rebellious Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said Thursday, worsening the dire humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey.
Russia Scolded by France after Syria Veto
After Russia used its veto power to block a United Nations resolution that would officially urge Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down from power, the United States and Western Euriopean nations have blasted Moscow.
Profile: Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov turns to politics
He is Russia's third richest man and has been described as its most eligible bachelor.
Putin Launches Web Site: When Voters Become Cyberbullies
A private conversation between Vladimir Putin and Igor, his programming consultant, about his just-launched presidential Web site.
Powerful Kremlin ex-staff chief given social policy job
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gave former Kremlin chief of staff Vladislav Surkov responsibility for social policy on Wednesday, a portfolio likely to be viewed as a demotion for a man once seen as the architect of Russia's political system.
Russian Orthodox Church Head Warns Kremlin to Acknowledge Protesters
Amid growing discontent from the public against Vladimir Putin, the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church has urged the Kremlin to enact reforms and policy changes.
Russia's 2012 Presidential Elections: Who Can Beat Putin?
A number of candidates will show up in March to try to defeat Vladimir Putin, but will the real contender come from an established party or from a non-traditional place?
Tens of Thousands of Russian Protesters Pressure Vladimir Putin
Tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting protesters on Saturday called for a disputed parliamentary election to be rerun and an end to Vladimir Putin's rule, increasing pressure on the Russian leader as he tries to win back the presidency.
Russian President Medvedev Proposes Political Reforms
Medvedev’s reforms would likely not satisfy Putin’s opponents and protesters.
Putin Denies Vote Fraud, Dismisses Protests
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Thursday deflected opposition allegations that fraud helped his ruling party win a parliamentary election, saying the result reflected the views of the population.
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