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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed forming a Eurasian Union out of the former Soviet nations, saying it could become a global economic power to rival Asia, America, and Western Europe.

Russian film and TV director Tatyana Lioznova, best known for her series Seventeen Moments of Spring, died on Thursday in Moscow, state TV reported. She was 87.

Kudrin has warned that runaway spending will endanger the whole Russian economy, which he had overseen since 2000.

Vladimir Putin confirmed he will seek the Russian presidency in an election next March.

Putin, who leads the dominant United Russia Party, is almost guaranteed of victory .

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's proclamation that he will again run for President has angered his longtime Finance Minister, Alexei Kudrin. On Saturday, Kudrin responded by saying that Putin's decision will not allow me to be a part of the new government.

Vladimir Putin confirmed he will seek the Russian presidency in an election next March.

Ending the ongoing speculations in Russia over the next presidential candidate from the ruling United Russia party, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Saturday accepted President Dmitry Medvedev's proposal to stand for president in March 2012.

Mikhail Prokhorov, who most Americans know as the New Jersey Nets' eccentric, jet ski-loving owner, is causing a stir in Mother Russia. Prokhorov, who is the country's third richest person, abandoned his Kremlin-backed Pravoye Delo (Right Cause) political party on Thursday, calling for others to join him.

Cameron is expected to confer with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev as well as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

In a deal announced Tuesday, Exxon will partner with OAO Rosneft, Russia’s state-owned oil producer, replacing British Petroleum in exchange for unspecified assets. Exxon and Rosneft will spend $3.2 billion in the initial explorations of the Arctic and Black Sea, the companies stated.

The Republican presidential nomination race is starting to take shape as one of the most captivating competitions and reality shows we've seen in years. Think America's Biggest Loser meets Extreme Makeover meets Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Since 2003, Matviyenko, 62, has been governor of St Petersburg, Russia's second largest city and Putin’s hometown.

The Republican presidential nomination race is starting to take shape as one of the most captivating competitions and reality shows we've seen in years. Think America's Biggest Loser meets Extreme Makeover meets Jon and Kate Plus 8. Mitt Romney as a front-runner didn't do much for ratings, but Rick Perry and his Perryisms changed that. Now, Sarah Palin appears set to come on board as a leading cast member, and we already know from previous experience she's rarely a dull momen...

Former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev told a German magazine that he believes Vladimir Putin is pulling Russia back toward the Communist State he once ran.

Russia?s ?tough? man stumbled upon two ancient artifacts while scuba diving at Taman Bay off the Greek Black Sea in southern Russia on August 10, 2011.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin did not mince words describing the United States' conduct during the debt deal crisis. Putin did, however, recognize that the United States, in the end, had the common sense to do the right end.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday gave a speech to pro-Kremlin youth in which he accused the United States of acting like a "parasite" on the global economy by massing up uncontrollable debts that threaten the financial system of the world.

The analysts expect ?mild appreciation pressure on the ruble? in the next few months.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused the United States Monday of living beyond its means "like a parasite" on the global economy and said dollar dominance was a threat to the financial markets.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is close to a decision to bid for the presidency in an election next year because he has doubts about his protege, President Dmitry Medvedev, senior political sources say.