The Latest: White House ‘not surprised’ by Putin re-election
March 19, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin's re-election victory (all times local):...
Putin’s dilemma: Scrap term limits or choose a successor
March 19, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — With his best election showing ever, President Vladimir Putin is shifting comfortably into his next six-year term, but the gnawing question of what comes next already looms on Russia's horizon...
What to expect from Putin and a resurgent Russia
March 19, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin now has a stronger hold on Russia — and stronger place in the world — thanks to an overwhelming mandate for yet another term as president...
Putin claims crushing victory in Russian presidential vote
March 19, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory Sunday for six more years as Russia's president, and he told cheering supporters in a triumphant but brief speech that "we are bound for success...
The Latest: Putin dodges question about future elections
March 18, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Russia's presidential election (all times local):
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has dodged a question about his plans after serving another six-year term he has won...
Significant moments in Putin’s 18 years of power
March 18, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — A look at some of the significant dates in Vladimir Putin's 18 years in power as Russia's president and prime minister:...
Polls open in Russia as Putin eyes 4th presidential term
March 17, 2018 GMTYEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Vladimir Putin's victory in Russia's presidential election Sunday isn't in doubt...
Vladimir Putin’s power: From mean streets to Kremlin
March 17, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — As a kid in a dismal Soviet communal apartment, Vladimir Putin was a scrapper who dreamed of being an operator — diligently training in martial arts and boldly walking into a KGB office to inquire about how to become a spy...
Putin urges high voter turnout ahead of Russian election
March 16, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has urged Russians to cast ballots in Sunday's election, which he is certain to win, saying that the vote will shape the country's future...
A look at the 8 candidates in Russia’s presidential election
March 16, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — There are eight candidates in Sunday's Russian presidential election, including President Vladimir Putin...
Russia’s rebel mayor calls for presidential election boycott
March 16, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — In Russia, where all governors and mayors are either Kremlin nominees or hail from Kremlin-friendly parties, Yevgeny Roizman cuts an odd figure...
Putin meets with young scientists days before Russian vote
March 15, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday with young scientists and entrepreneurs, promising to encourage new talent three days before the presidential vote he is certain to win...
Breaking mold, some Russian youth speak out against Putin
March 15, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — When Stepan Mikhailov, a 19-year-old linguistics student, talks about his lifetime spent under Russian President Vladimir Putin, a troubled look passes over his face...
The Latest: Vote monitoring group warns of interference
March 15, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on the Russian presidential election taking place on Sunday, March 18 (all times local):...
A self-assured Putin seems confident of electoral victory
March 15, 2018 GMTNIZHNY TAGIL, Russia (AP) — Vladimir Putin walks briskly to a group of factory workers, who ask him for a water treatment facility, new equipment to reduce toxic emissions and a sports arena for their children in this Ural mountains city...