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- Council of Europe head says Russia must protect LGBT rights 10 hours ago
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of the Council of Europe demanded on Wednesday that Russia allow gay rallies, weighing in on what has become an increasingly divisive More »
Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion Tue, May 21, 2013By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation More »
- Russian officer 'posed at Putin's desk to impress girls' Tue, May 21, 2013
Russia's federal guard service launched an investigation after photos appeared in the media of a disgraced former employee posing behind Vladimir Putin's desk in More »
- Council of Europe tells Putin of concern over Russian NGO law Mon, May 20, 2013
By Denis Dyomkin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - The head of the Council of Europe told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday he was concerned a law requiring More »
- EU says worried by Russia's human rights record Sun, May 19, 2013
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union criticised Russia's human rights record on Sunday, saying it was increasingly concerned at a wave of restrictive legislation More »
- Depardieu compares Putin to Pope John Paul II Sat, May 18, 2013
French actor and newly-minted Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu on Saturday compared President Vladimir Putin to the late Pope John Paul II and said the ex-KGB agent More »
- UK inquest into ex-Russian spy's death may be scrapped Fri, May 17, 2013
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's long-delayed inquest into the death by radioactive poisoning of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko could be abandoned More »
- Clash between Russian oil chiefs could undercut Putin ally Fri, May 17, 2013
By Olesya Astakhova and Douglas Busvine MOSCOW (Reuters) - A rare public clash between two leading figures in Russia's state-dominated oil industry hints at a split More »
- Putin's plan for helicopter commute divides Russians Thu, May 16, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to switch from car to helicopter for short hops from the Kremlin, his spokesman said Thursday, delighting drivers weary of his More »
- Putin to meet UN chief Ban amid Syria crisis Thu, May 16, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at his Black Sea residence in Sochi on Friday, the Kremlin said. More »
- Putin targets Russian audience in handling of spy saga Wed, May 15, 2013
By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin has been unusually silent about the expulsion of a U.S. diplomat Russia says it caught red-handed trying to More »
- CEO of SocGen Russia unit held over suspected kickbacks Wed, May 15, 2013
By Katya Golubkova and Douglas Busvine MOSCOW (Reuters) - The chief executive of Societe Generale's Russian unit was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of taking More »
- Kremlin regrets U.S. spy incident, no threat of further action Wed, May 15, 2013
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday a spy dispute could impede efforts to improve ties with the United States, but did not threaten any more action More »
- Netanyahu visits Putin in bid to sway Russia on Syria Tue, May 14, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to warn Moscow against sending arms to Syria as alarm grows over the More »
- Russia's Putin warns against aggravating Syria crisis Tue, May 14, 2013
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday it was important to avoid actions that might aggravate Syria's civil war, a veiled More »
- Israel PM Netanyahu to visit Russia's Putin on Tuesday for Syria talks Tue, May 14, 2013
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to Russia on Tuesday for talks about the Syria crisis, Israeli officials said. Netanyahu More »
- Cameron heartened by talks with Putin on Syria Mon, May 13, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain has detected a subtle shift in Russia's attitude to the Syrian conflict which it hopes may make it easier to organise a peace More »
- Netanyahu to meet Putin amid Syria missile concerns Sat, May 11, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, officials said Saturday, amid concerns Moscow may be about to More »
- Netanyahu to meet Putin amid Syria missile worries Sat, May 11, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin amid concerns Moscow may be about to deliver advanced missiles More »
- Syria: Britain And Russia Share Aims, Says PM Fri, May 10, 2013
David Cameron has said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin share "fundamental aims" in seeking an end to the bloodshed in Syria. More »
- Russia's Putin looks isolated in new Kremlin term Fri, May 10, 2013
By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) - Angry and intimidating, Russian President Vladimir Putin sat alone at the head of a long table this week scolding his More »
- Putin, Cameron probe for Syria solution amid missile row Fri, May 10, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday sought to forge a joint approach to the crisis in Syria, as a row over Moscow's More »
- Britain, Russia agree need for transitional Syrian government Fri, May 10, 2013
By Denis Dyomkin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia and Britain agreed on Friday to work towards a transitional government in Syria, despite acknowledging differences More »
- Architect of Putin's political system quits Wed, May 8, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced the resignation of his influential deputy prime minister Vladislav Surkov credited with designing the More »
- Putin: Russia needs stronger defence against Afghan threats Wed, May 8, 2013
By Alexei Anishchuk MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia must beef up its defences in the south and work with Central Asian allies More »
- Putin ousts former grey cardinal, blow to Medvedev Wed, May 8, 2013
By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov, once one of Russia's most influential men and the creator of Vladimir Putin's tightly More »
- Kerry avoids criticism of Russia on rights record Wed, May 8, 2013
By Thomas Grove and Arshad Mohammed MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Russian human rights activists on Wednesday but disappointed many by More »
- Russia's Putin ousts former grey cardinal, blow to PM Wed, May 8, 2013
By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov, once one of Russia's most influential men and the creator of Vladimir Putin's tightly More »
- Cameron to visit Russia for Syria talks with Putin Wed, May 8, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Wednesday he will fly to the Russian resort of Sochi on Friday to discuss the Syrian conflict with President More »
- Analysis - Putin can't blame global ills for Russia's economic crunch Wed, May 8, 2013
By Jason Bush MOSCOW (Reuters) - He is one of a few people who can stand up to Vladimir Putin, but even Russia's former finance minister failed to persuade the More »
- Russia, U.S. call for Syria conference with both sides Tue, May 7, 2013
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and the United States agreed on Tuesday to try to arrange an international conference this month on ending the civil war in Syria, and More »
- Putin signs foreign account ban for officials Tue, May 7, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the Grand gala dedicated to the opening of the new stage Mariinsky II theatre in St. Petersburg, on May 2, More »
- Seeking Syria accord, Kerry tells Putin of common ground Tue, May 7, 2013
By Arshad Mohammed and Alexei Anishchuk MOSCOW (Reuters) - The U.S. secretary of state sought Russian help in ending Syria's civil war on Tuesday, telling President More »
- Russia's only independent pollster resists "foreign agent" tag Tue, May 7, 2013
By Elizabeth Piper MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's only independent pollster could be forced to register as a foreign agent under a law which President Vladimir Putin's More »
- Thousands protest in Moscow to revive Putin challenge Tue, May 7, 2013
Thousands of protestors filled a Moscow square to denounce President Vladimir Putin a year into his new term and rekindle the momentum that was brutally quashed More »
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