Vladimir Putin

Moon, Putin meet in Russia, hope to boost economic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Korean President Moon Jae-in agreed to take steps towards establishing complete denuclearisation and to cooperate on future economic opportunities and infrastructure projects during Moon's visit to Russia.

Russia defies critics to throw World Cup party

The host nation Russia is one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament  but has spent more than $13 billion to host football's showpiece.

The G7 is no longer relevant, here's why

On a range of international issues the G7 can not act without the cooperation of other important nations. This is why it should change.

Xi extolls free trade at SCO meet as G7 ends in disarray

During a closely orchestrated gathering of a Beijing-led bloc, China has sought to portray itself as a defender of free trade in response to Donald Trump's support for import controls.

Cooperation with China is at an "unprecedented level" - Putin

The most powerful Russian and Chinese leaders in decades, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have built closer ties while US President Donald Trump has labelled both countries as economic rivals that challenge US interests and values.

Russian journalist 'killed' in Ukraine turns up at news conference

Arkady Babchenko had reportedly been shot dead on Tuesday at his home in Kiev, but it turns out the Russian journalist and Kremlin critic is very much alive.

Putin critic Browder detained, then freed by Spanish police

Russia had issued an Interpol red notice for Bill Browder, who was sentenced by a Moscow court for deliberate bankruptcy and tax evasion.

Damascus gives UN list of nominees for constitutional committee

The US envoy to the United Nations-hosted Conference on Disarmament says that Syria's presidency of the Geneva-based body is a "travesty."

Russia’s bluff on counter sanctions

Russia is aiming to fight American sanctions with counter-sanctions of its own. This may backfire and further expose the weak Russian economy, while ultimately compounding the stress on its own population.

Putin meets Assad, calls for 'political process' on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian regime leader Bashar al Assad in Sochi. As the Syrian regime continues to capture rebel-held territories, Russia is trying to further cement its role as a shaper of regional politics.

Russia backs off Syria S-300 missile supplies after Netanyahu visit

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Kozhin dismisses the possibility of supplying the Syrian regime with S-300 ground-to-air missiles, saying the regime already had "everything it needed."

Putin promises economic reforms as he takes oath of office

In a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin hall, President Putin said improving Russia's economy following a recession partly linked to international sanctions would be a primary goal of his next six-year term.