Vladimir Putin

On Taliban bounties in Afghanistan, beware of Russiagate 2.0

Reports that the Russians put out hits on US personnel in Afghanistan should be treated with caution.

Russians back reforms allowing Putin to stay until 2036 in landslide vote

Voters overwhelmingly approve a package of constitutional changes in a nationwide poll, partial results show, allowing President Vladimir Putin to extend his two-decade rule further.

Russians vote in referendum on extending Putin's rule till 2036

Russians are participating in a seven-day vote on constitutional amendments that would enable President Vladimir Putin to stay in office until 2036 by resetting the clock on his term limits.

Putin holds grand WWII parade despite virus fears

Forced to postpone the country's traditional May 9 Victory Day celebrations by the coronavirus pandemic, Putin rescheduled the parade for just a week ahead of a July 1 public vote on controversial constitutional reforms.

Libyan war: Where key international players stand

The international community is divided with some supporting the UN-backed government and others backing the warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Turkey says Libya ceasefire talks with Russia to continue as Iran FM visits

Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu hosts Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Istanbul, says Ankara opposes US sanctions on Iran despite coronavirus pandemic.

New realities in Libya are bringing the US and Turkey closer

Thanks to Turkey's consistent support for the UN-recognised government, the US no longer seems to be willing to stay aloof from the Libyan conflict.

Turkey, US nearing new era in ties in handling of Libya

Turkey and the United States are approaching a new era in Libya, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told national broadcaster TRT soon after a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

How the Russian language caused this century’s bloodiest war in Europe

Russia’s linguistic imperialism is at the heart of dozens of diplomatic spats between ex-Soviet states and the West, as well as hate campaigns in the Kremlin-controlled media.

Russia's Putin sets July 1 for vote to extend his rule till 2036

If approved, the constitutional amendments would allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to spend another 12 years in power after his current term ends in 2024.

Russia eyeing expansion of military bases in Syria

President Putin tasks Russian defence, foreign ministries to hold talks with Syria on getting additional property.

Russian finances strong but economic problems persist

In the past couple of years, Moscow reduced foriegn debt and saved money to fight any eventuality. But it will need much more to fight its economic woes.