Vladimir Putin

Putin: U.S. failure to restrain Georgia harmed Russia-U.S. relations

erku — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:13:41 -0500

The prime minister of Russia Vladimir Putin blasted the United States on Thursday for its inability to keep Georgia from attacking South Ossetia, and said that this had damaged bilateral relations between Russia and USA.

Is A Medvedev-Putin Split Brewing?

admin_huliq — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:51:32 -0500

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered state officials to stop "terrorizing" business, just days after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin did just that -- issuing a broadside against coal and steel giant Mechel. Does this very public disagreement signal a looming Medvedev-Putin schism and a political crisis?

Russia-EU Relations To Be Discussed By Putin At Paris

admin_huliq — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:47:04 -0500

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit France on Thursday at the invitation of his French counterpart Francois Fillon, the Russian government's press service said.

Putin holds last conference with Cabinet as president

admin_huliq — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:39:21 -0500

Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin held his last Cabinet meeting as head of state on Monday, as his eight-year rule entered its final week.

Russian Paper Closed After Breaking News of Putin's Divorce

admin_huliq — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:25:43 -0500

The Russian website and newspaper Moskovsky Korrespondent has been closed today after it broke the news that the Russian President Vladimir Putin Secretly divorsed his wife and is getting ready to get married with a gymnastic beauty Russian gymnast Alina Kabayeva.

Putin rejects wedding rumors, but says he likes Kabaeva

seher — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:05:41 -0500

Vladimir Putin rejected the rumours about his alleged divorce and a wedding with rhythmical gymnast Alina Kabaeva. Putin released the statement during a press conference with Silvio Berlusconi, which took place Friday in the residence of the would-be Italian Prime Minister in Sardinia.

Russian Premiership, Majority Party Leadership Await Putin

seher — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:30:13 -0500

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has agreed to head the ruling United Russia Party, whose members voted unanimously in his favor.

Putin officially agrees to remain biggest boss in Russia

seher — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:44:55 -0500

The session of the 9th Congress of Russia’s ruling party United Russia lasted for only 45 minutes. Outgoing President Vladimir Putin and President Elect Dmitry Medvedev took part in the meeting.

Putin Mentioned as Possible Majority Party Leader

seher — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:17:16 -0500

The United Russia Party holds a convention this week and is expected to ask outgoing Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to head the organization, which controls parliament and can check any presidential attempt to remove the prime minister.

Bush, Putin disagree on missiles, Medvedev pledges developing ties

admin_huliq — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:46:36 -0500

U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin failed to overcome their differences on missile defense at their final summit in south Russia on Sunday. However; Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev told U.S. President George Bush on Sunday that maintaining good relations between the countries is a key factor for international security.

Bush To Meet Putin For Missile-Defense Talks

admin_huliq — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:35:34 -0500

George W Bush has said that he will meet with the president of Russia Vladimir Putin next week in Russia to try to break a logjam between the two nations over a proposed US missile defense system.

Medvedev-Putin Relationship May Guide Future Russian Policy

seher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:16:19 -0500

Dmitri Medvedev, 42, officially becomes president of Russia on May 7. He will succeed Vladimir Putin, who has led the country for eight years. But Mr. Putin will not leave the political scene - Mr. Medvedev has promised to name him prime minister.