8 ridiculous Vladimir Putin publicity stunts
Posted on January 31, 2013, at 5:20 PMEver the showman, Russia's president has done everything from shooting a whale with a crossbow to riding a horse... without a shirt
Why Obama must get tougher on Putin
Posted on December 31, 2012, at 7:45 AMThe Russian president has eaten too many American carrots. It's time for Obama to use the stick
Vladimir Putin's flight with migratory birds: Has he become a laughingstock?
Posted on September 7, 2012, at 5:43 PMRussia's infamously rugged, often bare-chested president tries to help save some endangered Siberian cranes. This is funny?
Vladimir Putin's insane riches: By the numbers
Posted on August 30, 2012, at 9:55 AMThe super-private Russian president paints himself as a humble public servant — but he doesn't live that way
All-girl punk band sentenced to two years in Russian jail: Too harsh?
Posted on August 17, 2012, at 5:11 PMThe verdict is in: Pussy Riot will face 19 more months in prison on charges of "hooliganism" for storming a church in Moscow and protesting Putin's rule
The greatest threat to Putin's rule: A feminist punk band?
Posted on July 31, 2012, at 11:30 AMThree young women could face years in jail for their political protest, and the trial has turned the musicians into the face of dissent in authoritarian Russia
Is it time for Russia to finally bury Lenin?
Posted on June 15, 2012, at 11:26 AMAbsolutely, says Vladimir Putin's new culture minister: Let's take the long-dead Bolshevik leader out of his glass coffin and put him in the ground
Daniel Larison: Why America shouldn't panic over Putin
Posted on May 10, 2012, at 6:10 PMRussia's strong-willed leader is back for a third term as president. And as long as Mitt Romney cools the "number one geopolitical foe" talk, we'll be just fine
Vladimir Putin's third term as president: 6 ominous signs
Posted on May 8, 2012, at 9:17 AMPutin returns to his old job as protests simmer and critics warn of trouble ahead. Here, a guide to why things don't look good for Russia
Vladimir Putin: Russia's once and future president
Posted on March 16, 2012, at 10:51 AMThe former KGB agent is elected to his third term as Russia's president. But do Russians really respect him?
Vladimir Putin: Russia's 'greatest leader' in centuries?
Posted on March 5, 2012, at 11:48 AMThe newly re-elected autocrat is still provoking protests. But thanks to his success steering Russia's economy, many view their heavy-handed leader as a savior
The imminent return of President Putin: What will it mean for Russia?
Posted on March 2, 2012, at 2:13 PMVladimir Putin's victory in Russia's Sunday election is considered a foregone conclusion. But can he survive what comes next?
The alleged Putin assassination plot: A campaign trick?
Posted on February 27, 2012, at 6:45 PMKremlin critics are skeptical of the claim that Chechen bombers planned to blow up Vladimir Putin — who is hoping to reclaim Russia's presidency next week
Could Vladimir Putin really face a 'Russian Spring'?
Posted on February 8, 2012, at 2:51 PMThough the resilient Russian leader is still a near-lock to win back the presidency next month, anti-Putin protests are growing
Will Vladimir Putin be pushed out?
Posted on December 26, 2011, at 1:16 PMCould the biggest anti-Putin demonstrations yet signal the end of the Russian strongman's domination of his country's politics?
Mikhail Prokhorov: The NBA owner who wants to oust Putin
Posted on December 13, 2011, at 11:28 AMThe third richest man in Russia — and owner of the New Jersey Nets — vows to run against Vladimir Putin in 2012. Does Prokhorov stand a chance?
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