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?
4 ways Putin could prevail over Russia's protesters
Posted on December 12, 2011, at 1:52 PMRussians are outraged over alleged voter fraud. But the country's longtime leader still has plenty of ways to maintain control
Is Russia on the verge of an 'Arab Spring'?
Posted on December 6, 2011, at 5:43 PMHundreds are arrested during massive demonstrations, as anti-Putin protesters charge that Sunday's parliamentary elections were fraudulent
Are Russians getting sick of Vladimir Putin?
Posted on December 5, 2011, at 2:27 PMAfter the longtime leader's party suffers a surprise embarrassment at the polls, the strongman's grasp on power suddenly looks shakier
Putin's comeback: Proof Russia's democracy is a sham?
Posted on September 26, 2011, at 3:04 PMAfter sitting out a term in deference to Russia's constitution, Vladimir Putin plans to return to the presidency next year — and could stay there until 2024
Russia's 'KGB-style,' lie-detecting ATMs
Posted on June 10, 2011, at 3:00 PMThe country's largest retail bank is testing a machine that uses voice-analysis software to judge whether loan applicants are lying. Behold the future of banking?
Dmitry Medvedev's 'awkward' solo dance party
Posted on April 20, 2011, at 6:25 PMThe Russian president shows off some not-so-killer moves — and becomes a YouTube sensation in the process
Russia's tycoon 'show trial': Is Putin abusing his power?
Posted on December 28, 2010, at 1:00 PMThe U.S. has strongly criticized the guilty verdict handed to jailed oil billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Was the Russian prime minister controlling his "Kafkaesque" trial?
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