May 16 China and Russia stress partnership as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine By Emily Wang Fujiyama, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press At their summit, Putin and Xi reaffirmed a “no-limits” alliance that has grown deeper as both countries face deepening tensions with the West. Continue reading
May 14 Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including defense minister replacement By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree appointing a new government, including replacement of the defense minister with a former deputy prime minister who is an economics expert with no military background. Continue reading
May 14 Putin visits China to discuss with Xi ‘cooperation in various fields’ By Associated Press The two continent-sized authoritarian states are increasingly in dispute with democracies and NATO while seeking to gain influence in Africa, the Middle East and South America. Continue reading
May 12 Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia’s national security council amid cabinet reshuffle By Katie Davies, Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed replacing Sergei Shoigu as defense minister and appointed him as secretary of Russia’s national security council. Continue reading
May 09 Russia celebrates Victory Day as Putin reminds the world of nuclear ability By Associated Press Even though few World War II veterans are still alive 79 years after Berlin fell to the Red Army, the victory over Nazi Germany remains the most important symbol of the country's prowess. Continue reading
May 07 Putin begins new six-year term as president, with more power over Russia than ever By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Putin used the the first moments of his fifth term to thank the “heroes” of his war in Ukraine and to rail against the West. Continue reading
Mar 26 Russia keeps blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite Islamic State claiming responsibility By Associated Press Despite the signs pointing to IS, President Vladimir Putin insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement — something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, accusing the Kremlin leader of trying to drum up fervor as his forces fight in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 24 Putin attempts to deflect blame for Moscow attack onto Ukraine as massacre dents his image By Associated Press The attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 2:19 News Wrap: Russia mourns victims of Moscow attack as some suspects charged with terrorism In our news wrap Sunday, Russia held a national day of mourning for victims of the concert hall massacre in suburban Moscow, a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets in Kyiv and farther west as Putin blames Ukraine for the… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 9:04 What we know about the terror attack in Russia and the ISIS group claiming responsibility By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz, Satvi Sunkara Russian President Putin has vowed to punish those responsible for the terror attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people. In the capital, people are remembering the dead after one of the worst acts of… Continue watching