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May 16, 2019 at 12:57 am

Putin calls for compromise over Orthodox cathedral standoff VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a compromise Thursday to ease tensions over a plan to build a Russian Orthodox cathedral in...

April 24, 2019 at 7:56 pm

Putin says he’ll brief US on summit with Kim VIEW

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says he's willing to share details with the United States about his summit on Thursday with Kim Jong...

April 23, 2019 at 7:09 pm

Meeting with North Korean leader gives Putin more leverage VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — For Russian President Vladimir Putin, a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offers a chance to raise Moscow's clout in...

A man passes by a TV screen showing images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. North Korea confirmed Tuesday that Kim will soon visit Russia to meet with Putin in a summit that comes at a crucial moment for tenuous diplomacy meant to rid the North of its nuclear arsenal. The screen reads: “Kim Jong Un visits Russia soon.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) SEL102 SEL102

April 23, 2019 at 12:24 am

North Korea’s Kim on way to Russia to meet Putin on Thursday VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a much-anticipated summit Thursday, the Kremlin said, ending...

April 22, 2019 at 12:37 am

Will Ukrainian comedian be any match for Vladimir Putin? VIEW

One of the campaign slogans of the popular television comedian who has no previous political experience was to unify Ukraine, which has been torn by...

April 18, 2019 at 4:27 am

Kremlin says Kim Jong Un will visit Russia this month

MOSCOW (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia later this month, the Kremlin said Thursday, in a meeting that offers President...

April 9, 2019 at 7:13 am

Putin: Russia knows Mueller probe ‘gave birth to a mouse’ VIEW

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday mocked U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Kremlin interference in the 2016 presidential election,...

April 9, 2019 at 3:08 am

Putin outlines ambitious Arctic expansion program VIEW

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday put forward an ambitious program to secure Russia's foothold in the Arctic, including efforts to...

April 8, 2019 at 4:43 am

Putin hosts Turkey’s leader to discuss weapons deal, Syria VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Turkish counterpart in Moscow on Monday, discussing how to coordinate their next moves in Syria and...

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April 8, 2019 at 3:03 am

Court frees acclaimed Russian director from house arrest VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — An acclaimed Russian theater and film director was freed from house arrest Monday, a verdict that follows longtime calls for his release...

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