Vladimir Putin

The Fragile Deceptions of Vladimir Putin 

How the World Sees America Now

By Chris Wilson

Who Are the Rebels Controlling Flight MH17's Crash Site?

By Mirren Gidda

Inside Russian President Vladimir Putin's PR Bubble

By Alex Altman
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Putin’s Defiance After Malaysia Airlines Crash Points to Further Isolationism

The President has stubbornly refused to even suggest that the rebel leaders share part of the blame in the disaster.

By Simon Shuster

The Price of Inaction in Ukraine

Obama and Europe chose not to stand up to Vladimir Putin — now we're seeing the terrible toll.

By Garry Kasparov

Putin's Approval Rating Reaches Record High in Russia

Russians are also satisfied with their freedom, military and elections

By Abby Abrams

1 American Aboard MH17

At least one American citizen was on board Malaysia Airways Flight 17 when it plummeted to earth Thursday, President Barack Obama said Friday, adding that the U.S. government believes that the plane was shot down...

By Zeke J Miller

Ukraine Rebels Call Putin a Coward

Early promises of help from Russia go unfulfilled

By Simon Shuster

Vladimir Putin's Super-Secret Bond Villain Lair

Welcome to MTV Kribs: Kremlin Edition

By Nolan Feeney

Russian Rocket Launch Aborted Due To 'Technical Issues'

The first launch of Russia's flagship Angara space rocket has been automatically stopped minutes before take-off

By Mirren Gidda

Report: Polish Minister Pans 'Worthless' U.S. Ties

In tapes obtained by a Polish magazine, Radoslaw Sikorski used an expletive to describe his country's alliance with the U.S.

By Nolan Feeney

Putin on Clinton: 'It's Better Not to Argue With Women'

"Maybe weakness is not the worst quality for a woman," Putin said

By Dan Kedmey

Can Ukraine's 'Chocolate King' Save Eastern Europe?

Between avoiding a Russian invasion, handling Western creditors and appeasing an electorate still high on revolution, a lot is at stake for the new President of Ukraine

By Francesca Trianni

Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus Sign Treaty Creating Huge Economic Bloc

Citizens of the three countries will have the right to work freely throughout the member states without any special work permits

By Barbara Tasch

Czarship Enterprise

Re “‘This Is War’” [May 19]: We do not quite believe that our President has been extraordinarily smart or knowledgeable. Vladimir Putin is getting all the political advantages simply because of the White House’s growing...

By TIME Staff

Europe’s Right Turn

Anti-E.U. populists may have scored big at the ballot box, but they’re wrong on foreign policy

By Charlotte McDonald-Gibson

Russia's Historic Gas Deal With China Makes It Look Weak

The politics of energy are getting ever more interesting following the signing of a historic 30 year gas deal between China and Russia. The deal has been portrayed as Putin’s revenge for Western sanctions imposed...

By Rana Foroohar

Five Convicted for Murder of Russian Journalist

But the slain reporter's family says justice won't be served until the people behind the hit are named

By David Stout

Why Russia's Putin and China's Xi Want to Be Best Buddies

As relations with the West become increasingly strained, both leaders realize they can benefit a lot from setting aside distrust and forging closer ties

By Michael Schuman
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