The Guardian
Vladimir Putin pushes for Russian investment in Iraqi energy sector video The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, meets the Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, in Moscow on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed Russian investment in the Iraqi energy...
Christian Science Monitor
A harder, eastward-looking presidency Vladimir Putin, once again in the Kremlin's top post, faces a far more divided Russia than he did during his first stint, and he's taking a more authoritarian line to match. By Fred Weir , Correspondent /...
Eurasianet
Tajikistan's recent military base deal with Russia raised some eyebrows, especially since an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin crowed that they got the 30-year extension "almost for free." There was a lot of skeptical reaction in Tajikistan's...
NOW Lebanon
Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a scheduled visit to Turkey, his spokesperson said Thursday, without specifying the reason for the delay or giving the original date for the trip. "The visit has been postponed, the dates will be agreed...
Russia Today
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited an open training session of the country's top wrestlers, where following a warm welcome by fellow sportsmen he showed off his form...Vizer as saying. "President Putin represents a high expression of judo...
Wellington Dominion
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who possesses a black belt in judo, has been awarded the eighth dan, one of the sport's highest honours, by the International Judo Federation (IJF). "Being the Honorary President of the IJF, an Emeritus and...