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Mikhail Lesin, a former Russian press minister and adviser to President Vladimir Putin, was found dead in November 2015 in a Washington, D.C., hotel. The D.C. medical examiner concluded he died from blunt force trauma.

The Curious Deaths Of Kremlin Critics

Aug 30, 2016
Opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin and former colleagues who have fallen from favor seem to be dying at an unusual rate. Russia-watchers believe the deaths are not random.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a press conference at Trump National Doral on Wednesday in Doral, Florida.

Trump Calls On Russia To Hack Into Clinton's Emails

Jul 27, 2016
A presidential candidate urging such a foreign breach is an unprecedented move. Clinton's campaign said it was a call for "espionage against his political opponent."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a recent meeting of Russia's Cabinet in the Kremlin. Security experts say Russia is behind the DNC hack.

Why Would Vladimir Putin Want To Leak The DNC Emails?

Jul 25, 2016
Russian intelligence services are the main suspects behind the hacking of DNC emails, and many Democrats warn that the Russian president has stepped into American politics in an unprecedented way.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart following their meeting outside Moscow, on March 22, 2016.

Massive Document Leak Reveals Offshore Accounts Of World Leaders

Apr 03, 2016
Vladimir Putin is among several world leaders who either themselves or through associates used shell companies to obscure their assets, according to a new trove of leaked documents.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) hosts Syrian President Bashar Assad during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow. The meeting took place in October, shortly after Russia began a bombing campaign in Syria in support of Assad. Putin abruptly announce

Is Putin Withdrawing From Syria Out Of Strength Or Weakness?

Mar 15, 2016
The Russian leader is abruptly pulling back in Syria after a bombing campaign that lasted less than six months. He says he got what he wanted — but he may also be wary of a quagmire.
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Russia's Vladimir Putin makes a speech in 2009 after receiving an award in Dresden, Germany, where he served as a KGB officer during the Cold War.

Spy Vs. Spies: Why Deciphering Putin Is So Hard For U.S. Intelligence

Mar 10, 2016
How do you spy on a country when decision-making is concentrated in the mind of one man? U.S. spooks' traditional tools — from NSA intercepts to satellite imagery to espionage — are coming up short.
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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov (poster in top left) is a staunch supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but both men have been criticized by human rights groups. Tens of thousands of people took part in a state-sponsored rally in Chechnya's capita

Chechnya's Strongman Praises Putin, Threatens 'Traitors'

Jan 28, 2016
Ramzan Kadyrov is an aggressive supporter of Vladimir Putin, vilifying opponents of the Russian president as traitors and "Satans" who should be eliminated. But his bluster may provoke a backlash.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday. A British inquiry found Thursday that he was "probably" responsible for the plot that killed Livinenko in London in 2006.

A Serious Charge Against Putin, But Little Threat Of Sanction

Jan 21, 2016
A British inquiry found that the Russian president "probably" approved the poisoning of an ex-intelligence agent. But Britain imposed only light penalties against two Russian suspects.
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Marina Litvinenko, whose husband died in 2006 after being poisoned, spoke to the media after a British court issued a report saying Alexander Litvinenko had been murdered.

Russia's Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan To Kill Spy, British Report Says

Jan 21, 2016
Widow Marina Litvinenko says, "The words my husband spoke on his deathbed, when he accused Mr. Putin of his murder, have been proved true in an English court."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual year-end news conference in Moscow on Thursday.

Putin Speaks: Trump Is 'Absolute Leader' In Race; U.S. An Ally Against ISIS

Dec 17, 2015
ISIS "is posing a threat to everyone," Russian President Vladimir Putin says. At his year-end news conference, Putin also said FIFA's Sepp Blatter should win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives on day two of the G-20 Turkey Leaders Summit on November 16, 2015 in Antalya.

Did Vladimir Putin Just Trick Himself Into Solving Syria's War?

Nov 19, 2015
Diplomat Tony Blinken tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that settling the conflict in Syria may be the only honorable way for Russia to get out of its intervention in that country.
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Vladimir Putin Says He Welcomes A Change In Relations With 'Partners'

Nov 17, 2015
In comments after a meeting of the G-20, Putin implied that Russia's isolation from the West was nearing an end. He said the fight against terrorism had to be undertaken by a coalition.
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Egyptian military vehicles approach the wreckage of a Russian passenger jet bound for St. Petersburg, Russia, on Nov. 1 after it crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula.

Plane Crash Was A 'Terrorist Act,' Russian Officials Say

Nov 17, 2015
Traces of explosives were found on the wreckage. All 224 passengers and crew were killed in last month's crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. An affiliate of ISIS claimed responsibility.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Syrian President Bashar Assad during Tuesday's meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin

Oct 21, 2015
The trip was kept secret until after Tuesday's meeting — and after President Bashar Assad had safely returned home.
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Putin was also depicted as Muhammad Ali.

In Honor Of His 63rd, Putin Plays Hockey And Is Painted As The Buddha

Oct 07, 2015
The Russian leader scored seven goals in his birthday game with NHL players — and in a Moscow exhibition, works of fan art depicted him in guises including Batman, Thor, Jupiter and the Buddha.
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President Obama speaks at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser on Sunday in New York City.

At U.N. Address, Obama Offers Impassioned Defense Of Democracy, Diplomacy

Sep 28, 2015
In front of the United Nations General Assembly, Obama was blunt. Speaking to Russia he said: "We cannot stand by when the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a nation is flagrantly violated."
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President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2013.

Obama And Putin To Meet One-On-One Next Week In New York

Sep 24, 2015
President Obama has had limited contact with President Vladimir Putin since Russia's annexation of Crimea last year.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting Wednesday with Italian officials and Pope Francis, as the U.S. seeks to encourage the Vatican to join the West in condemning Moscow's actions in Ukraine.

Putin, Pope Francis Will Meet At The Vatican

Jun 10, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to bring up the crisis in Ukraine. The meeting will be the second between the two men.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles during a meeting with foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Moscow last week.

Putin To West: Russia Is No Threat

Jun 06, 2015
In an interview with an Italian newspaper, the Russian leader said the world has changed so much that no one "in their right mind" could imagine Russia attacking NATO.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during an annual call-in show on Russian television in Moscow on Thursday.

Putin Defends Missile Deal With Iran, Says No Russian Troops In Ukraine

Apr 16, 2015
The Russian president's comments were part of a four-hour call-in TV show that has become an annual tradition. He also criticized the West for its treatment of Moscow.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Almazbek Atambayev, arrive for a meeting Monday at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Russia's Putin: 'Life Would Be Too Dull Without Rumors'

Mar 16, 2015
Vladimir Putin's disappearance from the public eye prompted a flurry of rumors about his health or even a possible coup. He dismissed all that Monday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev. The Kremlin says Putin, who has been out of public view for more than a week, is perfectly healthy.

Kremlin Says Putin Is Fine, Just Fine

Mar 13, 2015
The Russian president hasn't been seen in public in more than a week. That sparked all sorts of buzz. The Kremlin released photos of a healthy-looking Putin and chalks up the rumors to "spring fever."
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Police escort the suspects in the killing of Boris Nemtsov into a court house in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday. A total of five people have been arrested over the weekend in connection with the killing of the fierce opponent of President Vladimir Putin.

More Arrests In Killing Of Russian Opposition Leader

Mar 08, 2015
A total of five individuals are being arraigned in a court in Moscow for last week's murder of Boris Nemtsov, a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin.
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A portrait of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov and flowers photographed on Friday at the site where he was killed on February 27, with St. Basil's Cathedral seen in the background.

Russia Arrests 2 In Connection With Nemtsov Murder

Mar 07, 2015
The exact role of the suspects, both from the insurgency plagued North Caucuses region, is still unclear. Nemtsov, a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, was gunned down in Moscow last week.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) attends an Interior Ministry meeting Wednesday in Moscow. He condemned the death of Boris Nemtsov, saying it was a "disgrace" to Russia.

Putin Speaks About The Killing Of Kremlin Critic Boris Nemtsov

Mar 04, 2015
Russia's president said Nemtsov's death was a shameful tragedy. Nemtsov was gunned down near the Kremlin on Friday. His supporters blame Russian authorities.

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