Putin discusses economic issues ahead of summits
MOSCOW— President Vladimir Putin could put it like this: “It’s the economy, comrade.”
Russia is enjoying a turn in the economic limelight this year. In September, he hosts a G20 summit in St. Petersburg, where President Obama will be [...]
Putin Calls for Stimulus Plan After Recession Alarm – Businessweek
RT
Putin Calls for Stimulus Plan After Recession AlarmBusinessweekRussian President Vladimir Putin urged the government to come up with a plan to revive the flagging economy after a minister warned that a recession is possible as companies [...]
Putin foe’s body removed from home
After days of speculation, the world may learn Monday what killed former Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
CNN.com – Top Stories
Police: Boris Berezovsky, self-exiled Russian tycoon and Putin rival, found dead … – Washington Post
The Guardian
Police: Boris Berezovsky, self-exiled Russian tycoon and Putin rival, found dead …Washington PostLONDON — Boris Berezovsky, a self-exiled and outspoken Russian tycoon who had a bitter falling out with Russian President [...]
Russian Oligarch and Sharp Critic of Putin Dies Near London – New York Times
New York Times
Russian Oligarch and Sharp Critic of Putin Dies Near LondonNew York TimesMOSCOW — Boris A. Berezovsky, once the richest and most powerful of the so-called oligarchs who dominated post-Soviet Russia, and a close ally of Boris [...]
Russian Oligarch and Sharp Critic of Putin Dies in Britain – New York Times
New York Times
Russian Oligarch and Sharp Critic of Putin Dies in BritainNew York TimesMOSCOW — Boris A. Berezovsky, once the richest and most powerful of the so-called oligarchs who dominated post-Soviet Russia, and a close ally of Boris [...]
Putin eyes trip to Antarctica, shuns elder image
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting the advice of some of his PR specialists to dial back his trademark action-hero persona and instead cultivate the image of a “wise patriarch,” according to the pro-government Moscow daily [...]
Depardieu Flies To Sochi, May Meet Putin
Russian media say French actor Gerard Depardieu has flown to Russia, where he may meet with President Vladimir Putin and receive a Russian passport.
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Putin critic charged with fraud
Investigators in Russia formally charge leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny and his brother with fraud and money-laundering.
BBC News – Europe
