Tag: Vladimir Putin
Confident Putin brushes off Russia protests ahead of vote
Vladimir Putin made a show of confidence ahead of Sunday's poll that is set to see him win back the Russian presidency, belittling the...
Putin issues ‘victory’ battle cry ahead of Russia polls
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin on Thursday issued a battle-cry to tens of thousands of supporters packing Moscow’s largest sports stadium as he predicted victory...
Putin vows to reverse Russian population decline
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed to reverse Russia’s demographic decline and boost its population to 154 million, as he ramped up his...
Putin supporters to bring 200,000 onto streets
Vladimir Putin's campaign chiefs are planning to bring out 200,000 supporters of the Russian strongman onto the streets of Moscow after an unprecedented outburst...
Kremlin top strategist named deputy PM
President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday named the Kremlin official credited with designing Russia’s tightly-controlled political system as deputy prime minister in charge of a...
Putin’s popularity takes a hit ahead of vote
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings have declined to historic lows, polls showed Friday, as liberal media suggested the powerful prime minister was growing out of...
Moscow braces for record anti-Putin rally
Tens of thousands of Russians prepared Friday to hold their biggest protest yet over a contested election that has sent Moscow’s relations with Washington...
Russians to cut Putin’s party majority in vote: poll
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s ruling party is likely to get a far smaller majority in parliament in the December 4 election, the country’s...
