The Russian president has signed legislation that gives him the right to run for two more consecutive terms. The constitutional … More
Tag: Vladimir Putin
Not just Navalny: Economic woes also drive Russians to protest
Real incomes in Russia fell 3.5 percent last year and unemployment is at its highest since 2011. The trigger for … More
Putin hosts talks between leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev did not shake hands, only exchanging curt greetings as they … More
Belarus: Putin denounces ‘external pressure’ as Macron meets Tsikhanouskaya
French President Emmanuel Macron pushed for European mediation in the Belarus political crisis after a meeting with the country’s opposition … More
Putin pledges a $1.5 billion loan while meeting Lukashenko in Sochi
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised a massive loan to Belarus after welcoming embattled ally Alexandar Lukashenko in Sochi. The Belarusian … More
Russian election body approves constitutional vote
President Vladimir Putin to remain in power through 2036. Russia’s constitution allows for two consecutive terms for the president, but the amendments would hit the reset button, allowing Putin two additional possible six-year terms.
