Apr 16th, 2008 · Russia's President Vladimir Putin is holding on to power after he steps down from office in May. He announced Tuesday that he will become chairman of Russia's largest political party in addition to becoming prime minister.
Apr 6th, 2008 · Russia and the United States are still at odds over missile defense and many other issues. But Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin ended their farewell summit on a more upbeat note, trying to smooth the way for their predecessors. Putin hosted Bush at his vacation compound in Sochi on Russia's Black Sea coast.
Apr 5th, 2008 · Russian president Vladimir Putin welcomed President Bush at his Black Sea retreat for a farewell summit. There are few signs they can overcome some of the major issues dividing Russia and the U.S.
Apr 5th, 2008 · President Bush travels to Russia to prepare for his meeting Sunday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. It's the final summit before both men leave office. Bush hopes to persuade Putin to drop objections to U.S. plans for a missile defense system.
Apr 4th, 2008 · In the twilight of their presidencies, Bush and Putin seem to be trying to smooth things over for their successors. After Friday's NATO meeting in Bucharest, the White House said Putin's tone was constructive. On Sunday, the two presidents meet in Russia.
Apr 4th, 2008 · Russian President Vladimir Putin is attending the last day of the NATO summit in Bucharest. Russia -- and its tense relationship with the West -- has loomed over the meeting. The country is against the idea of placing its former Soviet Republics, Ukraine and Georgia, on NATO's membership track.
Mar 3rd, 2008 · Vladimir Putin's chosen successor won Sunday's presidential election in Russia with more than 70 percent of the vote, but independent election monitors claim the election was rigged. President-elect Dmitry Medvedev said his massive victory meant Russia would continue following Putin's policies.
Mar 2nd, 2008 · Dmitri Medvedev appears headed for a resounding victory in Sunday's presidential election, according to the first official results. But as Russia prepares to enter the post-Putin era, opposition leaders say Sunday's event was not an election, but a coronation.