Putin crosses divide to open talks with protesters

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is ready for dialogue with the Russian protest movement to ensure that presidential polls are fair.

Kremlin panel urges new polls, firing of election chief

In a damning statement, the Kremlin's rights panel has called for the resignation of Russia's election chief and snap parliamentary elections.

Russia's desperate bid to appease protesters

Russian President Dimitry Medvedev has unveiled proposals days before huge demonstration over a disputed parliamentary vote.

Russia's leaders promise to heed protesters' calls

Russia's leaders have promised to listen to protesters who have been disputing their parliamentary elections amid widespread allegations of fraud.

Russia's anti-Putin protest gains momentum

Tens of thousands of protesters say they are prepared to take to Moscow's streets in the biggest challenge yet to the country's government.

Russian elections marred by voting irregularities

Opposition leader condemns 'theft of votes' after reports of pre-filled ballots, invisible ink and multiple visits to polling booths.

Nomination pushes Putin closer to presidency

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has moved closer to the presidency he relinquished after two terms in 2008 by accepting his party's nomination.

Russia vows to set missiles against US shield

Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow's concerns about its plans.

G20 leaders eye boost in IMF funding

World leaders meeting at the G20 summit are discussing boosting their funding of the IMF to help resolve the eurozone debt crisis.

Emerging giants dangle aid carrot at G20 summit

Emerging giants are pressuring EU countries at the G20 to solve their debt crisis, with Beijing dangling $100-billion in rescue funds.

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