- 22 May 2012 17:30 - Guardian Reporter
- In his first major political announcement since his re-election, Putin unveiled his new government which critics have described as uninspiring.
- 07 May 2012 08:43 - Guardian Reporters
- Russian protesters have clashed with riot police in a violent demonstration against Vladimir Putin's rule, on the eve of his return to the presidency.
- 02 Mar 2012 00:00 - Miriam Elder
- The timing of news that the Russia's Vladimir Putin was almost killed has attracted scepticism from those opposed to his bid for re-election.
- 20 Jan 2012 00:00 - Nickolaus Bauer
- Russia has charged that any suggestions that its recent elections were not free and fair are the empty and unfounded imaginings of Western powers.
- 27 Dec 2011 11:26 - Staff Reporter
- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is ready for dialogue with the Russian protest movement to ensure that presidential polls are fair.
