Despite criticism over his treatment of Russia’s gay community, President Vladimir Putin says all people will be welcome to the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Vladimir Putin sought a convincing victory in Russia’s presidential election to strengthen his hand in dealing with the biggest protest of his rule.
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/ 28 February 2012
Moscow has announced plans to modernise the Kalashnikov — giving an new lease of life to the Soviet-era assault rifle.
A suspected suicide bomber has struck at Russia’s busiest airport, killing at least 35 and challenging Kremlin efforts to crush armed insurgency.