An “Enlightened” Alternative After Putin?

Russia’s moderate reforming prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, has avoided the headlines, but is he a viable candidate to succeed his boss? Read More

Putin’s reelection puts him in a class of Russia’s longest-ruling autocrats

As expected, Russian President Vladimir Putin has won his fifth term in office, following a campaign in ... to entrench a narrative of Russian tradition. “In the 1990s–2000s, Russia ... Read More

In The Least Surprising News Ever, Vladimir Putin Has Won The Russian Election

Vladimir Putin ... in the election of the President of the Russian Federation. And a thank you to friends for the support.” This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Follow HuffPost ... Read More

Who congratulated Putin on his election victory and what does it say about global alliances?

While the Russian election results were condemned ... after they severed ties with their traditional French and US allies following the military uprisings. Putin has also used the breakdown ... Read More

Do you think Putin can be toppled by voters at the elections? Vote here

The Russian elections ... possibility of Vladimir Putin's grip on power being challenged. As voters across Russia and even in annexed regions of Ukraine head to the polls, the election is widely ... Read More

With Russian presidential election, Vladimir Putin may cement longest reign since Stalin

Vladimir Putin, 71, Russia's longest serving leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, will almost certainly emerge victorious in the nation's eighth presidential election ... could lead to the ... Read More

Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — To no one's surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election ... according to Russian independent news outlet Verstka. Read More

Putin steals another election to lead Russia for fifth time

EVEN an ultranationalist like Leonid Slutsky had no hope of making a dent in Russia's elections results, which will today see Vladimir Putin steal his fifth term as president. Though the 71-year ... Read More

Vladimir Putin speaks to media following election victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to the media following the country’s presidential election. Preliminary election results in Russia have indicated a huge victory for Vladimir Putin. Read More

Putin rigs Russian election with ‘menu of manipulation’

From free food and entertainment at polling stations to threats and disappearing ink, the Kremlin is determined to cajole Russians into voting for Vladimir Putin in a presidential election. Read More

With Russian presidential election, Vladimir Putin may cement longest reign since Stalin

Vladimir Putin, 71, Russia's longest serving leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, will almost certainly emerge victorious in the nation's eighth presidential election. The vote takes place ... Read More