Dmitry Medvedev

Russian President Vladimir Putin is shown standing on a large stage with several Russian flags behind him.

Putin shake-up could keep him in power past 2024 as cabinet steps aside

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes on Wednesday that would give him scope to extend his grip on power after leaving the presidency, and picked a new prime minister after Dmitry Medvedev and his cabinet stepped down.

Putin shake-up could keep him in power past 2024 as cabinet steps aside
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is shown sitting in a chair with yellow fabric, speaking during an interview outside Moscow.

Russia tells Washington curbs on its banks would be act of economic war

Russia tells Washington curbs on its banks would be act of economic war
Vladivostok protest Russia

Russia's weekend protesters were young, organized, and ready to challenge Putin

Russia's weekend protesters were young, organized, and ready to challenge Putin
Then-President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia toasts with champagne during a state dinner in Warsaw in 2010.

As Russia bans food imports, Russians freak out over foreign liquor

As Russia bans food imports, Russians freak out over foreign liquor
Makeshift memorial in Kiev

Russia is not happy with the dramatic change in Ukraine

Russia is not happy with the dramatic change in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin

This state-run news agency was not hardline enough for Vladimir Putin

In a move that took Russia by surprise, Russian President Vladimir Putin abolished one of the country's state-run news agencies, RIA Novosti. He's reforming it, with a hardline supporter as the new head.

This state-run news agency was not hardline enough for Vladimir Putin

Russia's Interest in Resolving the Financial Crisis in Cyprus

The Guardian correspondent Miriam Elder is in Cyprus' second largest city, Limassol, home to a large Russian expat community, and sometimes referred to as "LimassolGrad."

Russia's Interest in Resolving the Financial Crisis in Cyprus

Russian court grants reprieve to one member of Pussy Riot band

The Russian band Pussy Riot ignited a storm of controversy for its protest performance in a Russian cathedral. Arrested and eventually convicted, a trio of band members were sentenced to two year in prison. But Wednesday, a Russian court suspended the sentence of one woman.

Russian court grants reprieve to one member of Pussy Riot band
The World

Medvedev: America's Russian BFF (except, not forever)

Just over four years ago, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev was the United States' new best friend. But that's all changed now that Vladimir Putin is to be the president again.

Medvedev: America's Russian BFF (except, not forever)
The World

Russian Elections 2012

Russian Elections 2012

Despite growing disillusionment, Putin still expected to win re-election

Russians head to the polls soon to choose a new president — who will likely be an old president. Vladimir Putin is expected to win re-election relatively easy, but there's growing discontent with him and political corruption in Russia, which has sent thousands into the street in protest.

Despite growing disillusionment, Putin still expected to win re-election
The World

Growing Disillusionment with Putin and the Russian Economy

Vladimir Putin is almost certain to become Russia's President once again. But as The World's Laura Lynch reports, there is growing disillusionment with Putin over his perceived corruption and abuse of authority.

Growing Disillusionment with Putin and the Russian Economy

Russians Plan Another Protest March

Thousands of people are expected to protest Sunday against alleged fraud in the parliamentary elections earlier this month.

Russians Plan Another Protest March

The Outrage of Russia's Middle Class

Russia's educated, middle class rarely heads to the streets in protests. So, what's brought them out this time?

The Outrage of Russia's Middle Class
The World

Russia's Medvedev: 'Badminton Fosters Success'

Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has used a video blog to promote badminton, describing it as a game for those seeking success.

Russia's Medvedev: 'Badminton Fosters Success'