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Barack Obama makes fun of his healthcare policy at White House Correspondents Dinner 2014

Barack Obama made fun of his healthcare policy, his political opponents and Vladimir Putin at this year’s White House Correspondents'…

11 years ago

Gerhard Schroeder hugs Vladimir Putin at his birthday party in St. Petersburg

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has been photographed hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin while celebrating his birthday in St. Petersburg,…

11 years ago

US imposes new sanctions on Russian officials and companies

New US sanctions have been imposed on seven Russian individuals and 17 companies it says are linked to President Vladimir…

11 years ago

Pavel Durov: VKontakte founder fired by Vladimir Putin’s allies

Pavel Durov, the founder of Russia's most popular social network site VKontakte, says he has been fired and that allies…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin speaks about Crimea and Ukraine at his annual televised Q&A session

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has said he has "a right" to send troops into Ukraine but hopes he will "not…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Barack Obama calls Vladimir Putin to withdraw support for pro-Russian activists

President Barack Obama has called President Vladimir Putin urging him to use his influence to make separatists in eastern Ukraine…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin warns European leaders of gas shortages

In a letter to European leaders, President Vladimir Putin has warned Europe that Ukraine's delays in paying for Russian gas…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine border

According to the German government, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered a "partial withdrawal" of troops from the border with…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin calls Barack Obama over Crimea crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called President Barack Obama to discuss the US proposal for a diplomatic solution to the…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin signs Crimea annexation law

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law formalizing the takeover of Crimea from Ukraine, despite fresh sanctions from the…

11 years ago

MasterCard and Visa block credit card services to Russian bank customers

MasterCard and Visa have decided to block credit card services to some Russian bank customers as a result of US…

11 years ago

Ukrainian officer killed in Crimea

A Ukraine’s army junior officer has been killed in an attack on a military base in Crimea. This is the…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin signs Russia-Crimea treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Crimea have signed a bill to incorporate the peninsula into Russia. Vladimir…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin informs parliament of Crimea’s request to join Russian Federation

President Vladimir Putin has formally informed the Russian parliament of Crimea's request to join the Russian Federation. This is the…

11 years ago

Russia recognizes Crimea as sovereign state

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognizing Crimea as a sovereign and independent country. The new decree is…

11 years ago

Donald Trump on Today Show: Vladimir Putin has eaten Barack Obama’s lunch

Donald Trump appeared on The Today Show to promote his 2014 Miss USA pageant airing on NBC in June, when…

11 years ago

Anti-Putin websites blocked in Russia

According to new reports, Moscow has blocked access to four anti-Putin websites. Alexei Navalny’s blog, two news sites and one…

11 years ago

Russian troops begins military exercises close to Ukraine border

More than 8,000 Russian troops have begun military exercises close to the border with Ukraine. Russian defense ministry confirmed that…

11 years ago

Ukraine: John Kerry declines Vladimir Putin’s meeting offer

Secretary of State John Kerry has declined an offer of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin until Moscow engages with…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Tens of thousands of people hold rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have held rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies, as Moscow continues to strengthen its grip on…

11 years ago

Barack Obama urges Vladimir Putin to seek diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis in new phone call

President Barack Obama has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine, in…

11 years ago

Crimea parliament votes to become part of Russian Federation

Crimea’s parliament has voted to become part of the Russian Federation. The southern Ukrainian region’s parliament said the decision would…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin among Nobel Peace Prize 2014 nominees

President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize despite escalating tensions over sending Russian troops to Ukraine’s…

11 years ago

Russia test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile amid Crimea tension

Russia says it has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, as tension continues over Ukraine's Crimea region. A Topol RS-12M missile…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin: No need yet to send Russian troops into Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin says there is no need yet to send Russian troops into Ukraine, but he has not ruled…

11 years ago