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Vladimir Putin
Russia Draws Western Ire After Top Court Dubs LGBT Movement ‘Extremist’
Designation follows Moscow bans on so-called ‘gender reassignment’ and ‘LGBT propaganda.’
West Seeks to Undermine Russian Position in Central Asia, Moscow Claims
After Vladimir Putin visits Kazakhstan, a key Russian ally, foreign minister accuses ‘collective West’ of meddling in Russia’s backyard.
Putin Pulls Russia Out of Longstanding Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Moscow pulled out a longstanding nuclear testing ban this week, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria as Iran Raises Specter of Multi-Front War
Vladimir Putin backs Israel’s right to defend itself while reiterating calls for ‘two-state’ solution.
Armenia Ratifies Rome Statute, Further Complicating Relations with Moscow
Yerevan endorses International Criminal Court, which earlier this year issued arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin Confirms North Korean Leader to Visit Russia ‘in Coming Days’
Visit comes amid U.S. claims that Russia seeks North Korean weapons for use in its ongoing invasion of eastern Ukraine.
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Grain Deal Alternatives, Hail ‘New Phase' of Relations
As the Russia-Ukraine grain deal remains in limbo, Turkish President Erdogan travels to Sochi for talks with his Russian counterpart.
