Putin: 'No Regrets' Over Crimea Annexation
In a new documentary titled The President, the Russian leader says seizing Crimea from Ukraine righted a historical wrong.
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Putin Defends Missile Deal With Iran, Says No Russian Troops In Ukraine
The Russian president's comments were part of a four-hour call-in TV show that has become an annual tradition. He also criticized the West for its treatment of Moscow.
Pro-Russia Journalist Shot Dead In Ukraine
Oles Buzyna was gunned down in broad daylight in Kiev, one day after a former pro-Russia lawmaker was found dead there. The Ukrainian government is calling for a quick and transparent investigation.
New START Nuke Deal With Russia May Be Aging — But It's Not Over
Five years have gone by since President Obama signed the nuclear treaty with then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Long after negotiations reached their end, the deal's merits still provoke debate.
Foreign Carmakers Shift Into Reverse In Russia
General Motors and Volkswagen are closing plants there and laying off workers. Economic problems have led to an estimated 35 percent drop in the once-booming Russian car market.
Dozens Killed In Sinking Of Russian Fishing Trawler
The vessel reportedly capsized while bringing in its nets off the Kamchatka Peninsula. Authorities in Moscow have denied reports that it was overloaded.
Kremlin Says Putin Is Fine, Just Fine
The Russian president hasn't been seen in public in more than a week. That sparked all sorts of buzz. The Kremlin released photos of a healthy-looking Putin and chalks up the rumors to "spring fever."
Russia Loses Bid To Deny Benefits To Spouses Of Gay U.N. Staff
Russia led the unsuccessful effort to overturn a plan to give benefits to the spouses of U.N. employees. Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt and 40 other nations also voted against the plan.
'How Unromantic It Is To Die Of Tuberculosis In The 21st Century'
That's what a patient in Russia said a few years ago. In fact, 1.5 million people do die of the airborne infection each year. Here's what the world needs to do to fight this generally curable scourge.
Despite Cease-Fire, Skirmishes Carry On Along Ukraine's Front Line
Separatists and their Russian allies are still trading fire with Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine, and casualty counts are rising. The separatists haven't withdrawn heavy weapons, Ukrainians say.