From Pride To Protest: How Russians Feel About Their Presidential Election
Ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Russia, NPR spoke with a Putin supporter, an opposition supporter and a Russian who sees no point in voting.
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Putin Says Russia Has New Nuclear Weapons That Can't Be Intercepted
The weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones and a new hypersonic missile. Putin warned that any use of nuclear weapons against Russia or its allies would trigger a response.
Banned From Election, Putin Foe Navalny Pursues Politics By Other Means
The popular 41-year-old lawyer is calling for a boycott of the March 18 presidential election, which he says is rigged. He says Putin's regime is built on making Russians believe nothing can change.
Meet The Russian TV Personality Running For President Against Putin
A former reality TV star with a huge social media following, Ksenia Sobchak is a candidate in Russia's elections next month. She has a political pedigree, too: Her father was Vladimir Putin's mentor.
Prominent Putin Critic Arrested Amid Nationwide Protests Against Upcoming Election
Russian police dragged opposition leader Alexei Navalny from a march in Moscow and carried him feet-first into a van. Earlier Russian authorities appeared to raid his headquarters,
Paul Manafort Sued By Russian Oligarch's Company Over Business Deal
A suit filed in New York state court alleges that Manafort and a business associate misappropriated millions from a company linked to Oleg Derispaska, who has ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin Says St. Petersburg Blast Was Terrorism
A bomb went off in a branch of the Perekrestok supermarket, injuring at least 13 shoppers. Investigators say the device was homemade and packed with shrapnel.
Russian Opposition Leader Barred From Running Against Putin In 2018
Alexei Navalny will not be allowed to run for president in Russia's election next year, officials announced on Monday. Navalny, a critic of President Vladimir Putin, has vowed to appeal.
'Why Do You Have This Spy Hysteria?' Putin Asks At Annual News Conference
"They undermine their own nation," Russian President Vladimir Putin said of President Trump's American critics. The news conference went on for nearly four hours.
Trump: Putin Again Denied Interfering In Election And 'I Really Believe' He Means It
While Trump says he believes the sincerity of the Russian president's denials made during a summit in Vietnam, Trump agrees with U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia did interfere in the election.