Vladimir Putin

Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And Trump

11:30am December 31, 2016

by Ron Elving

By refusing to respond to the sanctions, Russian President Putin spurned Obama and kept up what has looked like a public bromance with the president-elect, who in turn called him "very smart!"

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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual speech to the Federal Assembly at Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow in early December.

As U.S. Confronts Russia, Trump's Admiration Of Putin Is Consistent

5:37pm December 30, 2016

Once again, President-elect Donald Trump is praising the Russian president as a stronger and more strategic leader than Barack Obama.

Syrians walk past destroyed buildings in the former rebel-held Ansari district in Aleppo last Friday after Syrian government forces regained control of the divided city.

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Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire

10:57am December 29, 2016

by Mark Katkov

The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.

Rex Tillerson, chief executive officer of Exxon Mobile Corp., left, listens on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this past June.

Reports: Trump Leaning Towards Exxon Mobil CEO For Secretary Of State

1:08pm December 11, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Rex Tillerson, a 64-year-old oil executive, has no government experience. His longtime ties to Russia, including President Vladimir Putin, are already drawing scrutiny from critics.

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Putin Reaches Out To Trump, Calls For End To 'Current Crisis'

3:35pm November 09, 2016

by Lucian Kim

The Russian leader congratulates Donald Trump and holds out the prospect of cooperation. But with friction on several fronts, it's not clear how they will reduce tensions.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., left, and Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., speak during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

The 5 Top Moments From The Vice Presidential Debate

2:52am October 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence sparred over Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants, the charitable work of both their running mates' foundations, Vladimir Putin and abortion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Prime Minister and United Russia party chairman Dmitry Medvedev visit the party's election campaign headquarters during parliamentary elections.

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Putin's United Russia Party Wins Big In Election; Some Ballot-Stuffing Seen

1:00pm September 19, 2016

by Bill Chappell

At least one incident of ballot-stuffing was caught on camera, but Sunday's vote brought a big win for President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party and its allies.

In Russia, A New Parliament Is Expected To Act Much Like The Old One

5:12pm September 17, 2016

by Corey Flintoff

Most of Russia's opposition has been greatly weakened or eliminated. As Russians elect a new parliament, it's expected to be a rubber-stamp body that follows the wishes of President Vladimir Putin.

NBC's Matt Lauer looks on as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the Commander-in-Chief Forum in New York City Wednesday evening.

Foreign Policy Challenges Put Clinton, Trump On Defensive At Forum

11:09pm September 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton was pressed on her private email server and use of classified information; Trump insisted he was ready to lead the military and defended a tweet arguing against mixed-gender units.

Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian security agent, died in 2006 after drinking tea laced with the radioactive element polonium-210 at a London hotel. A British inquiry found that his death was the work of the Russian security service.

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The Curious Deaths Of Kremlin Critics

1:22pm August 30, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

Opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin and former colleagues who have fallen from favor seem to be dying at an unusual rate. Russia-watchers believe the deaths are not random.

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