Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev toast each other after a brisk workout at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia.
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[Russian president Vladimir Putin onboard a bathyscaphe off the coast of Sevastopol, Crimea. Image via Associated Press.]
Lawyer: Putin "Personally Ordered" Brutal Killing of Russian Dissident
During the final day of a public inquiry into Russian dissent Alexander Litvinenko’s death, a lawyer for Litvinenko’s widow said Vladimir Putin “personally ordered” the apparent assassination. Litvinenko, a former FSB and KGB spy, died in November 2006, three weeks after drinking tea laced with the radioactive element…
Putin, Still Alive, Makes Well-Moisturized Public Appearance
After a strange 10-day disappearance from public view—time reportedly spent convalescing with the flu—Russian president Vladimir Putin has finally resurfaced, seemingly alive, with the waxy cheeks of a dictator half his age.
CIA Source: Putin Has the Flu
Russian president Vladimir Putin, who has not been seen in public since March 5 and is feared in some panicky circles to have died or worse, has the flu, a CIA source tells Gawker. Or at least that's what the CIA thinks.
Where in the World is Vladimir Putin?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public for more than a week, The New York Times reports. Is he sick? Is he dead? Is he in Switzerland with his pregnant Olympic gymnast mistress for the birth of his third, unconfirmed child? Certainly not. (But maybe!)
Report: Suspect in Murder of Putin Critic Blew Himself Up
Last night, the investigation of Russian opposition leader Boris Y. Nemtsov's murder took another bizarre turn when one of six men believed to be connected to the crime "blew himself up" during a standoff with police.
Two Suspects Detained in Murder of Putin Critic
On Saturday, Russian authorities announced that they had detained two suspects in connection with the brazen slaying* of former deputy prime minister Boris Y. Nemtsov, The New York Times reports.
Everyone in Russia Blaming Everyone Else for Opposition Leader's Death
Supporters and allies of the slain Boris Y. Nemtsov have expressed fear that the opposition leader's killing may have come at the behest of the government, the Washington Post reports. The government, meanwhile, has suggested that Nemtsov may have been martyred by other members of the opposition.
Look at This Crazy Ass Vladimir Putin Ad
Russia's economy continues to collapse today, just like yesterday and the day before. You don't think Vladimir Putin is gonna do some crazy shit soon? Take a look at this TV ad.
Prediction: Russia Is Gonna Do Some Crazy Shit Soon
You may have noticed in the news today that Russia's currency is crumbling into tiny, useless bits before our very eyes. How will evil strongman Vladimir Putin respond? Probably by doing some crazy shit.
Why Is Russian State TV Covering This Weird Pro-Putin T-Shirt Shop?
Just across town from a shady, possibly Russian-funded photo exhibit in Chelsea sits "Peacemaker Putin," a shady, possibly Russian-funded t-shirt shop in Gramercy, hawking shirts with slogans like "From Russia with Love" and "Make Peace Not War." Julius Kacinskis, the American-born owner, insists he's just mad about…
Look at This Ridiculous, Dragon-Slaying Vladimir Putin Birthday Fan Art
To his supporters, Vladimir Putin is Hercules, he is Atlas, riding shirtless on his noble steed or soaring over the Arctic with a flock of Siberian cranes. Fitting, then, that at a birthday art show for the Russian president in Moscow this week, the paintings looked like this:
U.S.: Russia Has Violated Nuclear Missile Treaty
The U.S has formally accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or INF, by testing a ground-launched cruise missile, the New York Times reports. President Obama informed Vladimir Putin of Russia's violation of the treaty by letter Monday; the violation will also be documented in a State…
Ukrainian President Calls Off Ceasefire, Prepares Attack
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has called an end to Ukraine's ceasefire agreement with pro-Russian separatists, announcing, "we will attack, and we will free our country." The initial ceasefire agreement between the groups ended Monday after 10 days of accusations and attacks from both sides. According to USA…
Russia's New “Blogger Law” Forces Writers to Register With Government
First curse words, now bloggers: On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law—referred to as the "blogger's law"—that will require online writers with more than 3,000 daily readers to register with the Roskomnadzor, Russia's media oversight agency.
Vladimir Putin Bans Russia's Four Most Important Curse Words
George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words have nothing on Russia's mat, a profane vocabulary that's common throughout the country, and especially prevalent in male-dominated spaces like prisons and the army. Mat has a long history in poetry, parody, and political speech, and, on Monday, Vladimir Putin signed legislation to…
Watch Edward Snowden Ask Vladimir Putin a Question on Live TV
During a live broadcast on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin finally admitted what the world already knew or suspected: that Russian troops entered Crimea before a crucial March referendum. But the true surprise occurred later in the program, when Edward Snowden called in to ask Putin if Russia's surveillance…
Attention, ladies: Ten months after it was first announced on live television, Vladimir Putin's divorce from his wife Lyudmila is officially final.
