Vladamir Putin takes 10% salary cut in crisis-hit Russia

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 17:44

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday he was cutting his salary by 10 percent as well as the earnings of several top government officials, as the country`s economy reels from the collapse of the ruble.

Russia at risk of "deep recession", says Medvedev

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 09:13

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has warned that the country stares at a "deep recession" and accused some countries of deliberately hindering Russia`s economic progress, alluding to the West.

Medvedev denies tension with Putin

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:52

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has denied reported tensions between him and President Vladimir Putin over the designation of tax crime investigative power, and said he will lead the government as long as he can.

China poses no danger to Russia, says Medvedev

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:50

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said here that China poses no danger to Russia, and bilateral cooperation between the two countries will bring mutual benefit.

Under new President, China pitches for friendly neighbourhood policy

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 15:47

President Xi Jinping has directed Foreign Ministry to evolve new friendly political, economic and security cooperation policies to tie the neighbouring nations with China.

Chinese president meets Russian PM on ties

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 20:49

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev here Tuesday.

Russia wants to consolidate strategic ties with India: Medvedev

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 11:36

Observing that Russia has very "purposeful" relationship with India, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Friday said it would like to consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership and help India in expanding its peaceful nuclear energy programme.

Vladimir Putin says he may seek fourth presidential term

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 09:54

President Vladimir Putin said that he may run for a fourth presidential term in 2018, confirming the expectations of most Russians.

Russia briefly detains `Putin underwear` museum chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 17:34

The director of a small Russian museum was briefly detained on Tuesday after it exhibited a painting of President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev wearing women`s underwear, a colleague said.