Russia's Putin calls for regional currency union

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:08

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leader of Belarus and Kazakhstan on Friday their three countries should consider forming a common currency union.

Russian economy to rebound in two years at latest: Putin

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 16:20

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sought to allay fears over the worst financial crisis of his 15-year-rule, saying the Russian economy would rebound in two years at most.

Tata Power, RDIF to explore investment opportunities in Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 20:17

"RDIF and Tata Power will co-operate on identifying and targeting investment opportunities in the energy sector across Russia in order to develop mutually beneficial transactions," Tata Power said in a statement. The pact has been inked during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Thousands march in Russia to demand prisoners` release

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:22

Thousands of demonstrators marched through Moscow on Sunday to demand Russia free eight prisoners jailed after a 2012 protest against President Vladimir Putin.

Putin demands regular reports on Sochi Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:41

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the organisers of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics for fortnightly reports on the preparations for the Games.

Putin condoles death of sailors in INS Sindhurakshk

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 22:09

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condoled the death of Indian Navymen in the explosion in and sinking of submarine INS Sindhurakshak.

Russia deserved to win Universiade: Putin

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 14:07

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed speculations that their overwhelming victory at the just-concluded Universiade was won by professional athletes.

TV show cancelled for showing Putin divorce material

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:02

A Russian TV presenter has claimed that his show was pulled off air because of its take on the recent news that President Vladimir Putin is getting divorced.

Russia condemns all ‘terrorists’ regardless of nationality following Boston blast

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 11:40

After US police shot dead a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, who once lived in Russia, Moscow has issued a statement, saying it condemns all ‘terrorists’ regardless of their nationality.

Putin backs ban on US adoptions of Russian children

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 18:18

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed pending parliamentary legislation that would make it illegal for Americans to adopt Russian children in reprisal for a new Washington human rights law.

Putin vows to punish journalist`s killers

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 08:54

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that those responsible for the murder of a TV journalist in Kabardino-Balkaria region will be punished.

Putin condoles Bangladesh factory tragedy

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 20:26

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to his Bangladeshi counterpart Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over a fire at a clothes factory that claimed the lives of over 100 people.