Latest "President Vladimir Putin" stories

Putin to mull options if West refuses guarantees on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine.

15 months ago

Putin vows a ‘quick and tough’ Russian response for its foes

The warning during Putin's annual state-of-the-nation address came amid a massive Russian military buildup near Ukraine.

23 months ago

New Russian policy allows use of atomic weapons against non-nuclear strike

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday endorsed Russia’s nuclear deterrent policy, which allows him to use atomic weapons in response to a conventional strike targeting the nation’s critical government and military infrastructure.

3 years ago

Explainer: Russia’s cabinet quit and it’s all part of Putin’s plan

A Kremlin watcher dishes on what happened and what it means to the US.

By Regina Smyth, Indiana University

3 years ago

Russia: New weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound

Moscow describes the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite.

3 years ago

Russia returns seized gunboats to Ukraine

The vessels were seized in the Kerch Strait nearly a year ago.

3 years ago