A Moscow court on Friday sentenced three female members of the Pussy Riot band to two years in prison for staging a 'punk prayer' protest against President Vladimir Putin in Russia's main church.

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Prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to lock up members of the Pussy Riot girl band for three years after they insulted President Vladimir Putin in a song, as pop star Madonna made a plea for clemenc

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed the bill ratifying Russia's entry to the World Trade Organization after 18 years of often acrimonious negotiations, the Kremlin press office said.

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The devastating floods that claimed at least 171 lives two months into President Vladimir Putin's third Kremlin term is expected to draw new attention to his handling of man-made and natural disasters.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow's strong opposition to the U.S. missile defence system on Tuesday, saying that President Barack Obama's re-election would not end the dispute and ins

Tens of thousands of protesters chanting 'Russia Will be Free' rallied in Moscow on Tuesday against President Vladimir Putin's third term despite a police crackdown on their leaders a day earlier.

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China's Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday closer ties with Russia were of 'crucial importance' for global peace, as the two nations seek to resist international action on Syria and Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stood firm on Friday against growing pressure over Moscow's position on Syria, opposing military intervention and raising doubts about the effectiveness of sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his US counterpart Barack Obama over phone that he would not be able to attend the G8 summit at Camp David, a White House statement said.

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Russia's lower house of parliament confirmed former president Dmitry Medvedev as prime minister on Tuesday, completing a job swap with Vladimir Putin that has sparked protests against the two leaders'