Russian President Vladimir Putin

National / Politics Jul 14, 2019

Despite agreement, Russia rejects starting talks on territorial dispute due to Putin's flagging support rate

In a move that could further delay the signing of a peace treaty between the two countries, Russia has rejected starting talks with Japan on the return of two disputed islands despite an agreement made last year, diplomatic sources said Sunday. Russia is concerned that ...

Commentary / World Mar 21, 2018

Putin won the election, a victory he may later regret

by Michael Dempsey

If one scratches beneath the surface, it's clear that Putin faces a growing number of complex challenges that are likely to deepen in the coming months and gradually erode his political momentum.