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Behind the Facade, Putin's Power Is Weaker Than You Might Think
In spite of the idea that every whim of Putin's is put into effect at lightning speed, there is much more inefficiency and resistance than at first meets the eye.
Russian Speaker To Parliament: No Selfies While Voting
After the Communist Party blamed a botched Wednesday vote on a "water bottle" mix-up, the Russian State Duma chairman ridiculed fellow lawmakers for taking "selfies" while voting.
Russians Should Pursue Foreigners, Fall In Love: MP
The head of parliament's families committee told Russian women to keep away from foreign men, while the head of the sports committee wants a baby boom.
Russian Media Boycotts Parliament in Harassment Case
At least three journalists have accused lawmaker Leonid Slutsky of harassing them, but the parliament threw out the case in one sitting.
Women Lose Harassment Case Against Powerful Russian MP
Russia's most high profile set of harassment allegations since #MeToo have been waved away by parliament.
North Korea Sanctions Won't Beat Regime: Russian MPs
Parliamentarians from Russia said North Korea was ready to talk to the U.S.
Will Moscow Ban U.S. Media? Parliament Backs New Law
As Washington urges Russia's state-funded network to register as a "foreign agent," Moscow is considering restrictions on all international press.
Russian Warns of Military Response to NATO Plan
A recently leaked NATO report said the alliance's existing command structure would "quickly fail" if met with an all-out attack by Russia.
Russia Bans VPNs in Internet Crackdown
Over the weekend, the Russian president signed two laws on anonymous internet use.
Russian State Leader Calls Western Sanctions Racist
Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said Western leaders' unrelenting support for sanctions may indicate they "genetically dislike" Slavs.
U.S. Media Operating in Russia Will be Investigated
The probe is seen as retaliation for a bill that would empower the DOJ to look into the operations of Russia-funded RT.
Russia's Zhirinovsky Vows to Shoot Opponents
The Russian president's ever-present, far-right foil had a loud outburst in parliament.
Hooliganism Can Be Sport, Says Russian Politician
Russia and England were threatened by UEFA with expulsion from Euro 2016.
Putin Decriminalizes First-Time Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse that doesn't cause injury will be punished under civil rather than criminal law.
Russia is 'Guarantor' of Family Values: Duma Speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin spoke after the head of the church addressed parliament.
Russia's Lavrov Compares 'Master Deal' Trump to Putin
Russia's foreign minister said Putin always negotiates for Russia's benefit.
Khodorkovsky Offers Tuition For Russian Politicians
The opposition activist eyes support for aspiring local councillors
Putin Moves Longtime Ally From Duma to Intelligence
Another senior staff change at the Kremlin makes room for a younger successor.
Who Are Putin's New Members of Parliament?
United Russia had a record number of seats to fill and that includes new candidates.
Putin's Illegal Election in Crimea Will Not Stand
Russia's war against Ukraine is real, with daily attacks and casualties. More than 10,000 have already died.
Russian Monitors Report 3,600 Violations at Elections
Videos showing ballot box stuffing spread online, as the Kremlin hailed a triumph.
As Russia Goes to the Polls, Who Will Count Their Votes
Liberal politician Ella Pamfilova heads the country's Electoral Commission for her first election.
Putin's Last Critic Confident Before Election
Russia's lone independent MP thinks a liberal party could finally enter parliament.
Putin's United Russia Has Another Election in the Bag
The ruling party keeps ruling as an election without genuine choice approaches.
Putin to Get Litmus Test with Parliamentary Elections
Will September vote ensure another decade of power for Putin?
Russian Elections Are Illegitimate, Says Ukraine
Petro Poroshenko urged the G7 and EU to view the vote as illegitimate due to Crimea annexation.
Russia's Top Pollster Fears Closure Ahead of Elections
The Levada Center recently reported Russia's ruling party's decline in the polls.
Putin's United Russia Drops In Polls Ahead of Elections
A Levada Center poll sees the party reach new lows for 2016, but no main beneficiary is in sight.
Putin's Party Accused of Privacy Breach in Campaign
Tens of thousands of Muscovites have been receiving calls about the September elections.
Russian Parliament Mulls Ban on Sexualized Ads
Parliament is set to vote on proposed ban on ads that "exploit sex."