United Russia
Russian State TV Tries to Fix Putin's Image
A recent episode showed the Russian president meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and heroically bringing peace to Syria. In another scene, he can be seen mobbed by a crowd of women.
Stabbed Pig's Head Used to Threaten Russian Politician
"I have been involved in rather a lot of matters," Nadezhda Zagordan said. "And each matter has participants who are not interested in certain things becoming public or attracting the attention of the police. Absolutely any case could lead to actions like this."
Support for Putin's United Russia Party Plummets
Putin's fourth term as president began with a move to raise Russians' retirement age—and it is costing him and his party at the polls.
12-Foot Putin Statue Vanishes Before Unveiling
And that's not the only thing strange about the enormous "Service to the Fatherland" memorial.
Ban Transgender Visitors From Russia, Says Putin Ally
Vitaliy Milonov also wants to ban Russians from transitioning from one gender to another.
Moscow Home Demolition Plans Are Galvanizing Residents
Authorities are facing mass opposition to plans to forcibly remove residents from their homes in favor of new construction that many say will only benefit rich developers and their partners in government.
Russia Accuses U.S. of Influencing Local Elections
The United Russia party has accused U.S. media of calling into question the "democratic nature" of Russia's elections.
United Russia Strikes Deal With Italy's Anti-EU Party
Italy's Northern League become second EU party in three months to sign United Russia partnership.
Top Moscow Rabbi Weighs in on Anti-Semitism Row
The rabbi said he was disappointed that lawmakers had not distanced themselves from a controversial statement.
Russia MPs Hail Austria and Italy Votes as 'Blow to EU'
Leading members of both houses of parliament have predicted turbulence for the European Union.
Putin Congratulates Trump on Election Victory
Putin said he hoped to work together toward the end of the crisis in Russian-American relations
Putin's Party Is Riddled With Theft, Corruption, Murder
More than half of Russians consider United Russia a party of crooks and thieves.
Turkey's Erdogan Congratulates Putin After Election Win
The Turkish president phoned his Russian counterpart and the pair discussed bilateral ties.
Russia Cancels Election Results After Ballot Stuffing
Nine polling stations' results were nullified due to suspected fraud.
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.
Putin Vows to Develop Russia's 'Multi-party' System
The Russian leader said Moscow should listen to opponents but only "patriotic" ones.
Russian Monitors Report 3,600 Violations at Elections
Videos showing ballot box stuffing spread online, as the Kremlin hailed a triumph.
Chechnya's Kadyrov Storms To Victory Dressed as Warlord
The Chechen leader cast his ballot, then held a party, dressed as a medieval knight.
Ex-Kremlin Bodyguard Wins Vote to be Russian Governor
Putin's appointee in the Tula region won 84 percent of the vote amid record low turnout.
Putin's Parliamentary Win Comes With Record Low
'I Did Not Vote' was trending across Russia Sunday.
Russia Election: Pro- Putin Party On Course for Win
The United Russia party is set to win 343 of 450 seats in Russia's lower house of parliament.
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 Urges People to 'Vote For Russia' in Election
The president has played a part in boosting United Russia's approval amid poll drop.
Denmark Refuses to Recognize Crimea Russian Elections
Russian parliamentary elections in Crimea are "unacceptable" claims Danish minister.
Putin's United Russia Has Another Election in the Bag
The ruling party keeps ruling as an election without genuine choice approaches.
The Most Shocking Moments From Russia's Election
The campaign saw white doves fly for Trump and a nude photo hack.
Putin Backs United Russia Amid Fall in Polls
Russia's ruling party reconvened in a live televised meeting 12 days before election day.
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.