Vladimir Putin

Putin Visits Latin America, World Cup: Russian President Makes Deals with Cuba, Argentina, Brazil

Russia's president now heads to Argentina and Brazil on Latin America tour. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited on old Soviet ally when he met with Cuban leaders in Havana, according to The Associated Press report.

Vladimir Putin to Start Latin America Tour in Cuba: Russia President Will Stop in Argentina, Get World Cup Keys in Brazil

Next week Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Latin America, during which he will visit Cuba, Argentina and Brazil.

Ukraine and Russia News: Vladimir Putin Sends Barack Obama a Happy Fourth Letter, Asks for Better Relations

On the anniversary of the United States' independence, Russia President Vladimir Putin sent President Barack Obama a telegram giving the president his best wishes on the historical day and his wishes for the two countries to reconcile.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

Vladimir Putin Wife and Divorce News: Russian President and Lyudmila Putina Officially Split

It’s official. Russian president Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila Putina have finalized their divorce.News of the confirmed divorce was announced on Wednesday via Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Putin Divorce: Kremlin Confirms President's Divorce; Russian Media Doesn't Report It

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila Putina, have finalized their divorce after three decades of marriage, according to the leader's official biography on the Kremlin website.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Revolution: With Elections Looming, Ukrainians Focus On Candidates; Will Russia Invade To Prevent Elections?

Ukraine prepares for elections in May and Russia looks on. Having lost the Crimea to Russia, Ukraine now looks forward to consolidate a nation splintered after overthrowing its government and surviving, partially, an invasion.

Crimea, Ukraine and Russia News, Relations & Conflict: UN Condemns Crimea Annexation, Should President Barack Obama Step In?

What is a new world order? Does this have anything to do with the Cold War? What should Pres. Obama and the EU do?

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Relations With Russia Update: Ukraine Base Falls, Industrial Region Considers Seceding

Ukraine and Russia strengthen their sides and continue to watch each others' moves. Violence and unrest continues to plague the Crimea. The last week has seen fast developments in the Black Sea peninsula, increasing tensions between Russia and the Ukraine.

Ukraine Riots and Protests News Update: Putin Says Russia Is "In Full Compliance with International Law" as Tensions Rise

With pro-Russian forces occupying the Crimean peninsula and the Russian navy blockading Ukrainian ships in the area, the Ukrainian crisis continues to escalate despite diplomatic conversations between the West and Russia. As diplomacy continues to drag, both sides have made moves that show their strength, but it may not work in the long run.

Russia and Ukraine News & Protests: Ukrainian Prime Minister and Barack Obama Against Vladimir Putin Invasion

Russian Parliament approves troop deployments to the Ukraine while the Crimea succumbs to Russian invasion.

Sochi 2014 Olympics Closing Ceremony: Russia Hosts Most Expensive Olympics Ever

Russia closed its 2-week hosting of the winter games at Sochi with a bill amounting to $51 billion making it the most expensive Olympic hosting in history.

Sochi Winter Olympics News, Results & Update: Athletes Caught Cheating in Sochi; What Happens Next?

It took until the final days of the Sochi games, but sure enough cheaters have been found. It took until the final days of the Sochi Winter Olympic games, but, sure enough, cheaters have been found.

U.S. Sochi Winter Olympic Medal Count Recap: Maddie Bowman Skis For Gold

Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Who knew that the 15th day of competition would be so full of grace, heartbreak, breakthroughs and more.

Sochi Winter Olympics Results and Update: Skier Ted Ligety Wins Gold in Men's Giant Slalom

World Champion Ted Ligety was down to his second-to-last event in Sochi, the giant slalom. World Champion skier Ted Ligety was down to his second-to-last event in Sochi, the giant slalom.

Punk Band Pussy Riot Arrested in Sochi While Planning Protest

Members of the punk protest band Pussy Riot were released this morning after being detained in Sochi, host city for the Winter Olympics.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Russia Tallies First Gold In Figure Skating

Russia tallied its first gold medal of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, marking a special moment for the host nation that has been the talk of the world in recent months.

Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Sochi Mayor Says Gays Do Not Live In His City

The unsafe cultural climate for LGBT people in Russia has already turned away many of the world's sports fans and now it only looks like it will be getting worse.

Top 10 Olympic Moments In History: From Miracle On Ice To Michael Phelps

The 1988 Calgary Olympics were among the most memorable Winter Olympics of All Time. 10. Battle of the Brians The 1988 Calgary Olympics were among the most memorable Winter Olympics of All Time.

Sochi Olympics Terror Attack Threats: Officials in Hungary, Switzerland Receive Threats; Will Putin's Legacy Hang in the Balance?

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games take place February 7 to 23. The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games take place Feb. 7 to 23. That's only a couple of weeks away, but security remains a concern for host country Russia.

Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014: New Terrorist Threat Emerges; Is It Safe To Attend? [POLL]

New terror threats are emerging in Russia just weeks before the official beginning of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
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