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President-elect Joe Biden has promised to confront the Russian leader, who enjoyed somewhat warmer relations with Trump.
Vladimir Putin
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In call with al-Assad, Russian leader who sent troops to back Syrian forces suggests large areas now enjoy peace.
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President Vladimir Putin has remained silent on the issue since Democrat Joe Biden clinched the...
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A possible extension of OPEC+ supply cuts could avoid another collapse in oil prices.
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Latest uptick comes as Turkey’s involvement in the region stretches from Syria to the Caucasus and the Mediterranean.
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Putin says Russia would work with any US leader, but praises Trump for saying he seeks better ties with Moscow.
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Putin critic says Russian authorities poisoned him because they saw him as a threat ahead of parliamentary polls.
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Opinion polling on US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is now a key driver for the ruble.
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Opposition figure blames Russian president for alleged poisoning as Kremlin accuses Navalny of colluding with CIA.
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Early results show pro-Kremlin wins in governor elections; Navalny allies secure some city council seats in Siberia.
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President Bashar al-Assad says he wanted to boost business ties with Russia to help Damascus cope with new US sanctions.
Europe’s longest-serving ruler may be losing his 26-year grip on power.
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Russian leader says Lukashenko asked him to prepare a Russian law enforcement contingent to deploy to Belarus if needed.
The Russian government critic is in a coma after suspected poisoning.
