Navalny Media Coverage Reveals Western Anti-Putin Bias
Many outlets make Putin seem worse than he is while glossing over the intolerant tendencies of his opponent.
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Putin Promises Infrastructure Spending, Investors Skeptical
Russian economic policy seems increasingly statist under Vladimir Putin’s third term.
Russia’s Putin Sidelining Liberals in Conservatives’ Favor
The dismissal of the Kremlin’s former chief ideologist seems to confirm a power shift.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
Putin Intervenes in European-Gazprom Brawl
The Kremlin seeks to shield the energy conglomerate from an antitrust investigation.
Putin Urges More Liberal Trade, Russians Skeptical
Russians are skeptical of their president’s plans to open borders for international trade.
Putin Suggests West Using Al Qaeda to Bring Down Assad
Russian leader denounces the “short-sighted” Syria policy of Arab and Western nations.
To Putin’s Dismay, Russian Nationalism on the Rise
The Russian leaders worries more about his nationalist than liberal opposition.
Russia Has More at Stake in Syria Than Naval Base
Neither the Tartus port nor billions worth of arms sales to Syria shape Russian policy.
The Sino-Russian Alliance That Isn’t
Too much is made of Vladimir Putin’s trip to China. This isn’t the beginning of an alliance.
Putin’s Port Project to Divert Russia Urals Oil to Baltic
Shifting oil transports away from Belarus and Ukraine will afford Russia greater control over costs and delivery.
Our Man in the Kremlin Wins Another Election
Considering the alternatives, the West should welcome Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency.
Putin Rallies Against Soft Power, Humanitarian Interventions
The Russian leader claims the West uses nongovernmental organizations to undermine unfriendly regimes.
Putin Spells Out National Security Strategy
In anticipation of his reelection, Vladimir Putin unveils plans for military modernization.
Putin Warns Russians: Après Moi, Le Déluge
The Russian leader says without him, ethnic tensions could tear the country apart.