Vladimir Putin

Separatist government has failed to set up an effective welfare system to replace the Ukrainian one

In a poll 34% of Republicans claimed that the US president poses greater threat to the country than Vladimir Putin or Syria's President Assad.

Tank pictured in footage ahead of official unveiling at May 9 Victory Day parade.

Igor Strelkov warns Putin could be toppled if he does not fully support pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Based on a Cold-War era scheme, the fund could help curb Russian influence in eastern Europe.

With security forces of Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov rumoured to be behind slaying, does FSB believe he has overstepped mark?

German chancellor hints that sanctions could be extended until end of 2015.

People of Ukraine hope today's images of Vladimir Putin are old or doctored - we can't bear the thought that he is back.

When Vladimir Putin went missing, former FSB director was accused of having mounted coup.

"It would be boring without rumours," Vladimir Putin quips at meeting with Kyrgyz president.

Crimea will never again be part of Ukraine again, claims its prime minister Sergei Aksyonov.

Documentary on Putin reveals the lengths he was willing to go to to protect Russian-speaking citizens in Kiev.

As rumours circulate over Russian president's public absence, he defends hardline Crimea policies.

Akhmed Zakayev tells IBTimes UK his opinion on the killing and the role played by Kadyrov

Officials, religion, governments and warmongers would all be in the firing line.

Russia believes the worst of economic turmoil, Western sanctions and oil price could soon be over.

Chancellor reportedly said attending parade marking 70th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 'unthinkable'.

Years of 'reform' and 'privatisation' saw many a protesting group of workers demand imprisonment for men such as Nemtsov.

Pyongyang intends to boost political and economic ties with Moscow in 2015.

IBTimes UK looks at some of the theories behind the murder of one of Russia's most prominent opposition politicians.

Islamist motive behind murder of Kremlin critic was criticised by friends and colleagues

The senior Tory said people should not make 'excuses' for terrorists by blaming Mi5 and Mi6.

Putin said that he ordered plans to be formed for annexation of Crimea in February weeks before March referendum.

EU president says military might would sending a message about 'defending values'.

Four other men arrested all deny involvement in the murder of the prominent Putin critic.

Two more men have been arrested over the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down in Moscow on 27 February

Navalny vowed Russian opposition would not be cowed in wake of Nemtsov slaying.

Vladimir Putin has created a Russian monster, and he can no longer control it.

Putin's regime has been pilloried the world over, and he must hold an immediate inquiry to repair the damage.

Torchlight far-right parades show that, for once, the EU has something to learn from Putin and Russia