Vladimir Putin

Donetsk People's Republic separatists defy Russian president's softer stance on Ukraine

Russian markets are set for their best week since March after President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine's presidential election.

Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Annual fundraiser is chance for president to show lighter side.

EU Energy Commissioner said the bloc should demand a single price from Russian gas giant Gazprom.

Russian president preparing for a trying month as Ukraine elections loom at end of May

Ukraine's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2014 as political turmoil engulfed the country.

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

Kiev to seek compensation in European Court of Human Rights over losses incurred over Crimea

White House and EU announce fresh Russia sanctions targets over failure to implement Geneva agreement.

Gold prices steadied on Monday as markets braced for Western sanctions on Russia.

The United States and the European Union could impose sanctions as early as Monday.

President Vladimir Putin thinks so, but how would it fare outside the global system?

Obama's even made Putin look humane - even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

Kiev says Russia is preparing military occupation of Ukraine and is ready to spark a third world war.

Anti-profanity bill yet to be approved by upper house and President Vladimir Putin.

US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.

Senior Tatar forbidden access as Putin signs decree 'rehabilitating' Muslim minority after Stalin exile

Pavel Durov hints at crackdown on dissent following abrupt dismissal from Russia's largest social network

Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown

People's Mayor of Gorlovka in the Donetsk region and two of his aides disappear as pro-Russian protesters defy Geneva agreement.

EU Commission chief writes President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine gas summit.

Russian president brushes off European talk about diversifying its energy supplies

German company RWE delivered natural gas to Kiev on Tuesday as European leader consider deeper sanctions against Moscow

BP chief executive Bob Dudley says BP investments not under threat from Western sanctions.

Europe is better prepared to deal with a disruption to Russian gas supplies than it was last time

Acting president Oleksandr Turchynov accuses Russia of repeating strategy adopted in Crimea

Ukraine crisis hits British blue chip stocks as pro-Russian militants hold their ground.

Rising geopolitical tensions over Ukraine sent Brent crude futures above $108 a barrel

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European leaders that Ukraine's gas dispute could halt supplies to Europe