Vladimir Putin

Differences over pricing between Russia, the world's largest energy producer, and China, the largest energy consumer, persist.

EU officials are likely to put more pressure on Putin for tougher actions against Syria.

Vladimir Putin gears up to become Russian rresident for a third term amid strong protest.

The protesters marked "Kremlin Rats," "I steal for Putin" and "Thief number 3" on their upper torso.

Polling is under way in 90,000 polling stations across Russia.

All forms of political campaigns have been banned in Russia on Saturday ahead of the presidential election on 4 March.

Putin loyalist shunted sideways as way to ease row over Russian elections.