Vladimir Putin

Violent Protests Hit Moscow Ahead Of Putin Inauguration

The Huffington Post UK | Charlie Lindlar | Posted 07.05.2012 | UK

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Protesters clashed with police in Moscow, resulting in 400 arrests, over of the inauguration of Vladimir Putin as president. A peaceful protest by ...

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Ken Livingstone, Hillary Clinton And Vladimir Putin: When Politicians Cry (VIDEO)

Posted 11.04.2012 | UK Politics

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Ken Livingstone has attracted much mockery - and support - after he appeared to tear up during the launch of his campaign to become London Mayor. T...

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There Is Hope For Russia's Stance On Syria

Tomas Hirst | Posted 10.04.2012 | UK Politics

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The United Nations Security Council is now crucial for Russia to achieve its foreign policy aims, and this should provide grounds for optimism over Syria.

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Russian Forces Help London Police Search For Banker's 'Assassin'

PA | Posted 29.03.2012 | UK

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Russian police are working with Scotland Yard on a major criminal inquiry for the first time since the diplomatic fallout over the death of dissident ...

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Russia's Opposition Must Make a Decision on Their Future

Tomas Hirst | Posted 20.05.2012 | UK Politics

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Now the euphoria of the protest movement in Russia is abating, the opposition must choose between pragmatic unity or a foothold approach.

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WATCH: Could You Endure An Olympic Bobsleigh Run Without Screaming?

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 15.03.2012 | UK Comedy

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The Olympic bobsleigh run in La Plagne, France, is 1,507.5m long, contains 19 turns and boasts a total drop of 124.5m. In other words, it's truly very...

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The Funniest Jokes Of The Week (As Told On Twitter)

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | Posted 09.03.2012 | UK Comedy

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Well, as some very funny people once said, that was the week that was. The week of the new iPad Twelfty. The week of Vladimir Putin's shock victory...

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PICTURES: President-Elect Putin Picks Up His Rifle

Huffington Post UK | Posted 09.03.2012 | UK

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Russian prime minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin has picked up a rifle to prove his shooting prowess on a tour of a sports complex. Putin ...

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First English Translation of Putin's Victory Speech

Max Atkinson | Posted 06.05.2012 | UK Politics

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At the end of my previous blog post, I complained that the Western media - including newspapers like The Times, which used to boast that it was a 'new...

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Putin's Victory is Not Without Casualties

Tomas Hirst | Posted 05.05.2012 | UK Politics

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Following his victory in yesterday's presidential election Vladimir Putin gave a tearful, patriotic speech to supporters in central Moscow befitting the characterisation of his election campaign as a battle.

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Iranian President Congratulates Putin On Disputed Election Victory

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 05.05.2012 | UK

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in Russia's presidential elections. In a letter to ...

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Cameron Calls Putin Following Controversial Election Win

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.05.2012 | UK

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David Cameron and Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin spoke tonight about developing a "stronger relationship" despite "differences and areas of co...

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Russia Protests: Dozens Of Arrests As Opposition Dispute Putin's Presidential Victory

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 05.03.2012 | UK

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Police have made dozens of arrests in Moscow as crowds gathered to protest Vladimir Putin's landslide victory in the country's presidential elections....

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Syria: Atrocities Reported In Ruins Of Baba Amr As Red Cross Wait For Access

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 05.05.2012 | UK

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Aid agencies are still unable to distribute vital medical supplies in the Baba Amr area of Homs, Syria, amid accusations of executions and torture tak...

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Russian Election 'Clearly Skewed Toward Putin'

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 05.03.2012 | UK

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The Russian election was "clearly skewed" in favour of Vladimir Putin, according to the independent Organisation for Security and Co-operation. Ton...

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Putin Wins Third Term Amid Allegations Of Voter Fraud

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 04.05.2012 | UK

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Vladimir Putin has won a third term as president, officials declared, after an election marred by allegations of widespread voter fraud. Opposition...

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Britain Keen To See Independent Reports

PA | Posted 05.03.2012 | UK

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Britain is awaiting the reports of independent election observers "with interest" after Vladamir Putin's claimed victory at the Russian polls. The ...

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'Glory To Russia!' Tearful Vladimir Putin Declares Victory In Presidential Elections

Huffington Post UK / PA | Posted 04.05.2012 | UK

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Prime minister Vladimir Putin has declared victory in Russia's presidential election as exit polls and preliminary results gave him around 60% of the ...

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David Miliband's Blast At Vladimir Putin Ahead Of Russian Elections

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 03.05.2012 | UK Politics

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Vladimir Putin is a "ruthless" dictator whose days are numbered, David Miliband said today as Russians go to the polls. The former foreign secretar...

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Syria: Fallen City Waits For Aid As Cameron Predicts 'Day Of Reckoning'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 01.05.2012 | UK

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The grim discovery of a man who had been shot in the head with his hands tied behind his back near the Syrian capital Damascus led to a funeral protes...

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Assad Set To Allow Red Cross Into Homs

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.05.2012 | UK

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The Red Cross is to be allowed access to the Baba Amr region of Homs, after President Assad's regime indicated they would let foreign aid into the cou...

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WATCH: Vladimir Putin's Latest Ad Uses Weird Virginity Gag

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 28.02.2012 | UK Comedy

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So imagine you're Vladimir Putin. Now once you're done admiring your manly chest and hung up your imaginary judo uniform, ask yourself this question: ...

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Vladimir Putin: A Man Who Believes He Is President in Waiting

Mark Seddon | Posted 23.04.2012 | UK Politics

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The trouble is that Putin's attachment to democracy is largely based on him winning elections, never losing them.

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Pictures Of The Day: Buttons, Boils And Rose Petals

Huffington Post | Posted 13.02.2012 | UK

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Though Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching, London Dungeon's new attraction may put you off the idea of kissing for a while. For only 50p Pretty Po...

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10 O'Clock Live: Satire is Still in Short Supply

Richard Berry | Posted 11.04.2012 | UK Entertainment

If 10 O'Clock Live leads to Mitchell getting his own chat show it will have achieved something worthwhile. Until that happens, the powers-that-be have little to worry about if this represents the best satire we can produce.

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