The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.

Longtime Russian leader faces no meaningful opposition after death in Arctic penal colony of Alexei Navalny

The US Senate majority leader says Netanyahu is an ‘obstacle to peace’. Plus, father of mass shooter found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.

Russians participate in a predetermined election where Putin is expected to secure his fifth term amidst skepticism and lack of genuine opposition.

Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.

Day of mourning declared following devastating attack on Ukrainian port city; Bridget A Brink says ‘cruel attack’ shows Russia ‘will not stop’

Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.

Russian presidential elections: Putin's power, challenges to rule, and future of democracy in Russia.