DARIA LITVINOVA and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated PressJan 23, 2020
The changes widely seen as an attempt by the Russian president to remain in charge after his current term ends in 2024. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJul 16, 2018
The Russian president tells Fox News that his summit with Donald Trump is the beginning of his country's path back from Western isolation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated PressMar 7, 2018
Speaking in a series of interviews with Russian state TV, he calls the president "balanced" and expresses frustration over strained relations between the two countries. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer talks with professor Sergei Plekhanov about Western misconceptions of today's Russia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJun 18, 2013
A new book, "Spies: The Rise and Fall of the KGB in America," reveals that the beloved American novelist was a spy in the service of the KGB -- but failed miserably at the job. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 20, 2010
There has been speculation since last month's tragic plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 96 others that foul play might have brought the Tupolev Tu-154 down on that foggy night of April 10 However, early findings of a joint Polish-Russian probe (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 23, 2007
After six months, a potential lead has emerged in the murder case of Russian expatriate Alexander Litvinenko (pictured), who died in England last November after allegedly being poisoned with radioactive polonium-210. However, the suspect, former KGB officer Andrei Lugovoi, denies that he had a hand in Litvinenko's death, according to the BBC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 24, 2006
Alexander V. Litvinenko is dead after suffering an extensive illness he believed was caused by poisoning. A former KGB agent, Litvinenko had become critical of the Russian government. He began feeling ill after meeting in London with two Russians and an Italian security specialist. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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