Images: Putin in tears after winning 'open and honest battle'
Fp Staff • 13 years agoRussian voters overwhelmingly granted Vladimir Putin a six-year term as president on Sunday. Images of victory celebrations.
Putin wins presidential election amid allegations of rigging
Fp Archives • 13 years agoRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Sunday secured a record third term in the Kremlin after recording a landslide victory over his four rivals at presidential polls amid allegations of rigging and fraud.
Russia's Putin seeks convincing return to Kremlin
Fp Archives • 13 years agoVladimir Putin sought a convincing victory in Russia's presidential election on Sunday to strengthen his hand in dealing with the biggest opposition protests since he rose to power 12 years ago.
Miracle or not, Putin on course to win in Russia
Fp Archives • 13 years agoPutin's victory was never in doubt against four rivals who offer little competition. But he now looks on course to win more than 50 percent of the votes on Sunday.
US to speak out if rights are violated in Russia: White House
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe United States has said that inspite of many common interests with Moscow which Obama Administration has sought to nurture, the US will speak when rights are violated in Russia.