Other Sources, Russia and former Soviet Union

Russia proposes restoring diplomatic relations with Georgia MOSCOW - Russia came up with a proposal on Friday for restoring diplomatic relations with Georgia, which were severed by Georgia in 2008 because of that year's war between the two countries.
Mar 2 at 21:15 | Interfax-Ukraine
Putin sure of his victory in presidential vote MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has voiced full confidence that he will win Sunday's presidential election in Russia, bluntly dismissing opposition demands and maintaining his strong criticism of the United States.
Mar 2 at 20:55 | Associated Press
Russian bank closes Iranian embassy's accounts MOSCOW — A Russian bank has closed the accounts of employees at the Iranian Embassy in Moscow, prompting an angry reaction from them.
Mar 2 at 18:08 | Associated Press
Russia train journey shows discontent with Putin ABOARD RUSSIAN RAILWAYS TRAIN 109 — From the comfy cabins of first class to the crowded and smelly third-class bunks, passengers traveling to Moscow from a remote Arctic boomtown show why Vladimir Putin's almost certain return to the presidency Sunday feels less than triumphant.
Mar 2 at 17:38 | Associated Press
Miracle or not, Putin on course to win in Russia TIKHVIN, Russia - Vladimir Putin followed in the footsteps of Russia's tsars when he interrupted his presidential election campaign to seek the blessing of the Virgin of Tikhvin, a Byzantine icon which believers say works miracles.
Mar 2 at 15:41 | Reuters
Russian single-industry town pledges loyalty to Putin TOGLIATTI, Russia, March 2 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin peers sanguinely down from a large billboard beside the road leading into Russia's biggest car plant, in the city of Togliatti, on the Volga.
Mar 2 at 14:49 | Reuters
Putin defends Russian stance on Syria (updated) MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of fueling the Syrian conflict by backing government opposition, but his foreign ministry said it will not protect Syria from military intervention.
Mar 2 at 14:17 | Associated Press
Putin sure of his victory in presidential vote (updated) MOSCOW (AP) -Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has voiced confidence that he will win Sunday's presidential election in Russia, while bluntly dismissing opposition demands and maintaining his strong criticism of the United States.
Mar 2 at 13:36 | Associated Press
Putin says no crackdown on protesters after vote MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - Russia's Vladimir Putin promised he would not crack down on Russia's burgeoning opposition movement following his likely election as president on Sunday, but rejected protesters' calls for early parliamentary polls.
Mar 2 at 13:00 | Reuters
Poland calls on Belarus to release prisoners WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish parliament has passed a resolution calling for the release of prisoners of conscience in Belarus, the latest attempt by Warsaw to push for democratic change in the neighboring autocratic state.
Mar 2 at 12:36 | Associated Press
Communist Kremlin hopeful looks to a new generation NOVOMOSKOVSK, Russia, March 2 (Reuters) - A flashy campaign advertisement sets the scene after Russia's presidential election: Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov steps out of a black Mercedes in front of the Kremlin, the seat of power since Soviet times.
Mar 2 at 11:38 | Reuters
Putin: UK could join Nord Stream Russia and the United Kingdom are in talks over the UK's participation in Nord Stream, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
Mar 2 at 11:06 | Interfax-Ukraine
US-Russia ties strained during Putin political campaign WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Verbal sparring between the United States and Russia has taken on an ugly tone lately, and Vladimir Putin's determination to reclaim the Kremlin in a presidential election on Sunday does not augur well for a fresh start with Washington.
Mar 2 at 10:02 | Reuters
Russia, China join UN council in Syria rebuke UNITED NATIONS - Russia and China joined other U.N. Security Council members on Thursday in expressing disappointment at Damascus' failure to allow U.N. humanitarian aid chief Valerie Amos to visit Syria and urged that she be allowed in immediately, France said.
Mar 1 at 20:27 | Reuters
Gazprom agrees to change terms for gas supplies to Italy MOSCOW - Gazprom has agreed to "adjust" the terms for gas supplies to Italy, the Russian gas company said following a meeting between its CEO Alexei Miller and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni in Moscow on Thursday.
Mar 1 at 20:14 | Interfax-Ukraine