United Russia Party Commentary

Jockeying in the Kremlin

Both Medvedev and Putin are acting like men who want to lead Russia.

A Stable Kremlin

Reports of discord between Putin and Medvedev are vastly overblown.

Putin's New A-Team

What the current Russian ambassador’s return to Moscow really means.

NI Online's Continuing Russia Coverage

Six Russia-watchers weigh in on the Russian elections, the internal state of the country, and Vladimir Putin's nomination of a successor.

Putin's Heir?: NI Online's Continuing Russia Coverage

After Vladimir Putin’s announcement today that he would support Dimitri Medvedev to be the next Russian president, Nikolas K. Gvosdev gives some perspective.

Putin's Heir?

Thoughts on Vladimir Putin’s decision to back Dimitri Medvedev to be the next president of the Russian Federation.

The Russian Elections: NI Online's Continuing Coverage

In the aftermath of the resounding victory of Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, observers are struggling to get a handle on the situation.

Putin's Russia Is 'A Different Country Now'

Just what does Vladimir Putin plan to do with his party’s new mandate? Consolidating executive authority and one-party rule both seem to be in the cards.

A Rosy Picture for Moscow?

Nixon Center luncheon on Friday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin discussed his country’s prospects for continued economic success and political stability.

The Second Premiership of Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin recently announced that he would head the United Russia Party list in upcoming elections. What does his decision to stay in the government mean for Russia and the United States?

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May 26, 2012