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Yesterday’s government shake-up in Moscow and the institutional changes Vladimir Putin proposed with it are plainly a response to what Russian observers call “Problem-24.” As in 2024—when Putin’s current, fourth presidential term expires. In 2024, Putin will …

MOSCOW -- Russias president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday launched a major political shake-up, replacing his prime minister Dmitry Medvedev and proposing a series of changes to Russias constitution in what experts said were attempts to create options for reta…

Even in 2018, when Vladimir Putin still had a full six years to serve as President of Russia, the political class around the Kremlin began to whisper about what comes next. Some pundits referred to the problem as Operation 2024, the year when Putin would hav…

In a surprise move, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned along with the country's entire Cabinet, Russian state news agency Tass reported Wednesday.  Medvedev made the announcement after Russia's President Vladimir Putin unveiled a series of const…

MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signalling Putins intention to carve out a new position for himself after his current term ends. Prime Ministe…

Russian President Putin (L) listens to Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev during their meeting in the Kremlin. MOSCOW: Russia's government resigned in a shock announcement on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed a series of constitutional reforms. In a televised meeting with the Russian president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the…

MOSCOW (AP) President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024. Hours after he made the proposals, Prime Minister …

The report found Russian military hackers used a phishing scheme. January 14, 2020, 3:44 AM7 min read Russian government hackers successfully penetrated the internal systems of Burisma, the Ukrainian-based oil and gas firm that once employed former Vice President Joe Biden's son, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity company has found. Area…

(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — A key witness in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation will serve at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of child sex trafficking and possessing child pornography. Lebanese-American businessman George Nader, 60, entered a plea deal Monday in federal court in Alexandria. Nader admitted…

Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci answers questions from the press regarding the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 at the Pentagon on Aug. 19, 1988. Photo by Josn Oscar Sosa/U.S. Federal Government Fury and frustration still mount over the downing of Malaysi…