Russia Politics Archives - Page 2 Of 3 - Top Trending News Across The Web Now

‘State of shock’: Former Putin aide on Russian political system

September 17, 2022 76 comments

Abbas Gallyamov, who was a speechwriter for Russian president Vladimir Putin, predicts Russia's elites will begin looking to replace Putin within the next several months. […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

Officials from 18 Russian districts call for Putin to resign

September 17, 2022 52 comments

Deputies from 18 municipal districts in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kolpino have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s resignation, according to a petition with a […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

‘A fragile monster’: Author describes Putin’s character

August 10, 2022 44 comments

Journalist and author of "Killer in the Kremlin" John Sweeney argues that while Russian president Vladimir Putin is "pathologically enthralled to violence," his strategy in […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

CIA director weighs in on rumors about Putin’s health

July 22, 2022 40 comments

CIA Director William Burns discussed rumors that have been circulating about the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Aspen Security Conference. #CNN #News

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

‘I’m smiling’: Ret. Lt. Gen. Hertling reacts to Putin news

May 21, 2022 81 comments

Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins Ana Cabrera to discuss reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is making tactical military decisions in Russia's months-long war […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

Watch the trailer for award-winning film ‘Navalny”

April 23, 2022 57 comments

The fly-on-the-wall documentary follows Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, through his political rise, attempted assassination and search to uncover the truth. The CNN Film "Navalny" […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

Putin critic on what has to happen for Putin’s inner circle to turn on him

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 52 comments

CNN's Paula Reid talks to longtime Putin critic and former chess champion Garry Kasparov about concerns around potential escalations in Ukraine, including the potential for […]

Breaking News Picks the Video Edition

Putin’s ex-adviser says one move could end his war in a month

April 16, 2022 72 comments

Vladimir Putin's former chief economic adviser Andrei Illarionov argues that a full embargo of Russian oil could end the war within a month or two. […]