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PSNI chief praises G8 policing operation as ‘most peaceful in history’
Matt Baggott said it was a ‘unique’ summit in that it took place in an area where there was a ‘severe terrorist threat’.
Obama to call for nuclear cuts in Berlin speech
The US President will use an open-air speech to propose a reduction in American and Russian warheads.
# putin - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Anti G8 protests take place in Belfast
A crowd of 1,500 protesters took to the streets of Belfast today to march against the G8 Summit.
# putin - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Jailed Pussy Riot member ends hunger strike
Maria Alyokhina has announced an end to her hunger strike after 11 days as the prison has met her demands.
# putin - Friday 17 May, 2013
Turkey and US demand Assad stand down
The US President and Turkish Prime Minister met in Washington to discuss Syria’s ongoing, bloody conflict.
# putin - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Updated: Russian oligarch and fierce Putin critic Boris Berezovsky found dead
The 67-year-old was found dead at his home in Surrey in southeast England earlier today, his spokesperson said.
# putin - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Gerard Depardieu officially gets Russian passport and meets Putin
Depardieu and Putin had a meal together and chatted about the actor’s new film.
# putin - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Russian parliament considers anti-US adoption bill
The bill is one part of a larger measure by angry Russian lawmakers, retaliating against a recently signed US law that calls for sanctions against the country.
# putin - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Russia frees one Pussy Riot member, keeps two in jail
Yekaterina Samutsevich was judged not to have had an actual involvement in the “punk prayer” performance at a Moscow cathedral in March.
# putin - Sunday 7 October, 2012
Putin hails Pussy Riot jail terms: report
“It was right to arrest them… one cannot undermine the moral foundations [and] break up the country,” Putin said today.
# putin - Friday 7 September, 2012
Here’s what Vladimir Putin thinks about group sex
Because you were wondering.
# putin - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Hackers target website of Russian court that sentenced Pussy Riot
Hackers associating themselves with the loose-knit ‘hacktivist’ group Anonymous posted anti-Putin messages and demanded the band members’ release.
# putin - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Pussy Riot trial reaction: band members’ conviction criticised by EU, US
Two-year sentence for hooliganism conviction criticised as ‘disproportionate’ and impacting on freedom of expression.
# putin - Friday 17 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Pussy Riot members sentenced to two years in prison
Three band members of the feminist punk group have been found guilty of “hoolganism motivated by religious hatred”.
# putin - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Astronomical figures and Dáil drinks: The week in quotes
“Either take off the cross or put on pants.”
# putin - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Pussy Riot trial: singer compares prosecution to Stalin-era repression
Band’s final statement before verdict delivered amid high-profile calls for leniency.
# putin - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Madonna calls for Pussy Riot pardon
The singer said it would be a tragedy if the three women received a lengthy sentence for their anti-Vladimir Putin protest.
# putin - Sunday 5 August, 2012
Pussy Riot supporters hope Madonna will back campaign
Madonna is due to perform in Moscow next week and supporters of the guerrilla protest group hope she will speak out against the trial.
# putin - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Pussy Riot trial: Putin calls for lenience
Meanwhile, protests took place opposite the Moscow courthouse in support of the three women on trial in Russia.
# putin - Monday 30 July, 2012
Punk protest ‘Pussy Riot’ trial begins in Moscow
Three members of the punk protest group are on trial for singing an anti-Vladimir Putin song in Moscow’s main cathedral.
# putin - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Putin signs law forcing some Russian NGOs to register as ‘foreign agents’
Non-governmental groups receiving funding from abroad and engaging in political activity must register as foreign agents under the new law.
# putin - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Thousands of Russians gather for anti-Putin protest
Meanwhile, several key opposition leaders have been summoned by Russia’s top investigation agency for questioning ahead of the rally.
# putin - Thursday 10 May, 2012
YouTube Top 10: because Tom Watson shows the kids how to do it
The grand old golfing master shows up ‘Poults’ and ‘GMac’ while Novak Djokvic practices his backhand for Stallone’s new movie.
# putin - Monday 7 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Monday
Our round-up of the day’s main stories – as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
In photos: Putin inaugurated for third time amid Moscow protests
Vladimir Putin begins new presidential term by formally nominating his predecessor as prime minister – the post Putin just vacated.
# putin - Wednesday 14 March, 2012
Russian punk rockers in jail for anti-Putin prayer
The two women had briefly seized the pulpit at a cathedral in Moscow to chant “Mother Mary, drive Putin away” before they were arrested.
# putin - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you should know this morning, including: Central Bank warning, Taoiseach vows a “one-off” vote on fiscal compact, and a chicken nugget that fetched $8,100 on eBay.
# putin - Monday 5 March, 2012
Medvedev orders conviction review for Russian tycoon
Russian’s president has ordered a re-examination the conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky – whose imprisonment has been widely viewed as Kremlin punishment for his political ambitions.
Watch: Putin in tears as he secures victory in Russian election
Opposition candidates have claimed that the vote was “illegitimate” while one independent observer said there had been ballot-box stuffing.
# putin - Thursday 1 March, 2012
Watch: Vladimir Putin adverts attempt to woo ‘virgin voters’
Two viral videos are causing a stir ahead of the Russian presidential election on Sunday.
# putin - Saturday 4 February, 2012
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
# putin - Tuesday 27 December, 2011
Putin says he wants clean presidential vote
The Russian Prime Minister says he wants a transparent and fair presidential election but has ruled out a rerun of the contested parliamentary ballot.
# putin - Saturday 24 December, 2011
The Daily Fix: Christmas Eve
In today’s Fix: Ireland’s first skyscraper to be demolished, words that annoyed you most in 2011 and the best dance video you will ever see.
# putin - Monday 12 December, 2011
The Daily Fix: Monday
In tonight’s Fix: Good news for Kevin Cardiff, new twists in the hacking scandal; a challenge to Putin; and the buzz for ‘Tallafornia’ is only mighty.
# putin - Sunday 11 December, 2011
Medvedev responds to Russia protests with Facebook vow to probe fraud
But the prime minister’s status update was met with derision – with hundreds of comments expressing voters’ anger.
# putin - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Mikhail Gorbachev calls for a new vote in Russia
The former Soviet leader said the Russian authorities “must admit that there have been numerous falsifications and ballot stuffing”.
# putin - Monday 21 November, 2011
Not so popular after all: Vladimir Putin booed at Moscow martial arts event
Supporters of the Russian premier blamed the boos on tanked-up spectators needing the toilet.
# putin - Tuesday 4 October, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In tonight’s Fix: All the latest from #Aras11 ahead of tonight’s debate; why the Universal Social Charge has been good for the government; and has Robbie Williams left Take That?
# putin - Monday 26 September, 2011
Has Vladimir Putin had cosmetic surgery?
The face of the man certain to become president of Russia again is the subject of much speculation.
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