Russia luxury car tax seen as another step towards social justice

Russia’s luxury tax – a campaign pledge by President Vladimir Putin – is taking shape. Though attaining social equality through taxing the rich has proven tough, the Russian parliament has outlined legislation to sharply raise taxes on luxury cars.

May 22, 2013 08:49

Fly me to the Kremlin: Putin to commute to work by chopper

A helipad has been built in Moscow’s Kremlin for President Vladimir Putin to commute to his office by air. The move comes amid growing public criticism of the presidential motorcade disrupting the capital’s already notoriously heavy traffic.

May 16, 2013 12:21

Putin against ‘filters’ for small parties in elections

President Vladimir Putin has spoken against initiatives aimed at limiting the participation of new, small, political parties in Russia’s federal elections.

May 15, 2013 16:47

Presidential post: Putin’s response to Obama letter to be ‘mailed’ soon

President Putin’s office is composing an answer to US President Obama’s letter on missile defense, nuclear disarmament and transparent interaction. The Kremlin promises to have the answer ready no later than May 20.

May 15, 2013 12:09

Sochi 2014 to bring back together Russian and British intelligence services

The Russian and British intelligence services will resume contacts aborted in 2006 and work together to provide security for the 2014 Winter Games, president Vladimir Putin and UK’s prime minister, David Cameron have agreed.

May 11, 2013 13:06

Anti-Syria hysteria? US pushes chemical weapons claim

US Secretary of State John Kerry said there is “strong evidence” proving the Syrian government used chemical weapons in its war against the militant opposition, a position at odds with recent UN findings.

May 11, 2013 11:41