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Can there ever have been such importance attached to a planned meeting between the Russian and Kyrgyz presidents, in which they will discuss trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian co-operation? Such is the strange atmosphere in Moscow  Can there ever have been such importance attached to a planned meeting between the Russian and Kyrgyz presidents, in … Read more

It's a reality show in which we are tasked with “Finding Putin”, at least that it is how it is starting to feel. Rumor has it that Vegas is considering laying odds on Putin's fate. The Whitehouse is strangely quiet about the possible  Is Vladimir Putin dead? Who knows? What's clear is that something has … Read more

As the world holds its collective breath wondering where Vladimir Putin might be, we are pleased to welcome back official Monkey Cage cartoonist, Ted McCagg, to set the record straight: Ted McCagg/The Monkey Cage. Share on FacebookShare; Share on  It's a reality show in which we are tasked with “Finding Putin”, at least that it … Read more

Russian president Vladimir Putin and his long-time ally Victor Ivanov, who is currently head of Russia's narcotics agency, have been implicated in helping run a drug smuggling and money laundering ring in St Petersburg in the 1990s. The allegations It's been nine days since Putin made a public appearance, and media speculation about his location … Read more

Vladimir Putin is 'alive' but 'neutralised' as shadowy security chiefs stage a stealthy coup in Moscow, it was claimed last night. Former FSB chief Nikolai Patrushev was behind the plot, claimed chairman of the pro-Kremlin national Islamic Committee Vladimir Putin is 'alive' but 'neutralised' as shadowy security chiefs stage a stealthy coup in Moscow, it … Read more