MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Olympic athletes have appealed to President Vladimir Putin to help a coach who was banned for life over doping.Four Olympic medalists, two of whom have been stripped of ...

If you were dismayed that none of your friends and family thought to compile a 400-page book of great quotations from Russian president Vladimir Putin, you’re not alone.

Here are some highlights from Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual press conference and phone-in held in Moscow on Thursday: Read more at straitstimes.com.