Read more United Russia stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/13890/united-russia.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:31 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69222/putin-eyes-return-to-russian-presidency.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVladimir Putin hinted yesterday that current Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is just keeping his seat warm for him until he can return to his old job in 2012, the Financial Times reports. The prime minister—barred by the constitution from seeking a third consecutive term as president last year—said...http://www.newser.com/story/69222/putin-eyes-return-to-russian-presidency.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 12 Sep 2009 6:24:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58882/west-wasted-20-years-after-berlin-wall-fell-gorbachev.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEurope has squandered two decades of potential cooperation since the Berlin Wall fell, Mikhail Gorbachev says. At a Moscow event sponsored by his foundation, the former Soviet leader criticized Western leaders who viewed the 1989 event as their victory over Eastern Europe, rather than an opportunity for common good, Reuters...http://www.newser.com/story/58882/west-wasted-20-years-after-berlin-wall-fell-gorbachev.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 13 May 2009 15:24:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58613/putin-hints-at-2012-comeback.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVladimir Putin dropped his strongest hint yet last night that he may seek to return to his country's top job in 2012. In an interview with Japanese media, Russia's president-turned-PM said there was no decision yet on whether he or Dmitry Medvedev would run for president at the end of...http://www.newser.com/story/58613/putin-hints-at-2012-comeback.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 11 May 2009 6:53:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/43311/putin-promises-to-help-sliding-russian-economy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVladimir Putin proposed steps yesterday to stabilize the Russian economy as layoffs and deferred wages cause rising insecurity about the nation’s finances, the Wall Street Journal reports. Russian firms now owe $145 million in delayed wages to 300,000 people, and those figures may actually be higher—a fifth of...http://www.newser.com/story/43311/putin-promises-to-help-sliding-russian-economy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Nov 2008 14:01:24 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/24913/study-finds-mass-rigging-in-russian-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAs many as one in three votes for Dmitry Medvedev in Russia's presidential election were fraudulent, according to a comprehensive study by a computer analyst. Not only was Medvedev's total inflated by about 7 points, but the turnout was also exaggerated, reports the Times of London. That means that only...http://www.newser.com/story/24913/study-finds-mass-rigging-in-russian-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Apr 2008 6:00:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/24864/putin-set-to-wed-24-year-old-gymnast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVladimir Putin is said to be preparing to marry a 24-year-old star Russian gymnast, the Telegraph reports. Rumors of the 56-year-old president’s courtship to Alina Kabaeva have been swirling around Moscow for months, but were recently printed by a Russian newspaper that found a St. Petersburg event planner who said...http://www.newser.com/story/24864/putin-set-to-wed-24-year-old-gymnast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 17 Apr 2008 17:31:12 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/24664/putin-grabs-control-of-russias-ruling-party.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAs expected, Vladimir Putin has announced that he'll take control of Russia's dominant political party when he steps down as president and becomes prime minister next month. Putin will be the chairman of United Russia, a new post to which he was elected unanimously. One peculiarity: He still refuses to...http://www.newser.com/story/24664/putin-grabs-control-of-russias-ruling-party.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Apr 2008 6:21:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/23728/russian-majority-party-offers-putin-even-tighter-grip.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRussia’s largest party will ask Vladimir Putin to lead it after Dmitry Medvedev becomes the country’s president, United Russia's current head said today. Putin says he’ll become prime minister when Medvedev is sworn in May 7, but leadership of United Russia—which holds a large parliamentary majority—would further consolidate...http://www.newser.com/story/23728/russian-majority-party-offers-putin-even-tighter-grip.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 07 Apr 2008 14:27:41 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/16152/putin-pick-hits-campaign-trail.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVladimir Putin's hand-picked replacement has launched his presidential campaign with a 2-day visit to Russia's far west. Dmitry Medvedev has seen his popularity soar since the president announced he would like to see him as his successor: he's now polling 79%, higher than Putin did before his 2004 landslide victory,...http://www.newser.com/story/16152/putin-pick-hits-campaign-trail.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Jan 2008 12:46:00 CST