Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin visits Canada House
Vladimir Putin visits the Canada House at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi to pose for photos with athletes and fans.
Feb 14, 19:37
Vladimir Putin visits Team USA in Sochi
Russian president Vladimir Putin visits the American base in Sochi to defuse rumours of tension between himself and Barack Obama, who is not attending the Winter Olympics.
Feb 14, 15:18
Vladimir Putin aims swipe at Sochi detractors
Russian president Vladimir Putin says that criticism of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi is unfair.
Feb 11, 20:42
Vladimir Putin: 'Echoes of Cold War theories'
Vladimir Putin claims that Cold War theories of containment aimed at restraining the development of the former Soviet Union have been echoed at the Sochi Games.
Feb 10, 20:39
Janet Napolitano: 'President Barack Obama has not snubbed Sochi'
Janet Napolitano believes that US President Barack Obama's decision not to travel to Sochi for the Winter Olympics was not intended as a snub to Vladimir Putin.
Feb 9, 16:44
Sochi Games chief: 'Vladimir Putin satisfied with opening ceremony'
Russian president Vladimir Putin was pleased with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, according to the chief executive of the 2014 Sochi Games.
Feb 9, 05:33
Canadian luge advert trivialises anti-gay stance
The Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion produces an advert which trivialises Russia's anti-gay claims.
Feb 8, 17:20
Vladimir Putin, Viktor Yanukovich hold meeting in Sochi
Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych reportedly hold a meeting in Sochi on the opening day of the Winter Olympics.
Feb 8, 09:45
Vladimir Putin: 'Rivals tried to hijack Olympic bid'
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that a rival nation attempted to derail their winning Sochi Winter Olympics bid through a late dirty tricks campaign.
Feb 7, 23:07
Putin romantically linked to torch bearer
Russian torch bearer Alina Kabaeva is romantically linked to President Vladimir Putin, according to reports.
Feb 7, 22:17
Vladimir Putin formally opens Winter Olympics in Sochi
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares the Winter Olympics officially open at today's opening ceremony in Sochi.
Feb 7, 19:06
Vladimir Putin: 'Sochi not the place to debate gay rights'
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the Sochi Winter Olympics are not the place to debate the country's treatment of gays.
Feb 7, 16:22
Georgia: 'President won't attend Winter Games in Sochi'
Georgia denies that President Georgy Margvelashvili would be travelling to Sochi for the Winter Olympics, according to a government press release.
Feb 6, 17:46
Russian deputy tells Sochi athletes to 'leave kids alone'
Russia's deputy prime minister asks athletes taking part in events at this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi to "leave the kids alone".
Feb 6, 16:00
Kremlin: 'Russian, Georgian leaders could meet at Sochi Olympics'
Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet Georgian counterpart Georgy Margvelashvili in Sochi during the Winter Olympic Games.
Feb 6, 14:12
IOC president: 'We can't impose measures to resolve Russia's anti-gay laws'
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says that the organisation cannot resolve Russia's anti-gay laws ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Feb 5, 11:45
Openly gay snowboarder Belle Brockhoff refuses to speak out against Russian laws
Openly lesbian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff says that she will not speak out against Russia's anti-gay laws during the Sochi Games.
Feb 4, 12:12
David Cameron turns down Winter Olympics invitation
British prime minister David Cameron confirms that he will not be attending the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Jan 29, 23:56
Sochi mayor: 'No gay people' in Winter Olympics host city
Sochi mayor Anatoly Pakhomov claims that gay people are "not accepted" in the Winter Olympics 2014 host city.
Jan 27, 12:22
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns gay people against influencing children
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that gay people coming to Russia for the Winter Olympics in Sochi should not try to influence children.
Jan 18, 06:37
Stewards remove 'Free Pussy Riot' banner from Manchester City fans
A banner displayed at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium supporting all-female Russian band Pussy Riot is removed by stewards.
Nov 6, 14:45
Sochi Olympics sponsors Coca-Cola urged to condemn Russia's anti-gay laws
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics sponsors Coca-Cola are urged by a petition to condemn Russia's anti-gay laws.
Oct 22, 12:52
Female Russian athletes kiss on podium amid anti-gay controversy
Two female Russian athletes kiss on the lips when receiving their gold medals at the World Championships amid the anti-gay law controversy.
Aug 20, 13:39
Stephen Fry calls for Winter Olympics boycott due to Russia's anti-gay laws
Stephen Fry calls on the UK government to boycott the Winter Olympics in Russia due to the country's anti-gay laws.
Aug 8, 09:45
Russian politician Dmitry Rogozin criticises Aeroflot's Manchester United deal
Russia's deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin criticises airline Aeroflot's sponsorship deal with Manchester United.
Jul 30, 14:48
Gazprom deny AC Milan investment
Russian energy company Gazprom deny that they are about to invest around £143m in Serie A giants AC Milan.
Aug 8, 07:13
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