Jessica PhelanOctober 1, 2012 12:43

"As you probably know, we in Russia have not only gas, not only oil, not only gold, not only diamonds – but also an IT industry," Medvedev informed Zuckerberg.

Russia sees more protests following Putin inauguration

Amy SilversteinMay 8, 2012 11:51

"If we are pushed away from here, we'll move to other squares."

Jessica PhelanMarch 28, 2012 13:09

Don't worry Twitterverse, Dmitry Medvedev's cat is fine

The Russian president had to reassure Twitter users after rumors his pet was missing.

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This cropped image shows Dorofey the cat at home in Dmitry Medevdev's presidential residence in Moscow. (Michael Klimentyev/AFP/Getty Images)

If you checked Twitter earlier today, you may have seen #Дорофею – #Dorofey – among the top trending topics.

Dorofey is Dmitry Medvedev's cat.

Dmitry Medvedev slams 'Hollywood' Mitt Romney for calling Russia 'number 1 foe'

Jessica PhelanMarch 27, 2012 12:37

Such statements "smack of Hollywood," Medvedev said today. "It's 2012, not the middle of the 1970s."

Obama asks Medvedev for "space" until after election, not realizing the exchange was caught on microphones

Amy SilversteinMarch 26, 2012 11:48

"This is my last election ... After my election I have more flexibility."

Putin to dominate the vote, whether it's fair or not

Khristina NarizhnayaFebruary 25, 2012 08:50

MOSCOW — Just a week before Russia’s presidential election, it is clear Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will dominate the vote, despite mass protests and government criticism.

Russia: Troops on streets of Moscow to police post-election protests

Jessica PhelanDecember 6, 2011 13:03

Eyewitnesses posted reports on social networking sites of buses filled with military personnel arriving in the center of the capital.

Russian finance minister resigns over Putin, Medvedev job swap

News DeskSeptember 26, 2011 15:16

Medvedev said Kudrin's comments about the Kremlin's economic policy were "improper... and can in no way be justified."

Gorbachev worried about Putin's "return" to Russian presidency

News DeskSeptember 26, 2011 11:33

Former Soviet Union leader Gorbachev said that serious changes are needed in Russia.

Medvedev backs Putin to return as Russian president

News DeskSeptember 24, 2011 08:32

Putin was previously president from 2000 to 2008, but was barred by Russia's constitution from a third successive term in office.