Vladimir Putin on the "positive" impact of economic sanctions
In his interview with Charlie Rose, Putin says Western sanctions are harmful to Russia's economy, but have a silver lining as well
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From the archives: Putin's sensitive side
Ten years ago, Vladimir Putin told 60 Minutes about his tough childhood and his doubts about whether he'd make a good president
Iraq announces ISIS deal with Russia, Syria and Iran
Iraq has long had close ties with neighboring Iran in fighting the advance of ISIS; deal announced as Russia ramps up presence in Syria
Iran president weighs in on hajj stampede, imprisoned U.S. reporter
Speaking to media at U.N., Hassan Rouhani blames "ineptitude" of Saudis for hajj stampede that killed more than 700
Vladimir Putin addresses Russia's intentions in Syria
In an interview for the season premiere of "60 Minutes," Russian president tells Charlie Rose what his country plans in Syria
European diplomats mull new strategy to end Syria fighting
Officials warn with new urgency that refugee crisis engulfing continent has no hope of ending without political solution in Syria
Obama, Putin to meet at UN next week
The two leaders have not met in almost a year amid tension over Russian intervention in Ukraine
Elton John gets a call from Putin - for real, this time
Russian leader speaks with British musician a week after pranksters called him pretending to be Putin
Russia threatens U.S. over German nuke allegations
German TV report claims Pentagon is preparing to put new nuclear bombs at Buechel Air Base; Russia promises countermeasures if true
Russia ramps up military buildup in Syria
Moscow appears to be preparing to go after the forces opposing Assad in an effort to prolong his regime
Donald Trump: I'd "enjoy" meeting with Putin
The 2016 GOP candidate said he heard the Russian leader wants to meet with him, possibly when Putin visits NYC next week
U.S., Russia to work together for "deconfliction" in Syria
Defense chief Ash Carter kicks off high-level dialog with Bashar Assad's allies as Obama admin shifts policy on deteriorating war
BBC journalists among those black-listed by Ukraine
Kiev bars hundreds deemed a security threat from entry, but gives no explanation as to why British network singled out
Putin honors anti-gay pol amid Elton John criticism
As Russian president denies calling Elton John to talk gay rights, Kremlin lawmaker who helped pass law against gay "propaganda" in spotlight
U.S. doesn't really want Assad to fall, Russian ambassador claims
In an interview with CBS News, Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin says the White House now realizes it needs Assad to beat ISIS
Putin defends Russia's military aid to Syria's Assad
As the White House worries about Moscow's intentions, Russian planes and tanks keep pouring in
Russian tanks arrive in Syria
Moscow is about a month away from being able to conduct combat operations from a rapidly expanding base in the war-torn country, officials estimate
Russia expanding key Syrian airport, activists say
Russia's expansion of its military aid to the Assad government could get a big boost by a second major airport in the country
Why is Russia increasing its presence in Syria?
The latest movement of Russian forces into the war-torn region is pressuring the U.S. to take notice
How can U.S. respond to Russia's military presence in Syria?
As Russia appears to beef up its presence in the war-torn country, former CIA deputy director Michael Morell explains what the United States and NATO can do
U.S. finds more signs of Russia setting up Syria base
Officials say about 100 Russian marines have been spotted at Syrian airfield
Giant Russian transport aircraft in Syria raise concerns
Putin, when asked whether Russia was considering ground troops in Syria, said only "we are looking at various options"
Is Russia ramping up its presence in Syria?
Russia could be preparing to put combat aircraft in Syria, presumably to conduct strikes against forces fighting Assad regime
Russian ship off the coast of Florida
Research ship, called the Yanter, making its way down the East Coast heading towards Cuba; equipped with submersible
Chinese warships in Bering Sea as Obama visits Alaska
Officials U.S. military is aware of ships, has been tracking their movements for days
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In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
