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Russian President Vladamir Putin has said he'll sign a proposed law that would halt adoptions of Russian children to Americans. NBC's Duncan Golestani reports. (NewsNation)

A scheduled meeting between President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday looks to be a critical event if the UN peace plan is to progress in Syria. NBC's Richard Engel reports. (TODAY)

As critics declare "serious problems" in Russia's presidential elections, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin declares victory. He is now due to resume the Kremlin's top governmental spot. NBC's Jim Maceda reports from Moscow. (TODAY)

Tens of thousands Russians opposed to another Vladimir Putin presidency marched in central Moscow demanding free and fair elections. NBC's Jim Maceda reports. (TODAY)

It's the talk of the Web from Vladivostok to Vermont: what did Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin do to his face? And why is he arguing with Sen. John McCain? NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

New Jersey Nets owner and billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov plans to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (TODAY)

Tens of thousands of Russians are protesting alleged voter fraud after parliamentary elections, and President Vladimir Putin is their main target. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.  (Nightly News)

The U.S. government condemned a Russian judge's sentence of former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, saying the ruling is an "abuse of power." U.S. officials, however, say that President Obama will continue to try to improve relations with Moscow. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

Some people might expect a Prime Minister to live regally, but an inside look at Vladimir Putin's house suggests something much more modest. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)