Russia Putin
Published 3:26 pm Thursday, December 7, 2017
Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to employees of Rostec Corporation during an awarding ceremony at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The spokesman for Vladimir Putin says the Russian president has not decided yet whether to run for office next year as an independent candidate or secure support from the ruling party.