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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Stand by me? Vladimir Putin's remaining allies
Putin may be internationally isolated, yet he still can still count on some friendly autocratic nations for support.
Russia, Vietnam pledge to deepen ties as Putin visits
After signing a defense deal with North Korea, Putin has met Vietnam's leaders to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine.
How is North Korea supporting Russia in Ukraine?
North Korea has reportedly provided artillery shells — and more — for Russia to keep battering Ukrainian defenses.
North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin sign partnership treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.
North Korea: Why is Kim Jong Un eager to welcome Putin?
With Vladimir Putin's visit, he and Kim Jong Un want to position themselves as powerful allies against the US dominance.
Putin arrives in North Korea for first visit in 24 years
Russia's president is on a two-day trip to North Korea, his first in 24 years.
Putin heading for North Korea to meet with Kim
Russia and North Korea have drawn closer since the imposition of Western sanctions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Political 'red lines': Useful deterrent, or dangerous talk?
World leaders often declare "red lines" to keep opponents and allies in check. Do they work? And what if no one listens?
G7 leaders take aim at Russia and its allies
Leaders of the G7 countries, concluding their two-day meeting in Italy, have released their final declaration.
Putin: Peace if Ukraine stops NATO plans, gives up regions
The Russian leader's conditions for peace were swiftly rejected by Ukraine, which described them as a sham.
What will be the human cost of Poland's new border defenses?
Poland is fortifying its border with Belarus. Critics are asking at what — or whose — cost the project will come.
Will India stay close to Russia during Modi's third term?
Narendra Modi is unlikely to distance India from Moscow, but Russia's ties to China could give him cause for concern.
Between fear and deterrence: Can Europe defend itself?
Germany and Europe are under pressure. How strong are their armies without US support?
How the West will use frozen Russian assets to back Ukraine
G7 leaders have pledged to use the interest from $300 billion seized after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ukraine campaigner: Why Putin must be held accountable
Human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk of the Nobel-prizewinning Center for Civil Liberties speaks to DW.
New Korean flare-up carries greater air of menace
The two Koreas are facing off again, and some say Kim Jong Un has grown more confident since deepening ties with Moscow.
Germany: Ex-Chancellor Schröder loses privileges appeal
Gerhard Schröder sought to keep a taxpayer-funded office and staff in Berlin after the right to retain them was revoked.
Germany’s AfD party and its ties to Russia
Why it’s view of Russia is becoming a liability for the AfD?
Yulia Navalnaya takes on leading role in Russia's opposition
Since the death of her husband, Yulia Navalnaya has become a leading figure in the Russian opposition.
The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia
Who is Bidzina Ivanisvili, the oligarch thought to be behind Georgia's controversial "foreign influence" bill?
Russia’s battle for influence: From Ukraine to Georgia?
From Ukraine to now Georgia and Moldova – how succesful is Putin in his plans?
Would Russia really attack Ukraine with nuclear weapons?
Russia is planning tactical nuclear weapons drills near the Ukrainian border. But experts don't think an attack is nigh.
Vietnam: Is turmoil in Hanoi keeping Vladimir Putin away?
It had been reported that Vladimir Putin might visit Vietnam when he traveled to China. But Hanoi is busy infighting.
Putin thanks Xi for China's initiatives on Ukraine
On a state visit to Beijing, the Russian president said he was "grateful" for China's efforts to resolve the "problem."
Putin heads to China for talks
DW looks at the strengths and imbalances of the Russian-Chinese relationship.
How China helps keep Russia's economy afloat
China threw Russia an economic lifebelt after the West hit Moscow with sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister
Andrei Belousov is a longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin. His job will be to strengthen Russia's arms industry.
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza appeals prison sentence
The Russian activist is serving a lengthy prison sentence, on charges critics have said are politically motivated.
Putin reshuffles Defense Ministry amid war in Ukraine
President Putin has named Andrei Belousov, an economist and former deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu.
Russia: Resisting Putin from exile
Many members of the Russian opposition have fled and continue to resist Putin from exile.
Russia: Putin picks Mishustin to stay on as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he would like Mikhail Mishustin to be reappointed as prime minister.
Putin lashes out at West at Russia's Victory Day parade
The Russian leader turned the annual celebration marking the end of World War II into a pillar of his 24 years in power.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Many opposition members have fled Russia. They continue to resist Putin from exile.
Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Vladimir Putin took the oath of office in a lavish ceremony at the Kremlin. Many Western countries boycotted the event.
What happens if the EU does not recognize Vladimir Putin?
Calls are rising for the EU to not recognize Vladimir Putin as Russia's president, but experts warn of cutting off ties.
Russia's Putin sworn in for new six-year term
With a firm grip on power, President Vladimir Putin has consolidated his position by silencing political opponents.
Russia adds Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list
The Kremlin did not specify why the Ukrainian president had been added, only that a criminal case had been opened.
Freedom of Speech Award: DW honors Navalny's widow
Who is Yulia Navalnaya, the winner of this year's DW Freedom of Speech Award?
Russian Orthodox Church suspends Navalny memorial priest
Russia's Orthodox Church suspended the priest who led a memorial service for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Putin: Russia's eternal president?
A top Russian political analyst tells DW that 'an obedient majority' will re-elect Putin to fifth term.
Alexei Navalny memoir to be published this fall
Late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny began writing a memoir in 2020 while receiving treatment for nerve agent poisoning.
Kara-Murza's wife says dream of a democratic Russia lives on
Evgenia Kara-Murza told DW that dictators like Vladimir Putin fear the most is exposing the truth.
LGBTQ+ club owner arrested in Russia for 'extremism'
The owner of a popular gay bar was arrested and will face trial with two of his employees for extremism.
Putin orders 150,000 conscripts into military service
The conscripts had previously been assured they would not be ordered to the frontlines in Ukraine.
Putin pained by Moscow attack, even if not visible — Kremlin
As foreign diplomats visited a makeshift memorial, the Russian president is grappling with the tragedy.
What would a Putin win in Ukraine mean for Germany?
Russia is gaining ground in Ukraine. Should Germany expect more refugees in the future?
Gershkovich marks one year in Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges a year ago.
US calls Russia 'manure salesmen' over Moscow attack claims
Russian investigators implicated Ukraine in the concert hall attack, but the US says it is "nonsense propaganda."
Inside Europe 28 March 2024
Will Putin use the Moscow attack to further tighten his grip? Could a pro-western candidate win Slovakia's presidential election? And the refugee crisis in Europe that no one is talking about. Also: A secret recording hints at more corruption in Hungary's government, is it 'Time's up' for Spain's late-night bar culture? and 100-year-old Dutch prisons are remodeled for the 21st century.
Ukraine top diplomat in India to bolster bilateral ties
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart.
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