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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.

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A tank draped in a little camouflage, with a soldier on top, at night in a city street. Other tanks in the background, and a small group of young civilians behind and to the left, one fliming on a phone.

A tank draped in a little camouflage, with a soldier on top, at night in a city street. Other tanks in the background, and a small group of young civilians behind and to the left, one fliming on a phone.

Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny: A stress test for Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin's contradictory treatment of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has left Russia on edge.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses members of Russian military units

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses members of Russian military units

Putin thanks Russian troops for 'preventing a civil war'

After the Wagner group's rebellion, Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to reassert his authority.

Xi Jinping stands next to Vladimir Putin

Xi Jinping stands next to Vladimir Putin

China-Russia: Has the Wagner Group mutiny affected ties?

An attempted insurrection in Russia has drawn attention to how far President Xi is willing to go to support Putin.

Three screenshots showing alleged battles by Wagner forces in Russia, all false

Three screenshots showing alleged battles by Wagner forces in Russia, all false

Fact check: Do these videos show Wagner battles in Russia?

Many videos claim to show clashes between Wagner forces and the Russian army, but not all are real.

Vladimir Putin delivers a short address, thanks citizens and soldiers of the Wagner group for their patriotism and avoiding more bloodshed

Vladimir Putin delivers a short address, thanks citizens and soldiers of the Wagner group for their patriotism and avoiding more bloodshed

Vladimir Putin: Wagner mutiny in Russia 'doomed to fail'

Russia's president thanked soldiers of the Wagner Group for turning back from their march, with a stark warning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering a speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering a speech

Wagner Group coup: Beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin?

Many questions remain about what Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny will mean for Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a televised address on June 24

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a televised address on June 24

Russia's Putin under pressure after failed revolt

The Wagner group's short-lived revolt has left Moscow seeking to restore calm and reassert the President's authority.

An image of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks from the city of Rostov-on-Don on Saturday June 24, as his forces seized control from the Russian military

An image of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks from the city of Rostov-on-Don on Saturday June 24, as his forces seized control from the Russian military

Wagner Group's Prigozhin releases 1st message since mutiny

Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the aim was to avoid the destruction of the mercenary force.

A Wagner mercenary in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don near the Ukrainian border

A Wagner mercenary in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don near the Ukrainian border

Who's who in the Prigozhin-Kremlin conflict?

Tensions between the Wagner Group and the Russian military have escalated, though Prigozhin has halted his troops.

Police officers patrol Red Square after it was closed to the public

Police officers patrol Red Square after it was closed to the public

'Prigozhin might have gambled': defense analyst Marina Miron

Russland | Wagner-Söldner in Rostow am Don

Russland | Wagner-Söldner in Rostow am Don

Putin vows to take 'tough action' against armed rebellion

Russia's security service has opened an investigation Yevgeny Prigozhin for armed mutiny.

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin makes a statement, dressed in combat gear

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin makes a statement, dressed in combat gear

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin started out as a hot dog seller and gradually rose to power.

Dmitry Muratov giving a speech at the 2023 Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany.

Dmitry Muratov giving a speech at the 2023 Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany.

Nobel prize winner Muratov: The war doesn't sell in Russia

Dmitry Muratov, Nobel prize-winning editor-in-chief of Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was at DW's Global Media Forum.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, second from right, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, third from right, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly, fourth from left back to the camera, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, fifth from left, and Senegal's President Macky Sall, third from left, attend their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 16, 2023.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, second from right, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, third from right, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly, fourth from left back to the camera, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, fifth from left, and Senegal's President Macky Sall, third from left, attend their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 16, 2023.

African delegation in Eastern Europe: More than a photo op?

An unprecedented African peace mission to Ukraine and Russia leaves observers in the region wondering about the timing.

Round table with African delegates and Vladimir Putin in palatial surrounds

Round table with African delegates and Vladimir Putin in palatial surrounds

Ukraine: African leaders meet Putin on 'peace mission'

After talks in Kyiv, the African delegation has met Russian President Vladimir Putin. DW has the latest.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema visits a church at a site of a mass grave, in the town of Bucha as part of a delegation of African leaders on a peace mission to Ukraine

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema visits a church at a site of a mass grave, in the town of Bucha as part of a delegation of African leaders on a peace mission to Ukraine

African leaders in Ukraine to push for peace talks

African leaders are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the parties to start peace talks.

A boat displaying a LGBTQ rainbow flag on the Neva River in St Petersburg, Russia

A boat displaying a LGBTQ rainbow flag on the Neva River in St Petersburg, Russia

Russian lawmakers vote to ban gender reassignment surgery

A new bill prohibiting gender reassignment has passed its first reading in the Russian lower house.

Ukrainian service members ride an infantry vehicle in Donetsk, June 2023

Ukrainian service members ride an infantry vehicle in Donetsk, June 2023

Ukraine counteroffensive – last chance for victory?

Can Kyiv deliver enough success? Deputy PM tells DW that victory means sovereignty and international order are restored.

A mother cries at the coffin of her dead son

A mother cries at the coffin of her dead son

Report: Peace in Ukraine 'a long way off'

Peace experts believe Russia's war on Ukraine will drag on for years, possibly decades.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a video address in early June

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a video address in early June

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says counteroffensive actions 'underway'

The president has given his clearest hint yet that a long-touted counteroffensive may have begun. DW has the latest.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, wearing a bright shawl and backed by a large group of individuals, speaks into a microphone to open the Protestant Kirchentag

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, wearing a bright shawl and backed by a large group of individuals, speaks into a microphone to open the Protestant Kirchentag

Germany: 'Time for arms' at Protestant Church Assembly

In the past, Germany's Protestant Church Assembly has been dominated by debates about disarmament. Not this year.

Alexei Navalny with Russian flags behind him

Alexei Navalny with Russian flags behind him

Who is Alexei Navalny?

Alexei Navalny, one of Russia's most prominent opposition leaders, has spearheaded protests against Vladimir Putin.

Dark clouds are seen gathering over the Kremlin.

Dark clouds are seen gathering over the Kremlin.

Russia: Standing up to political repression

With prominent opposition figures in jail or in exile, is it still possible to oppose the government in Putin's Russia?

Russian President Vladimir Putin drinks champagne during a ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin drinks champagne during a ceremony

Russian wineries maintain production despite EU sanctions

Putin's favorite vintners have been trying to import supplies despite EU sanctions. DW investigates.

Parents and children from Belgorod Region arrive at the Landysh health camp for temporary accommodation

Parents and children from Belgorod Region arrive at the Landysh health camp for temporary accommodation

Attacks in Russia 'destroy myth of Putin's invincible army'

The Kremlin has downplayed raids in the Belgorod border region, but experts think they reveal Putin's weaknesses.

Vladimir Putin, wearing a blazer and shirt and tie, looks off into the distance

Vladimir Putin, wearing a blazer and shirt and tie, looks off into the distance

South Africa's diplomatic dilemma with Putin

South Africa wants to avoid arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin on an ICC warrant if he attends the BRICS summit.

Foreign Ministers of the BRICS group of countries pose for photo as part of meeting. From left to right: China's Ma Zhaoxu, Brazil's Mauro Vieira, South Africa's Naledi Pandor, Russia's Sergei Lavrov and India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Foreign Ministers of the BRICS group of countries pose for photo as part of meeting. From left to right: China's Ma Zhaoxu, Brazil's Mauro Vieira, South Africa's Naledi Pandor, Russia's Sergei Lavrov and India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

BRICS open to enlargement in call for 'multipolar' world

Talks in South Africa have opened up the possibility that the BRICS group could accept new members.

A policeman signals the stop sign in the foreground, with the high-rise building that suffered some damage in the background

A policeman signals the stop sign in the foreground, with the high-rise building that suffered some damage in the background

Russian officials say Moscow hit with drone strikes

Russia's Defense Ministry said eight drones targeted the city and all were intercepted.

The nose of an Iskander-M missle is visible against a blue sky

The nose of an Iskander-M missle is visible against a blue sky

Belarus: Lukashenko says Russian tactical nukes on their way

Lukashenko said the transfer of the weapons was already underway.

Ukraine I ICC prosecutor Karim Khan visits Bucha

Ukraine I ICC prosecutor Karim Khan visits Bucha

ICC 30 years after Yugoslavia: From Milosevic to Putin

The Russian president's ICC arrest warrant is founded on the special tribunals on the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.

Russian then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, surrounded by officials, holds a gold bar at the Bank of Russia

Russian then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, surrounded by officials, holds a gold bar at the Bank of Russia

How much longer can Putin fund the war in Ukraine?

Leading Russian economist Sergei Guriev: Putin always acted like a Mafia boss.

Russian President Vladimir Putin seated and clapping

Russian President Vladimir Putin seated and clapping

German spy chief sees no 'cracks' in Putin system

German spy chief Bruno Kahl argues that disputes in Russia do not pose a threat to President Vladimir Putin's regime.

Boarding pass and passport for an Azimuth flight to Tbilisi, Georgia

Boarding pass and passport for an Azimuth flight to Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgia risks EU candidacy by restoring Russia flights

Flights have been restored between Russia and Georgia. Does this put Georgia's candidacy for EU membership on ice?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks about an African peace plan to end the war in Ukraine at a media briefing with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (not pictured) in Cape Town, South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks about an African peace plan to end the war in Ukraine at a media briefing with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (not pictured) in Cape Town, South Africa

African leaders to present peace plan to Putin and Zelenskyy

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa said his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts agreed to consider an African peace plan.

Russian vessel, Lady R, docked at the South African naval base

Russian vessel, Lady R, docked at the South African naval base

South Africa summons US envoy over Russia arms accusation

The US envoy to South Africa said he would "bet his life" on the accuracy of allegations of Pretoria arming Russia.

Russland | Victory Day Parade

Russland | Victory Day Parade

Have Russians 'surrendered to the fate' of Putinism?

"The question of prestige is no longer that relevant for Putin," Nina Khrushcheva tells DW's Conflict Zone.

Russian-American political scientist Nina Khrushcheva at a press freedom event in 2016

Russian-American political scientist Nina Khrushcheva at a press freedom event in 2016

Have Russians 'surrendered to the fate' of Putinism?

The question of prestige is no longer that relevant for Putin," Nina Khrushcheva tells DW's Conflict Zone.

Russian service members drive a military vehicle along a street before a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow

Russian service members drive a military vehicle along a street before a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow

Ukraine updates: Russia ups security after 'drone attack'

Moscow said it was tightening security after two drones exploded over the Kremlin. DW has the latest.

Archive image from May 2018: Gerhard Schröder, former German chancellor, shaking hands with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Schröder was visiting as Putin was sworn in for a fourth term in office as president.

Archive image from May 2018: Gerhard Schröder, former German chancellor, shaking hands with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Schröder was visiting as Putin was sworn in for a fourth term in office as president.

Germany: Schröder loses appeal on taxpayer-funded office

Parliament stripped him of the facility and staff but did not link the move to Schröder's contentious Russian ties.

A still image from a video footage from Russian media shows a drone approaching a brightly lit Kremlin Grand Palace at night

A still image from a video footage from Russian media shows a drone approaching a brightly lit Kremlin Grand Palace at night

Russia claims Ukraine sent drones to attack Putin

Ukraine has denied accusations it attacked the Kremlin overnight in an attempt to kill Vladimir Putin.

Children sit on a bus bound for Belgorod, Russia, in April 2023

Children sit on a bus bound for Belgorod, Russia, in April 2023

Are Ukrainian children being illegally brought to Belarus?

What is behind allegations that children in occupied Ukraine are being brought to Russia and Belarus against their will?

Destroyed houses in Bakhmut

Destroyed houses in Bakhmut

Ukraine war: What do Russian speakers in Germany think?

More Russian speakers in Germany blame the Kremlin than Kyiv for the war in Ukraine, a DW-commissioned poll has found.

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine at the Vatican on April 27, 2023.

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine at the Vatican on April 27, 2023.

Ukraine updates: PM tells pope call with Xi was productive

Russia said it found the implementation of the grain deal "unsatisfactory." DW has rounded up the latest.

To The Point Sendung | TTPE Totale

To The Point Sendung | TTPE Totale

Why is the Russian opposition disappearing?

Western sanctions haven't dampened domestic support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a TV screen, as he appears in a video link provided by the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service in a courtroom of the Basmanny Court in Moscow, Russia

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a TV screen, as he appears in a video link provided by the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service in a courtroom of the Basmanny Court in Moscow, Russia

Navalny denounces 'absurd' trial, as new charges emerge

Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said that he was facing new extremism and terrorism charges.

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza handcuffed in court

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza handcuffed in court

Russia: State repression stifles political opposition

Vladimir Kara-Murza joins a long list of opposition activists who have been jailed or forced into exile.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sitting alongside Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky and Colonel General Oleg Makarevich

Russian President Vladimir Putin sitting alongside Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky and Colonel General Oleg Makarevich

Ukraine updates: Putin visits troops in Kherson, Luhansk

Meanwhile, G7 foreign ministers meeting in Japan have vowed to intensify sanctions against Moscow. DW has the latest.

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Xi and Putin's 'no limits' friendship has limits

The friendship between Chinese President Xi and Russian President Putin is strategic and more fragile than it seems.

Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza is escorted to a courtroom for hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza is escorted to a courtroom for hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Russia jails Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza for treason

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been found guilty of treason and jailed for 25 years in Russia.

A Ukrainian soldier fires his grenade launcher during training at the front line in the eastern Donetsk region

A Ukrainian soldier fires his grenade launcher during training at the front line in the eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy urges NATO security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for quick accession to the defense alliance. DW has the latest.