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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Will BRICS boom under Trump's watch?
BRICS nations will meet virtually next week to coordinate trade retaliation against Trump's tariffs.
China's position on North Korea ties 'will not change' — Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have held talks after the North Korean leader attended a military parade.
Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders meet in Beijing
China is holding a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Would Ukrainians give Russia the Donbas to end the war?
DW spoke to soldiers and civilians in eastern Ukraine about US-mediated negotiations to bring Russia's war to an end.
Putin hails 'unprecedented' Russia-China ties
Putin met with Xi ahead of a huge military parade. Kim Jong Un is also making a rare foreign trip to take part.
SCO summit: World leaders gather in China's Tianjin
The two-day summit will bring together leaders from more than 20 nations, with multiple bilateral meetings expected.
China says Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are set to attend a parade in Beijing to commemorate Japan's surrender in World War II.
Germany's Klingbeil visits Ukraine, vows security guarantees
"As long as this war continues, we will stand by Ukraine's side," said German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil.
Amsterdam exhibit highlights Russian protest artists
"Artists Against the Kremlin" raises a voice against the Russian government's propaganda and repression.
Nord Stream: Germany's thwarted dream of energy security
A 2022 attack on Nord Stream's underwater pipelines blew Germany's dream of cheap Russian gas out of the water.
German foreign minister doubts Putin will meet Zelenskyy
In a DW interview, Johann Wadephul gave his assessment of the current state of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Former NATO head: 'Putin is not interested in peace'
How much progress has been made toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine? An ex-NATO secretary-general provides analysis.
Relief as Trump-Zelenskyy encounter remains cordial
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described his talks with US President Donald Trump as his best meeting yet.
Progress made to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says he is making arrangements for the Russian and Ukrainian Presidents to meet face to face.
Putin, Zelenskyy to meet within two weeks — Germany's Merz
The German chancellor said there would be face-to-face talks involving the presidents of Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine: Which territorial concessions are under debate?
Large areas of Ukraine have been forcibly seized by Russia. Why do they matter to Moscow?
Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: How is China viewing it?
The US-Russia summit has offered Beijing a chance to draw lessons for its own approach toward Washington, say experts.
Africans pay high human cost fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Families in Cameroon have reported that their loved ones have died or disappeared after reaching Russia.
'America and Russia can't decide the fate of Ukraine'
What do Ukrainians think about the outcome of the meeting of US President Trump with Russian President Putin?
What did the Alaska talks between Trump and Putin achieve?
The Russian and US presidents have apparently not made any concrete decisions, including to end the war in Ukraine.
Next time in Moscow — Trump and Putin agree to keep talking
US President Donald Trump called his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin "extremely productive."
Can the war in Ukraine be 'frozen?'
One option to at least temporarily end the Ukraine conflict is to freeze it. What could that mean for Ukraine?
Air truce floated as possible outcome of Trump-Putin summit
It is not yet clear how an agreement on an air truce between Russia and Ukraine would work.
Why Alaska was chosen to host the Putin-Trump summit
Alaska was a Russian colony until it was sold to the US. It's the perfect place for the upcoming Putin-Trump talks.
Europe holds its breath as Trump meets Putin in Alaska
Europe hopes that Trump will threaten Putin with secondary sanctions but dread a deal over their heads.
Putin to face protest and hopes for peace in Alaska
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in person for the first time in years in Anchorage, Alaska.
Why Trump and Putin chose Alaska for their meeting
The venue has symbolism for both countries, with a shared history and strategic proximity.
What Ukrainians expect of the Putin-Trump summit
Are Ukrainian experts optimistic about the talks in Alaska between the US president and his Russian counterpart?
What Russia gets out of Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war.
In Ukraine's occupied Luhansk, many 'struggling to get by'
Daily life in occupied Luhansk means rising food prices, electricity and water shortages — and pressure from Russia.
Trump, Putin to meet over Ukraine war on August 15
The Alaska summit will be the first in-person meeting between the leaders since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
Putin's secret shadow tankers
Despite sanctions, Russia uses shadow tankers to export oil and help fund its war against Ukraine.
Putin suggests summit with Trump in UAE
Russia's president has named the United Arab Emirates as a possible location for a meeting with his US counterpart.
Trump indicates he could meet with Putin 'very soon'
Details of the potential meeting between the presidents, including its location, are yet to be announced.
Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy
As Moldovans prepare to vote in an important election, Russia is already creating uncertainty and political chaos.
Moldova: Pro-Russian politician sentenced to jail
Evghenia Gutul was found guilty of illegal party financing, with Russia denouncing the verdict as politically motivated.
Russia warns against 'nuclear rhetoric' amid Trump row
The Kremlin has played down nuclear tensions with the US following an inflammatory post by Dmitry Medvedev.
Historian Karl Schlögel wins German Peace Prize
German author Schlögel was honored for work critiquing authoritarian regimes in eastern Europe from Stalin to Putin.
Putin has 10-12 day deadline to reach Ukraine deal — Trump
Donald Trump said he would set a new deadline for Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Finland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin
DW spoke to Finland's ex-President Niinisto about the diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine and NATO.
Russia's war in Ukraine: A timeline of diplomatic efforts
As Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet again, DW looks back at a conflict that has proven difficult to resolve.
Anne Applebaum: 'If you want peace, you must arm Ukraine'
The US historian tells DW what she thinks Putin is trying to achieve in Ukraine, and why Trump has been so lenient.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko: 'Putin only understands force'
In a DW interview, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko explains what he thinks of the US' recent 50-day ultimatum to Russia.
Has the relationship between Trump and Putin gone sour?
Recently, Trump seems to have grown frustrated over Putin's reluctance to agree to a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
Can Trump's new Russia sanctions threat force Putin's hand?
Russia's economy has proven resilient against Western sanctions. But now the US has threatened to ramp up the pressure
Trump sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine, EU to cover costs
The announcement comes less than two weeks after the United States paused arms shipments to Ukraine.
'Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is doable'
Are the Baltic states bracing to be Putin’s next targets? Insight from an Estonian diplomat.
BRICS leaders meet amid Trump's tariff threats
BRICS leaders are meeting in Brazil as Trump vows an extra 10% tariff against countries "aligning" with the bloc.
Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries.
What is BRICS and why does it matter?
As more nations sign up, how will BRICS reshape power, trade and influence in a rapidly shifting world?
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