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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Germany headed for recession in 2023, says economy minister
Robert Habeck blamed the gloomy forecast on Vladimir Putin's attempts to use energy as a tool to destabilize Europe.
Putin offers Europe gas through Nord Stream 2
Germany has already declined the Russian leader's offer. Putin also suggested an alternative through Turkey.
Ukraine updates: Arrests made in Crimea bridge blast
Russia's FSB security service blamed Ukrainian intelligence for organizing an attack on the bridge. DW has the latest.
Belarus and Russia to deploy joint regional military group
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko claimed the action was necessary because of a threat from Kyiv and its backers.
Zelenskyy condemns 'absolute evil' attack on Zaporizhzhia
Meanwhile, Russian divers will examine the extent of damage of the Crimean bridge blast. Follow DW for the latest.
NATO 'must do more,' German defense minister says
Germany's defense minister said that NATO must "do more" in the face of Putin's "delusions of grandeur."
Why is the Kerch Bridge important?
An explosion destroyed parts of a bridge that links Russia to Crimea, potentially hampering Moscow's war effort.
Nobel Peace Prize a slap in the face for Putin
Miodrag Soric
Three laureates from three countries — but this year's Nobel Peace Prize delivers a strikingly clear message.
Who is Vladimir Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov?
Who is Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen leader who calls himself Putin's 'foot soldier'?
Ukraine updates: Biden fears 'Armageddon' after Putin threat
Putin has threatened to protect Russian soil using all means necessary — including nuclear weapons. DW has the latest.
Putin decrees takeover of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia has declared the plant "federal property," a move the Ukrainian operators called "worthless."
Ukraine updates: Putin signs law 'annexing' 4 regions
Defying international law, Russia's Vladimir Putin signed a bill to annex four Ukrainian regions. DW has the latest.
Ihor Zhovkva on Conflict Zone
A top Zelenskyy advisor says Putin's nuclear threats need to be taken seriously, but his call for talks isn't credible.
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy reports rapid advance in south
Ukraine's president said "dozens of settlements have been liberated from the Russian sham referendum." More on DW.
Ukraine-Russia: EU summons top Russian diplomat
The EU summons Russia's top diplomat to the bloc over Moscow's attempt to annex parts of Ukraine. Follow DW for more.
Russia's partial mobilization: Conscripts report chaos
Numerous reports indicate Russia's partial mobilization has been disorganized and arbitrary.
Ukrainians on annexations
DW asked people in Ukraine what they think of Vladimir Putin's illegal annexations.
Is Russia turning on Vladimir Putin?
After Russia declared a partial military mobilization, protests erupted and thousands have tried to flee.
Russia's army: An overestimated power
There is a stark contrast between perception and reality when it comes to the strength of Vladimir Putin's army.
Ukraine: Eyewitnesses on the sham referendums
A record turnout, say the Russian occupiers, a sham according to Ukrainian observers — eyewitnesses give their accounts.
German police raid Russian oligarch's yacht
Investigators have searched a yacht connected to a Russian tycoon as part of a probe into money laundering.
Putin's sham referendums in Ukraine are a sign of weakness
Konstantin Eggert
Russia is trying to repeat the 2014 Crimean Peninsula plebiscite to annex more of Ukraine. This ruse will fail.
Russian shoots military officer at draft office
The 25-year-old was reportedly upset that his friend who had no prior military experience had received draft orders.
'I feel hurt; my education and life have been shattered'
In the second part of her story, Ghanaian medical student Dorcas Djabatey, talks about her escape from Sumy.
How the war in Ukraine shattered a Ghanaian student's dream
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Ghanaian student Dorcas Djabatey decided to escape for her life
Zelenskyy to Russians: Defy 'criminal mobilization'
The Ukrainian president has promised to protect Russian soldiers who voluntarily surrender. DW has the latest.
Did China influence Putin's change of tack?
A former Putin adviser tells DW he sees the hand of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Russian leader's recent moves.
Russian annexation vote 'not a referendum'
Petro Poroshenko told DW that Moscow could use the so-called referendums to justify further attacks
Why is Russia holding sham referendums?
Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine are voting in "referendums" asking if their regions should be part of Russia.
Ukraine updates: UK predicts struggle with Russian war plan
The UK Defense Ministry says Russia is "likely to struggle" to get the 300,000 personnel it wants. DW has the latest.
Ukraine: Is there still time to de-escalate?
Ukrainian troops are reclaiming more and more ground. Should the West supply more heavy weapons?
Rush for flights out of Russia
One-way tickets out of Russia were quickly selling out after Vladimir Putin's announcement of "partial mobilization."
Panic, protests follow Putin's 'partial mobilization'
While Putin called a mobilization of soldiers to fight in Ukraine "limited," many in Russia fear there is more to come.
Putin has no choice but to escalate the situation in Ukraine
Miodrag Soric
Russia's partial mobilization and hastily scheduled "referendums" in eastern Ukraine are signs of weakness.
Biden slams Russia's 'brutal, needless war' in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden accused Russia of violating the core tenets of UN membership by invading Ukraine.
Russia: Putin announces partial mobilization of reservists
Putin has ordered a partial mobilization of Russia's armed forces set to begin later on Wednesday.
Why Vladimir Putin's 'pivot to Asia' will fail
Southeast Asian countries are wary of a Western backlash if they cooperate with Moscow.
Ukraine: Top US general says war 'not going well' for Russia
The US's top army general has called for vigilance over how Moscow might respond to its military setback in Ukraine.
Scholz: Putin still pursuing 'imperialist goal'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the Kremlin's ambitions in Ukraine remain unchanged. DW has the latest.
Ukraine: Evidence of war crimes near Izium, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy denounced Russia's military as "torturers" after the discovery of over 400 bodies near Izium. DW has more.
Putin wants Ukraine conflict to end 'as soon as possible'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wanted to end the Ukraine conflict "as soon as possible," without saying how.
Armenia's PM talks to Putin, Blinken on Azerbaijan truce
A cease-fire appears to be holding, but Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's office said the situation was still "tense."
Russia revokes independent Novaya Gazeta's website license
Russia's most prominent independent newspaper was accused of violating the country's "foreign agents" law.
Fact check: No Putin tattoo sessions in German hospice
A strange video about a German hospice is going viral on Telegram and Twitter. But the whole thing is a fake.
Xi and Putin meet in Uzbekistan for security talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine as well as security issues.
Why Germany must send tanks to Ukraine — and fast
Miodrag Soric
Ukraine's successful counteroffensive has rekindled the discussion about tank shipments. It's time for a quick decision.
Von der Leyen: 'Putin will fail and Europe will prevail'
Annual state of the EU address focuses on solidarity with Ukraine and weathering the energy crisis.
Xi Jinping meets Kazakh leader on first trip since pandemic
Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to deepen cooperation with Kazakhstan in security issues amid economical turmoil.
China's Xi seeks influence in Russia's backyard
Beijing and Moscow want to increase their own ties with Central Asia while presenting a common front against the West.
Navalny treatment 'politically motivated harassment'
The denial of Alexei Navalny's rights reflects Russia's "insecurity and fear of those who speak the truth," said the US.
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