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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Putin critic Navalny sentenced to 9 years in prison
Alexei Navalny was convicted of fraud and contempt of court and will be sent to a maximum security penal colony.
Swiss banks and Russian sanctions
Switzerland has frozen many Russian accounts. But critics doubt whether sanctions really work.
Ukraine: 'NATO has to take a broader view'
Martin Gak
As Russia's invasion stalls and Putin's army directs its fire at civilians, the voices for intervention become louder.
Syrians show solidarity with Ukrainians
The images of destruction from cities across Ukraine have struck close to home for many Syrians.
The deepfakes in the disinformation war
Deepfakes of the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine illustrate the disinformation war — but they won't be the last.
Ukraine: US, EU allege Russian 'war crimes' — as it happened
The European Union has condemned "serious violations and war crimes" committed by Russia in Ukraine. DW has the latest.
Valentin Silvestrov: "What are you Kremlin devils doing?"
Russian culture is "the face of Russia," says Valentin Silvestrov, a leading Ukrainian .contemporary composer
Ukraine peace talks: Can Russia be trusted?
Munich Security Conference Chairman Christoph Heusgen talks to DW.
Russia seeks 13-year jail term for Kremlin critic Navalny
Prosecutors ask a court to sentence opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 13 years in prison on fraud and contempt.
Trump's midterm campaign is in full swing
At a rally in South Carolina, Trump voters weigh in on the war in Ukraine.
Russians must rise
Miodrag Soric
Russians must stand up and demand an end to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, DW's Miodrag Soric writes.
Europe is bankrolling Putin's war on Ukraine
Jörg Himmelreich
The battle over Ukraine is about nothing less than Europe's freedom. For that, we should be willing to make sacrifices.
Who belongs to Putin's inner circle?
Despite endless consultations shown on state TV, the Russian president may have few confidants when it comes to Ukraine.
EU leaders pledge extra military aid for Ukraine
As Russia's invasion continues, EU leaders also said more sanctions against Russia were in the works.
Conductor Oksana Lyniv: 'Raise your voices!'
The renowned Ukrainian conductor is urging Russian artists to speak out against President Vladimir Putin and the war.
German ex-chancellor, Putin reportedly meet
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder may be attempting to mediate an end to the war in Ukraine.
Protests against Putin despite risks
Russians take to the streets to protest the Ukraine invasion—despite police violence and arrests.
Is Putin really threatening Eastern Europe?
Growing nervousness among NATO's Eastern European partners. How reliable is Article 5?
Memes and cartoons in times of war
Cartoonists are countering Russian President Vladimir Putin with a weapon he is known to detest: humor.
Russia admits to use of conscripts in Ukraine
The EU has agreed to new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and officials. Ukraine has accused Russia of bombing a hospital.
Civilian evacuation efforts hampered by fighting
Allegations of breaches have made it difficult to establish humanitarian corridors.
Young Russians challenge parents on Ukraine
When their parents defend Putin's war in Ukraine, how can young Russians change their minds?
Navalny urges Russians to protest Putin's 'hideous war'
The jailed Kremlin critic has called on Russians to oppose "the bloody venture that Putin has waged against Ukraine."
EU to reduce Russia energy dependency
The European Union plans to cut its gas dependency on Russia this year, while committing to ending it entirely by 2030.
Berlin State Opera hosts charity concert
In the German capital, conductor Daniel Barenboim headlined a day of cultural solidarity with Ukraine.
Israeli PM in Berlin after meeting with Putin
Some hope Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could act as a potential mediator between Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine: The first days of the war
Scenes from the first days of the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine-Russia war: What could be a way out?
The Russian war against Ukraine seems to be intensifying. Who can put an end to fighting — and how?
Ukraine's Zelenskyy condemns NATO over no-fly zone decision
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy railed against NATO's decision to reject a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Sanctions worry Putin's allies in Latin America
The effects of the sanctions on Russia's banking system will likely affect Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba.
Paralympic Games open in Beijing with calls for peace
The tournament starts amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine that has led to the expulsion of its athletes.
Ukraine: Germany's Scholz urges Putin to end hostilities
During a one-hour conversation, Putin said Russia was "open" to talks with Ukraine if all his demands were met.
Scholz: Schröder should resign from Russian boards
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said former Chancellor Schroeder ought to resign from Russian companies.
Ukraine fighting for its survival
Has Russia's dirty war — mass panic, civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure — only just begun?
Ukraine: Macron tells Putin he's making a 'major mistake'
Following talks with Putin, the French president says the worst is yet to come in Ukraine, Elysee sources say.
Is Russia using vacuum bombs in Ukraine?
Ukraine has accused Russia of using a vacuum bomb. DW looks at how they work and the harm they inflict.
Ukraine fighting for survival: has Russia’s dirty war only just begun?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to be entering a new and even more brutal phase.
Will Putin's war go nuclear?
A no-fly zone in Ukraine requires being "prepared to fight a war of national survival," says ex-NATO deputy commander.
US president opts to prioritize trans-Atlantic ties
Ines Pohl
DW's Ines Pohl says Biden deserves respect for not putting America first.
Navalny urges Russians to protest war 'wherever you are'
The opposition leader urges Russians to hold daily protests and labels Vladimir Putin "a clearly insane tsar."
Football says: Stop it, Putin!
Footballers all over Europe have shown solidarity with Ukraine. The players want Russia to end the war.
Zelenskyy says Russia wants to 'erase our country'
Ukraine's president has condemned Russia's strikes on Kyiv, saying the conflict cannot be won with rockets and bombs.
Biden vows Putin will pay for act of 'tyranny'
US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address comes amid Russia's ongoing attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine: Kyiv TV tower hit, 5 reported dead
Ukraine's leader has delivered an emotional speech to the European Parliament. Catch up on the latest developments.
Russian invasion of Ukraine: The sporting reaction
The sporting world has taken action against Russia due to the country's military operations in Ukraine.
Ukraine war: African students scramble to flee
As the war in Ukraine rages on, African students desperate to escape say they face discrimination during the evacuation.
How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?
Experts say it's highly unlikely Putin could start a nuclear war. But his threats can't be taken lightly either.
Anti-war rally in Berlin draws huge crowds
At least 10,0000 people demonstrated in Berlin against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a powerful message for peace
Wladimir Kaminer: 'Putin lives in the past'
The Berlin-based Russian author warns that the Russian leader is aiming for world domination.
Ukraine: Talks with Russia inconclusive, UN convenes
Talks at the Belarus-Ukraine border have ended, but a second round is in the works. Follow DW for the latest.
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