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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Inside Europe 10.02.2022
Vladimir Putin's secretive backstory, Ukrainians gear up to fight and Germany's new chancellor keeps a low profile. Also: France’s far-right presidential candidates court mayoral nominations, respite from the Serbian brain-drain, the problems with Spanish macro-farming, EU ghost flights and how to stop them, plus a controversial mining project in Poland.
Putin and Xi against the West
Have Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin joined forces against the West? And is democracy under pressure? Guests: Sudha David-Wilp (German Marshall Fund), Didi-Kirsten Tatlow (DGAP), Vladimir Esipov (DW)
Putin and Xi against the West
Are Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin joining forces against Western democracy?
Russia doesn't want to escalate Ukraine crisis, says Macron
Ukraine's Zelenskyy voiced skepticism, saying that concrete steps — and not just words — are needed.
Ukraine crisis: Putin says Macron's proposals 'realistic'
Russia's Vladimir Putin said some of Macron's ideas could form a basis for further joint steps toward de-escalation.
Macron heads to Russia to de-escalate Ukraine tensions
Emmanuel Macron wants to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis and strengthen the political role of the Europeans.
Kyiv wants de-escalation, but also more weapons
While trying to avoid domestic panic, Ukraine is still calling on allies to supply weapons. Why?
Why Deutsche Welle is not the same as RT
Russia has revoked DW's broadcast license after Germany banned RT Deutsch. But the two broadcasters are not the same.
Germany's former chancellor to join Gazprom board
Gerhard Schröder has come under fire in Germany for taking positions in the Russian energy industry.
Russia and China criticize NATO after Putin and Xi's talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the world leaders who did elect to visit the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Crimea gold dispute reaches next level
The highest court in the Netherlands is looking into a legal dispute between Ukraine and Russia over Crimean artifacts.
US alleges Russian plot to fabricate Ukraine attack
US officials have said they obtained evidence of a Russian plot to fabricate a pretext to invade Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz announces impending Moscow visit
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow "soon."
German government under fire over Russia policy
Where exactly does Germany stand on Russia? The new government is facing a barrage of international criticism.
UK, US threaten sanctions on Putin's friends
The two nations have raised the prospect of even harsher economic sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine.
Orban eyes favors from Putin amid Ukraine crisis
Hungary's Viktor Orban aims to discuss nuclear projects and gas supplies with Russia. But Ukraine is likely to dominate.
Putin's dwindling options
Konstantin Eggert
The Kremlin is trying to buy time before finally deciding whether to hit Ukraine — or withdraw and reengage with the US.
Biden says US could target Putin with personal sanctions
A Russian invasion of Ukraine would have "enormous consequences" and even "change the world," the US president has said.
Russia adds Kremlin critic Navalny to 'terrorist' list
Alexei Navalny, the jailed top critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, has been put on a list of banned individuals.
German security expert lauds Western unity on Russia
Christoph Heusgen spoke with DW about possible war in Ukraine, NATO unity and Germany's role in facilitating a solution.
Germany seeks mediating role as Ukraine tensions rise
Germany's geopolitical position as a mediator between NATO and Russia is being tested once again.
Blinken: Russia risks crisis 'with global consequences'
Washington's top diplomat warned that Russia risked reviving Cold War-era divisions in Europe as it threatens Ukraine.
Former Kazakh dictator denies he fled, reiterates retirement
The "Leader of the Nation" released a video, his first appearance since violent clashes paralyzed the country.
Germany's top diplomat visits Ukraine amid Russia tensions
Germany's foreign minister says she wants a "serious dialogue" on security in Europe as she visits Ukraine and Russia.
The West must not cave to Russian coercion on Ukraine
Jörg Himmelreich
The inconclusive outcome of the talks on Ukraine doesn't mean there aren't lessons to be learned for the West.
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan: Putin’s backyard?
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan. How successful is Russia’s Military Diplomacy?
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan: Putin's backyard?
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan. How successful is Russia's Military Diplomacy?
Putin will keep diplomatic talks with US, NATO — for now
Konstantin Eggert
Putin will try to impose his timetable on the US and NATO, writes Konstantin Eggert.
Kazakhstan: Putin says Russia will not allow revolutions
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claims Islamists had sought to launch a coup under the guise of protest.
Putin gets his way as West scrambles
Bernd Riegert
President Putin is set to bask in the global limelight as a series of high-profile security summits kicks off this week.
Kazakhstan protests: Boon or bane for Putin?
Russia is sending troops to help quell massive protests in Kazakhstan. For Moscow, there’s a lot a stake.
Germany, Russia face minefield of misunderstanding
The issue of how to face up to Russia is one of the biggest foreign policy challenges for Germany's new government.
Kazakhstan unrest curtails Moscow's aggression
Andrey Gurkov
The crisis in Kazakhstan makes a Russian military operation in Ukraine less likely.
What Putin wants
Konstantin Eggert
Putin is prepared for a showdown with the West over Ukraine. He may even be seeking one, DW's Konstantin Eggert writes.
Biden and Putin hold 'constructive' phone call
The presidents of Russia and the United States spoke over the phone.
Russia insists Nord Stream 2 remains on track
Moscow says it's not seeking alternatives to the gas pipeline, despite escalating tensions with the West.
Dark times ahead
Roman Goncharenko
The dissolution of Memorial, Russia's most renowned human rights organization, is a turning point.
Kremlin 'forgot' to call critical paper to Putin event
Human error was blamed for not inviting Novaya Gazeta journalists to President Vladimir Putin's annual press conference.
Putin: 'Diverse' options to fight Western 'threat'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said NATO's actions have left his country with "nowhere to retreat."
Russia: Putin addresses Ukraine, NATO tensions
In his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not want conflict with Ukraine.
HarperCollins settles lawsuit with Roman Abramovich
The publisher settled with Russian oligarch Abramovich in a libel dispute over Catherine Belton's book "Putin's People."
Scholz, Putin discuss Ukraine tension in first call
Security concerns and tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border were high on the list of priorities for the two leaders.
Putin threatens 'military-technical' reaction to NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened a "military-technical" reaction to NATO over Ukraine.
EU keeps up sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Brussels urged Moscow to return to talks but warned of tough punitive measures should Russia invade Ukraine.
Putin, Xi reaffirm partnership in face of Western criticism
The leaders of Russia and China railed against Western meddling and praised cooperation between their countries.
Putin makes repeated calls for 'immediate' NATO talks
The Russian president is pushing Western leaders to end NATO's eastward expansion.
Russian court resumes case to disband Memorial rights group
A Moscow court is hearing prosecutors make the case for banning Russia's best-known human rights organization.
Putin says he drove taxi after fall of Soviet Union
The Russian president said he took up the profession to increase his income during hard times.
War-weariness in Russia as tension with Ukraine rises
Vladimir Putin's show of force on the Ukrainian border isn't impressing many of his voters at home.
Culture Generator: GES-2 opens in Moscow
Italian star architect Renzo Piano has converted a power plant into a culture center in Moscow.
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