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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Putin: Russia will 'firmly' defend interests
Putin denounced the return of "Russophobia," as the country marked the 76th anniversary of victory in World War II.
Strained diplomatic relations: Russia and the West
Tit-for-tat expulsions of foreign diplomats have strained Russia's relations with Central Europe. So what happens now?
Navalny lawyer in extremism case detained
Authorities have declared Alexei Navalny's regional campaign offices declared "extremist."
Joe Biden's presidency 100 days on: What's been achieved?
Joe Biden set ambitious goals for his first 100 days, but some goals are still waiting to be fulfilled.
Alexei Navalny appears via video link for appeal hearing
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has appeared in public for the first time since ending a hunger strike.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy hopeful about meeting Putin
The talks about a new ceasefire in Ukraine are already "at the finish line," said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Opinion: Putin counts on the EU to help him again
Konstantin Eggert
Putin is out to crush opponents and buy loyalty, meaning Ukraine may be off the cards, writes DW's Konstantin Eggert.
Putin warns against crossing Russia's 'red line'
Russia's response to threats will be "asymmetrical, quick and tough," said President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy invites Putin to meet in conflict zone
Kyiv has accused Russia of a massive troop buildup near the border, which Russia claims is a training exercise.
Alexei Navalny in a fight for his life
The state of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny's health is making headlines, his supporters urge protests.
Is Russia behind the 2014 Czech munition depot blasts?
Czech authorities say Russian agents are to blame for two blasts that rocked munition depot in 2014.
US ambassador to Russia to return home for talks
The US ambassador in Moscow is returning home for consultations amid rising tensions.
Russian officials move Alexei Navalny to prison hospital
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has been moved from a penal colony to a hospital in another prison, officials say
Celebrities pen open plea to Putin for Navalny's health care
The letter called on the president to provide treatment to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is on hunger strike.
Is Joe Biden eyeing a deal with Russia's Putin?
Konstantin Eggert
New US sanctions against the Kremlin interests are not as harsh as one may think, writes Konstantin Eggert.
Biden and Putin talk Ukraine, possible meeting
US President Joe Biden urged his Russian counterpart to reconsider deploying more troops near the Ukrainian border.
Russia marks Cosmonautics Day — in pictures
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became famous worldwide after his 108-minute flight above the earth.
German lawmakers decry 'torture' of Navalny
As Alexei Navalny's health deteriorates, German lawmakers called on the Council of Europe to look into his imprisonment.
Russian agents raid home of prominent journalist
The raid is the latest crackdown on an opposition journalist by the Russian authorities.
Russia deploys troops, decries escalation with Ukraine
Moscow says its troop movements are a response to "provocative actions" by Kyiv, as the West urges Russia to pull back.
Opinion: Putin hedges his bets on Ukraine
Konstantin Eggert
The Russian strongman is trying to force the US and EU to pressure Ukraine's government, DW's Konstantin Eggert writes.
Germany urges Russia to reduce troops near Ukraine
Germany and Russia discussed concerns about tensions between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces.
Is Russia about to launch an attack in eastern Ukraine?
Russia has reportedly sent thousands of troops to the Ukraine border. Is an invasion imminent?
Putin signs law allowing him two more terms
The Russian president has signed legislation that gives him the right to run for two more consecutive terms.
Lithuania's challenge to China is risky, but clever
Konstantin Eggert
Lithuania's snub of China is a reminder of what trans-Atlantic solidarity means in the 21st century.
Kremlin targets TikTok over critical content
As Russia tightens its grip on social media platforms, video-sharing platform TikTok is on the radar.
Can vaccine visitors boost Russia's image?
Though Russia's borders are mostly closed, the Kremlin seems to be permitting vaccine trips to Moscow for noncitizens.
Merkel, Macron, Putin discuss Sputnik V vaccine
The three leaders talked about issues of global security as well as the possibility of authorizing the Sputnik vaccine.
Biden invites leaders to online climate summit
Forty world leaders have been invited for the summit, including Russian President Putin and Chinese President Jinping.
Biden confronts Russia and China: But can the US win?
Joe Biden plays hardball with both China and Russia. So, what's he hoping to achieve?
Biden confronts Russia and China: But can the US win?
Joe Biden plays hardball with both China and Russia. So, what's he hoping to achieve?
Navalny's health worsens in penal colony
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is suffering poor health as he serves a prison sentence in a penal colony.
Why not even Putin can persuade Russians to get a vaccine
Russia's vaccine is widely available. But it has a trust problem even the Russian president may not be able to solve.
Putin quips that Biden comments reflect US' own issues
Putin has brushed aside comments by US President Joe Biden, who said he thought the Russian leader was a killer.
Navalny in prison: 'Friendly concentration camp'
Alexei Navalny is serving his jail term in a penal colony east of Moscow.
Navalny describes prison as 'concentration camp'
The Kremlin critic joked that he had no idea it was possible to construct such a facility so close to Moscow.
Russian police raid opposition conference
Russian authorities detained some 200 people, including scores of opposition politicians, at a Moscow forum.
Is the Kremlin scared of TikTok bloggers?
Politics suddenly flooded TikTok during recent opposition protests. The Kremlin fears it could be there to stay.
Alexei Navalny apparently moved from prison
Meanwhile, dozens of Western countries have called on Russia to release the Kremlin critic.
Prominent Russian rights group closes amid crackdown
Activist Lev Ponomarev has announced the dissolution of his For Human Rights movement, as the pressure on NGOs rises.
UN experts urge international probe of Navalny poisoning
Two top UN officials have demanded the "immediate release" of the Kremlin critic from a Russian penal colony.
Russian opposition marks Boris Nemtsov killing
His supporters have gathered in Moscow to mourn the killing of the late opposition politician in 2015.
News editor's arrest reveals Russia's tighter grip on media
Sergei Smirnov, the editor of online platform Mediazona, spent 15 days in a detention center for retweeting a joke.
'Running away would be a gift to the Kremlin'
A Russian dissident told DW about an investigation into the state security agency's suspected role in his poisoning.
Russian prosecutors urge fine for Navalny in slander case
The jailed opposition leader is accused of insulting a Russian World War II veteran.
Navalny supporters hold Valentine's Day protests
Protesters across Russia tried a new tactic to support the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny without being arrested.
Navalny back in court in slander case
The Kremlin critic could face more jail time over a defamation case for describing a World War II veteran as a traitor.
Russia's free mass vaccination program on a roll
Russia's COVID-19 infections have been falling and restrictions in the country have been loosened.
From teacher to 'enemy of state' in Russia
How Daria Apakhonchich found herself labeled a "foreign agent" in Russia.
Is Russia distorting GPS signals to protect Putin?
Could Russia be interfering with satellite systems to protect a certain palace connected to the president?
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