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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Inside Europe 16.01.2020
A political shake-up in Russia – Power-sharing returns to Northern Ireland – Salvaging the Iran nuclear deal – Going for Gold at the Winter Youth Olympics – Erdogan’s “crazy project” - Harry and Megan’s legal battle - US climate scientists head to Europe – The abortion debate in Greece
Russia approves Mishustin as new prime minister
The little-known head of Russia's tax service is taking over after the government's shock resignation.
How Putin could remain in power beyond 2024
Roman Goncharenko
The Russian president has announced far-reaching constitutional reforms, which have one primary beneficiary: himself.
Russia to get new prime minister after government resigns
Russia will soon get a new PM — with Mikhail Mishustin, who heads the country's tax service, tapped to take on the role.
Putin proposes more powers for parliament
The Russian president's term will end in 2024, with the constitution currently requiring him to step down.
Poland protests Holocaust commemoration snub
Russia, Poland and Israel are engaged in a diplomatic spat surrounding the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust.
Merkel and Putin push ahead with pipeline
The Russian and German leaders confirm that the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline will operate, despite US sanctions.
German, Russian goals align amid Mideast tension
Conflicts and a shifting balance in the Middle East could push Berlin and Moscow closer.
Turkey and Russia to jointly open TurkStream pipeline
Russia and Turkey may be moving closer together, but Wednesday's meeting is set to lay bare some deep divides.
Poland's Duda to forego Holocaust memorial event in Israel
President Duda's government said it was 'inadmissible' to invite Russia's Putin to speak but not the leader of Poland.
Putin's power games may get out of hand
Konstantin Eggert
Russia's strongman has carved out an outsize role in the Middle East — but with tensions high, he must now be careful.
Putin invites Merkel to discuss Iran crisis
The pair plan to discuss the Iran escalation, as well as the conflicts in Ukraine, Libya and Syria.
Poland versus Putin: Dispute over history
The Russian strongman's claims about WWII have further chilled already cold relations between Moscow and Warsaw.
Putin's promises, 20 years on: A fact check
The ex-spy took (interim) power in 2000, promising much. Two decades later, the Russian strongman is still in charge.
Ukraine, pro-Russia separatists exchange prisoners
The swap may indicate the start of a better working relationship between Kyiv and Moscow.
Poland summons Russian envoy over WWII spat
The nations dispute the role of Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact of non-aggression in the lead-up to WWII.
Germans fear Trump more than Kim and Putin
When asked who posed the greatest threat to world peace, Germans pointed to one person — the US president.
Putin slams eastern Europe while talking to troops
Russia's leader has again bristled at an EU resolution assigning some blame to the Soviet Union in the breakout of WWII.
Germany's policy on Russia: Silence implies consent
Perception — not what actually happened — is everything. That is why it is imperative to talk to Russia in clear terms.
Putin doubts man-made climate change, backs Trump
The Russian president has turned heads with comments on climate change, the Ukrainian conflict and Trump's impeachment.
Russia: Six Jehovah's Witnesses given prison sentences
Moscow has outlawed the fringe Christian group, saying they are dangerous extremists.
Inside Europe: Progress in Ukraine talks
Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy have agreed to implement a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. The Russian and Ukrainian presidents met during the week for the first time to discuss the conflict centered on Ukraine's Donbass region which is currently held by separatist militants. Keith Walker speaks with DW's Ukraine correspondent, Nick Connolly, was in Paris for the summit.
Russian TNT pulls Zelenskiy's sitcom from air
Russian broadcaster TNT stopped showing sitcom "Servant of the People," after airing it for just one day.
Putin condemns EU stance on Nazi-Soviet WWII pact
Russia's president has branded the EU's stance on the German-Soviet pre-war non-aggression pact a "shameless lie."
Russian film festival fights censorship with 'Zapovednik'
Russia is restricting artistic freedoms. But an animated satire is a weapon the Artdocfest is using to fight back.
Putin calls Berlin murder victim a 'bandit'
The German government says there's evidence Russia is behind the killing, but Putin denied involvement.
Putin, Zelenskiy meet for summit on Ukraine conflict
The long-awaited talks between Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany aim to revive the stalled 2015 Minsk Agreement.
Putin, Zelenskiy set to face off in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants peace — but any concessions in Paris could spark an outcry at home.
Belarus crowds rally against closer Russia relations
Residents of the landlocked country have been demonstrating against warmer relations with Moscow.
Merkel to meet Putin amid tensions over Berlin murder
Germany has expelled two diplomats over Russia's suspected involvement in the murder of a Georgian citizen in Berlin.
Putin's not afraid
Konstantin Eggert
Should Germany impose sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin would retaliate, DW's Konstantin Eggert writes.
Stifling Russian journalists
Ingo Mannteufel
By creating a climate of fear, the government is forcing reporters to self-censor, DW's Ingo Mannteufel writes.
Russia, China launch giant pipeline project
China and Russia's leaders opened the giant 3000-kilometer "Power of Siberia" pipeline project on Monday.
Why Russian doctors are fed up
Overtime and bad pay are normal for staff working in state-run hospitals. Many work side jobs just to make ends meet.
Ukraine's Oleg Sentsov picks up EU's top human rights prize
Following his release from a Russian prison, the filmmaker and activist has finally picked up the Sakharov Prize.
Specter of MH17 haunts Kremlin
Konstantin Eggert
Russian involvement in the downing of flight MH17 could lead all the way to the Kremlin.
Putin and Zelenskiy agree to Paris talks on Ukraine
The renewed effort to revive their "Normandy format" follows several breakthroughs over the summer.
China and Russia slam 'protectionist bullying'
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have both railed against increasing protectionism.
Russian court rejects facial recognition technology ban
Moscow plans to expand its program of facial recognition and has rejected a push to make the technology illegal.
Russia orders closure of prominent rights group
Russia's Supreme Court has ordered the disbandment of a rights group led by an outspoken critic of President Putin.
Russia's internet law a 'new level' of censorship
A law has come into force in Russia enabling authorities to disconnect users from the global internet.
Russia's opportunistic partnership with Africa
Isaac Mugabi
This renewed Russia-Africa partnership could become another debt trap for Africa, writes DW's Isaac Mugabi.
Erdogan's big win
Erkan Arikan
The deal that Russia and Turkey struck at the expense of Kurds benefits Erdogan above all, DW's Erkan Arikan writes.
Vladimir Putin opens first Russia-Africa Summit
Putin has welcomed thousands of African leaders to discuss politics and business "worth billions of dollars."
Turkey: Europeans 'should be thankful to our soldiers'
The Turkish and Russian presidents are meeting in Sochi as the five-day cease-fire expires. What's next?
Medvedev in Belgrade: From Russia, with love
While Brussels is reluctant to draw western Balkan countries closer to the EU, the Kremlin is taking action in Serbia.
Northern Syria: How stable is the cease-fire?
Washington and Ankara have agreed to a cease-fire in northern Syria, but the deal leaves a lot of questions unanswered.
Trump's tricky Syria 'gift' to Putin
Konstantin Eggert
A closer look at Moscow's allies in the Middle East shows that "gift" could prove to be a complicated one.
Turkey's Syria offensive forces Russia into balancing act
Moscow has long supported Damascus, and Turkey's intervention may only be a temporary setback for Russian interests.
Putin courts investments in trip to Saudi Arabia
The Russian president is in Saudi Arabia seeking to capitalize on his country's growing influence in the Middle East.
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