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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Russia opposition leader Navalny freed from prison
Alexi Navalny has been released from prison after serving a 30-day sentence for staging illegal protests.
German election fraud: The Putin connection
A German court has sentenced five local lawmakers for election fraud, including a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin.
Japan slams 'deplorable' Russian undersea cables
A territorial spat over the Kuril Islands has been a stumbling block to reconciliation since the end of World War II.
As G7 argues, Putin and Xi highlight friendship
While networking at the SCO, Russia's Putin also signaled a desire for a one-one-one with US President Donald Trump.
Russia's Putin rejects G7 criticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin also hinted at a possible meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Russia and China show unity as US relations falter
The neighboring giants stress the value of a strategic partnership, at a time of faltering relations with the US.
Russia World Cup: How safe and comfortable will fans feel?
Hooligans, hackers and discrimination: Despite the headlines, Russia says fans should feel welcome and safe.
Inside Europe: A push to bring Putin in from the cold
Russian President Vladimir Putin was given a warm welcome in Vienna this week, in fact he was on a state visit and given full military honours. No other western capital has extended such hospitality since Russia annexed Ukraine and the EU reacted with sanctions on Moscow. Kerry Skyring reports from Vienna on the Austrian push to bring Putin in from the cold.
Putin: US tariffs on allies amount to sanctions
Russia's Vladimir Putin has described the latest US steel tariffs against its long-term allies as unjust "sanctions."
What would you ask Vladimir Putin?
DW took to the streets of Moscow to find out what people want to know from their president.
Putin's political prisoner looks to Merkel
The cousin of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who is jailed in Russia, says she hopes Angela Merkel can help free him.
President Putin lobbies for lifting EU sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin chose Vienna as his first port of call for a visit to the West following his election.
Putin: Russia does not want to split EU
Russia's Putin has expressed desire to repair ties with the EU, insisting he does not want to divide the 28-nation bloc.
If you build it, will they keep coming?
The World Cup will be held in 12 Russian football arenas. Cities don't know how they'll maintain them after the hoopla.
Kremlin courts N. Korea to thwart Trump
Konstantin Eggert
The Kremlin will use every opportunity to complicate the US's North Korea policy, journalist Konstantin Eggert writes.
Babchenko: The man who came back from the dead
That's how it seemed for startled journalists who'd gathered to hear about the investigation into Babchenko's "murder."
Russia critic Bill Browder briefly arrested in Spain
Putin nemesis Bill Browder was arrested then released in Madrid over a Russian Interpol warrant.
World War II land row hangs over Putin-Abe meeting
Progress appears to be being made over the disputed Kuril Islands-Northern Territories which have marred relations.
French president proposes joint initiatives in Russia
In Russia during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, French President Macron is seeking joint initiatives.
Merkel meets Putin amid tense relations
Merkel was critical on press and cultural freedom as well as an overnight ceasefire breach in Ukraine.
Syria's Assad makes unexpected visit to Russia
The Syrian and Russian leaders discussed military and political issues as well as economic ties and reconstruction.
Germany’s illusions about Putin and Russia
Ingo Mannteufel
It would be naive to think that Putin's Russia is the better partner than Trump's US, says DW's Ingo Mannteufel.
'Syria — a trap for Russia'
Russian politician Grigory Yavlinsky says Putin's policy of protecting the Syrian regime is not in Russia's interest.
Russia unveils bridge to Crimea
The controversial Crimean Bridge links the southern Krasnodar region with the Crimean city of Kerch.
Stammtisch - The Eurovision edition
Known for the politics as much as the music, Eurovision can shed more light on EU relations than a Brussels summit. So which EU leader has the winning style? Is Merkel on key? Should Macron fire the backing dancers? Stammtisch hosts Damien McGuinness and Michaela Küfner are joined this week by The Economist’s Jeremy Cliffe and the Körber Stiftung’s Liana Fix to award the coveted “douze points.”
Russia commemorates Soviet WWII victory
The Russian military showed off its latest technology as recently re-elected President Putin spoke to cheering crowds.
Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Putin in Moscow
The leaders of Israel and Russia are set to discuss war in Syria where their two nations support opposing sides.
DW Business – Europe & Africa
Putin plans to revitalise Russian economy - Nestlé to pay $7.2bn for Starbucks marketing rights
What's behind Putin's new limousine?
Here's what we know about the Russian-made car.
Schröder gets front row seat to Putin's inauguration
Ex-Chancellor Schröder's prominent place at Vladimir Putin's swearing in has raised eyebrows in Germany and abroad.
What to expect from Putin's next term
Will he continue on his present course? Experts agree: Vladimir Putin's increasingly authoritarian rule is here to stay.
Russia's Navalny released day after mass protests
Nearly 1,600 protesters were arrested during anti-Putin protests across the country.
EU condemns Russia protest arrests
The EU has slammed mass arrests in Russia during protests against recently re-elected President Vladimir Putin.
Hundreds arrested at anti-Putin protests across Russia
Under the banner "He is not our tsar," Russians have taken to the streets to decry a fourth term by Vladimir Putin.
Ex-FBI director Comey's memos detail Trump conversations
The memos reveal conversations between Trump and Comey on the Russia probe, prostitutes and jailing journalists.
Merkel plans Putin meetup amid Syria crisis
The German chancellor has partially blamed Russia for a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Goodbye, America: Moscow's new US sanctions
Russia's strongest response yet to US sanctions is taking shape. Washington and its allies are in the crosshairs.
Ready to help, but not militarily: Germany's Syria stance
Angela Merkel has told reporters that Germany would not take part in military action in Syria, but would seek to help.
Who will pay for Russia's World Cup stadiums?
Kaliningrad's stadium could quickly come to symbolize the financial burden that Russia will have after the World Cup.
Lavrov-Ri talks show depth of Russia-N. Korea ties
As Pyongyang seeks support from a traditional ally, Russia is keen to play a significant role on the global stage.
Russia vetoes UN bill on Syrian attack
Moscow has knocked back a US proposal on investigating an alleged chemical weapons attack targeting Douma, Syria.
Russia suffering under new US sanctions
Russia's stock market looks unlikely to recover from its sanctions-sparked crash anytime soon.
Alone at last
Konstantin Eggert
The Kremlin was unprepared for the US and allies to give it a taste of its own medicine, Konstantin Eggert writes.
Sanctions on Russia – just for show?
Despite sanctions, the Kremlin is sticking to its course and Vladimir Putin's power has only grown.
Turkey and Russia's atomic connection
Turkey is breaking ground on a Russian-backed nuclear plant – but experts are skeptical of the deal.
Putin and Trump to meet in US
President Trump has invited his Russian counterpart to the US for a visit, despite recently ejecting 60 diplomats.
Russia holds day of mourning for blaze victims
As citizens voice their mistrust of authorities, politicians and locals appear to be talking past one another.
Who are Putin and Russia's allies in Germany
Former chancellor Gerhard Schröder is by no means Russia's only friend in the Federal Republic of Germany.
EU majority stands with UK on Russia
Seventeen states plan to expel Russian diplomats, but ranks aren't entirely closed, Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.
Putin's diplomatic catastrophe
Konstantin Eggert
The Kremlin will continue fighting with the West, and a diplomatic boycott will not stop it, says Konstantin Eggert.
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