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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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2018: a big year for Russia
This year, Russia will hold a presidential election, host the World Cup and attempt to tackle its economic woes.
Berlin calls for peacekeeper mandate in Ukraine
Germany's foreign minister has said Berlin wants to establish a UN peacekeeping mandate before Russia's March election.
World leaders reflect on 2017, look to 2018
Prominent leaders have promised to make the world a better place in 2018. DW rounds up some of their reflections.
Putin hopes for better relations with US, West
President Vladimir Putin has expressed his hopes for a "constructive Russian-American dialogue" in 2018.
Russia: Court upholds Navalny election ban
Russia's top court has upheld a decision barring opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in next year's election.
Putin calls St. Petersburg blast terrorist attack
The Russian president said a supermarket explosion in the country's second-largest city was an "act of terror."
The Russian election: What you need to know
Vladimir Putin aside, Russia's recently-kicked off presidential election campaign has several points of interest.
Putin here to stay – as are tensions with the West
Miodrag Soric
Russia will attract a lot of attention in 2018, due to the presidential election and the Soccer World Cup.
Russia to extend Tartus and Hmeimim bases in Syria
The deal will see Russia keep 11 warships at the Syrian Mediterranean coast city of Tartus, including nuclear vessels.
The year 2017 in 17 pictures
Donald Trump, the global refugee crisis and #MeToo — DW has the most compelling pictures of the year.
Kremlin: Navalny boycott calls likely illegal
The opposition leader has called for a boycott of the 2018 presidetial election, warning "Putin is terribly scared."
Commission rejects Navalny bid
Russian election commission bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in 2017 election.
Russia's Navalny calls for election boycott
The anti-corruption crusader is vowing to appeal the election commission's ruling.
The INF at 30 is not aging well
Will the INF missile treaty's 30th birthday be its last? Each side says the other ignores the rules, with stakes high.
Putin and Merkel talk Ukraine
The two leaders agreed on a deal to bring Russian ceasefire observers back to eastern Ukraine.
US sanctions Chechen head and Putin ally Kadyrov
The US has imposed sanctions on five Russians, including Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya and a Putin ally.
Serbia balances between Russia and the West
As Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with his Russian counterpart, will Serbia have to choose sides?
Russia's RT to launch French channel
Russia's RT is to go on air in France, where President Emmanuel Macron has accused it of spreading "propaganda."
Putin thanks Trump for helping foil attack on St. Petersburg
Putin has thanked his US counterpart for supplying intelligence to Russia's security body on an "Islamic State" cell.
Opinion: Easy game for Vladimir Putin
Putin's annual press conference says as much about Russian journalists as it does about Putin, Miodrag Soric says.
Trump thanks Putin for praising US economy
In a phone call, the two also discussed the crisis in North Korea and bilateral relations.
Russia threatens to block Twitter, YouTube
Russia's media regulators are demanding Twitter and YouTube delete the accounts of "undesired" NGOs.
Putin slams opposition in large press conference
The Kremlin is not afraid of rivals, but Russians "will not stand" for Ukraine-style coups, said Vladimir Putin.
Opinions on a resurgent Russia
DW's Moscow correspondent asks Russians for their views on their country and President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's Putin must 'win the peace' in Syria: UN
The UN's top mediator has urged the Russian president to push Damascus to accept new elections.
'Russia chose to interfere in US elections'
US Senator Marco Rubio says talk of US President Donald Trump's impeachment is premature.
The ROC confirms its athletes may compete in Pyeongchang
The ROC has confirmed what everybody already knew: Russian athletes will compete at the Winter Olympics.
Putin: Russia's wartime president
Is Russia's saber-rattling simply a campaign ploy to aid Vladimir Putin's re-election, or genuine cause for concern?
Russia, Egypt sign deal for nuclear power plant
Moscow and Cairo have agreed to build Egypt's first nuclear plant, in a sign of growing ties between the two nations.
Russia's Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops in Syria
More than two years after joining the conflict, the Russian president has announced Moscow's partial departure.
Putin and Erdogan to discuss Jerusalem
The two men agree that US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital is a bad idea.
Putin's fortress
Ingo Mannteufel
Russia's president has announced he will run for re-election, and of course he will win
US to honor slain Russian politician Boris Nemtsov
D.C. Council considering legislation to rename Russian Embassy plaza in honour of Russian dissident.
Vladimir Putin: 'Russia will not boycott Winter Olympics'
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will not prevent athletes from competing at the 2018 Winter Games.
Putin to run for president again in 2018
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced his intention to run for president in March next year.
Opinion: A victory for the IOC
The IOC has flexed its muscles by banning Russia from the Winter Olympics, but work remains to rid sports of drugs.
'Russia is a toxic state'
Russian sociologist Lev Gudkov explains why Vladimir Putin's likely re-election as Russian president is dangerous.
Chechnya's Kadyrov 'ready to resign'
Ramzan Kadyrov, who has led Russia's Chechnya republic since 2007, has said it is his "dream" to step down.
Putin signs 'foreign agents' media law
Russia's president has approved a controversial bill to label internationally funded media outlets as "foreign agents."
Russia likely to scale down military in Syria
Russia's military force in Syria could be significantly reduced before the end of the year.
Sudan president asks Russia for protection from US
During a visit to Russia, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has said that his country needed protection from the US.
Russia summons French envoy
The French deputy ambassador to Mosocw has been summoned after the arrest of oligarch Suleiman Kerimov in Nice.
Russian senators pass 'foreign agent' media law
The law, once signed by Putin, would require foreign-funded media outlets in Russia to register as foreign agents.
Putin, Trump discuss Syria in hour-plus call
The presidents of Russia and the US spoke about the situation in Syria and a coordination of anti-terror efforts.
Putin claims Syrian war 'wrapping up' in talks with Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad, the Kremlin has revealed.
German spy chief warns against Russian ambition
Germany's top spy, Bruno Kahl, has delivered a dramatic warning about Russia's military ambitions in the European Union.
Trump backtracks on Russia meddling defense
US President Trump has said he backs the conclusion of intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the 2016 election.
Trump remarks ruffle feathers
Trump said he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s denials of meddling in the 2016 US election.
Trump & Putin 'agree on Syria,' brush off election meddling
The US president and his Russian counterpart have agreed to keep fighting IS in Syria.
Inside Europe: A muted celebration of the Russian Revolution
Tuesday, November 7th marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Bolshevik, or Russian, Revolution. It was an event that led to the establishment of the Soviet Union and changed the world. But celebrations to mark the centenary were muted and it was a routine working day for President Vladimir Putin. Helen Seeney asked Emily Sherwin, who’s with DW’s Moscow Bureau, to explain why.
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