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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Putin: Doping scandal might be US meddling
Putin said there were "major suspicions" that the US is trying to sway the voters in Russia via the doping scandal.
Putin skips revolution's 100th anniversary
Russian authorities marked the 100th anniversary of 1917 with low-key celebrations of the Bolshevik Revolution.
Why Russia hasn't dealt with its past
DW spoke to Russian historian Irina Sherbakova about the state of Russia 100 years after the Russian Revolution.
An anniversary ignored
Karl Schlögel
On the centennial of the Russian Revolution, Russians are more bewildered than reflective, Karl Schlögel writes.
Deadly typhoon deluges pre-summit Vietnam
Typhoon Damrey has swamped Vietnam, leaving tens of thousands homeless in floodwaters and claiming at least 49 lives.
Moscow’s empire - Russia’s reemergence (4)
The war in Georgia and the conflict in Ukraine exacerbated the divide between East and West.
Moscow’s empire - Russia’s reemergence (3)
Vladimir Putin’s leadership style was authoritarian and arguably autocratic early on.
Moscow’s empire - rise and fall (2)
The Berlin Wall fell and Moscow’s empire shrunk rapidly.
Moscow’s empire - rise and fall (1)
The beginning of the end: how the Soviet Union began to crumble post 1970.
Russia's Putin defends Iran deal in Tehran visit
The Russian president has strongly backed Iran and its nuclear deal with world powers
Wife of Putin bomb plot suspect killed in Ukraine
A man accused of plotting to kill Russian President Putin has been injured and his wife killed in an attack near Kyiv.
Wall of Grief confronts Stalin-era crimes
As a memorial opens to honor victims of Soviet-era political repression, a discussion about Stalin's legacy is reopened.
Russian radio host stabbed in the neck
A well-known journalist for Russia's top independent radio station has been stabbed in the throat by an attacker.
Navalny - Russia's barred presidential candidate
Opposition politician Alexei Navalny won't be allowed to stand in Russia's 2018 presidential election. Will he give up?
Putin opponent Alexei Navalny released
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is released, claiming to be much better read after 20 days in detention.
From Russian socialite to Putin opponent
Ksenia Sobchak, a journalist and reality TV star, is ready to take on Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election.
Why does Russia need new governors?
Many regional governors in Russia have recently been fired. Is it a Kremlin strategy for the next presidential election?
'I thought my daughter was a monster'
DW presents portraits of gay men and women in Russia, where homophobia is widespread.
Putin and Erdogan — real friends?
Miodrag Soric
Are Ankara and Moscow developing a closer partnership? Miodrag Soric comments.
Navalny supporters rally on Putin's birthday
Police detained almost 140 people at the rallies which took place on Vladimir Putin's 65th birthday.
Russia tries to grow influence in Latin America
As relations with the US and EU continue to deteriorate, Russia is looking to expand its influence in Latin America.
Saudi King Salman talks Iran and oil in Russia
Saudi King Salman's arrival is Moscow is the first-ever visit by a sitting Saudi monarch to Russia.
Jon Huntsman takes up post as US ambassador to Russia
The new US ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, has presented his diplomatic credentials to Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Putin critic Navalny jailed for 20 days
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed a jail sentence before a presidential rally in St. Petersburg.
US-Russian exchange gives hope for tough times
On the 50th anniversary of the first ever US-Russian exchange program, its alumni have a different take on ties.
Russia – a new home for German businessmen?
In addition to Schröder, many other Germans have a formidable presence in the Russian business world.
Rosneft - an oil well near the Kremlin
Rosneft, in whose board ex-German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has taken up a post, enjoys close ties to the Kremlin.
Gerhard Schröder's Kremlin credentials
The former German chancellor's tie-up with a Russian energy giant has caused outrage at home in Germany.
Navalny detained ahead of rally
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained by police as he was about to get a train to a political rally.
Russia destroys last Cold War-era chemical weapons
Its decision to put an end to that deadly legacy has been met with praise.
A day at Zapad 2017: Fog and questions
Russia has repeatedly said its Zapad war games are no threat to the West. What do they look like on the ground?
Russia honors Kalashnikov with monument
The statue of the AK-47 creator is a powerful tribute and an expression of how Russia sees itself in today's world.
Russia rejects rumors of Zapad mishap
Video footage posted on social media appears to show a helicopter shooting at bystanders during the military drills.
US bans use of Kaspersky anti-virus software
Federal agencies in the US have 90 days to wipe Kaspersky software from their computers over security concerns.
Kadyrov wants to be global Muslim number one
Vladimir Putin aside, only one man in Russia is above the law. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has even loftier ambitions.
Chechnya protests for Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar’s treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority has provoked worldwide protests – including in faraway Grozny.
Putin warns of global 'catastrophe' over N Korea conflict
Meanwhile, South Korea is demonstrating its own military might with more live-fire drills.
Putin warns against 'global catastrophe' over North Korea
Putin condemned North Korea's actions, but said that Western powers must avoid "ramping up military hysteria."
Putin the teacher gets an 'F'
Juri Rescheto
Six months before Russia's presidential election, Vladimir Putin wants to show that he's just like everyone else.
Putin lectures Russian schoolchildren
Ahead of upcoming elections, this year's visit could aim to show the Kremlin hasn't lost control of young people.
Netanyahu warns Putin about the rise of Iran
The Israeli leader has accused Iran of filling the void in Syria left by the so-called 'Islamic State.'
Russian anti-abortion group fights and prays for ban
A Russian anti-abortion group claims it has collected a million signatures supporting a ban of the procedure.
Survey: Putin more trustworthy than Trump
Although both leaders have low approval ratings globally, citizens in many countries trust Putin over Trump.
Ex-Russian minister takes aim at Putin ally
Russia's former economy minister has accused the head of Rosneft and the FSB intelligence service of entrapping him.
Five friendships in politics
There's no better time than Friendship Day to take a look at some presidential BFFs.
Inside Europe: Who 'Trumped' whom?
Charles Maynes reports from Moscow about the tit for tat spat between Presidents Trump and Putin.
Why Stalin is causing a classroom storm in Russia
A Russian court case about a blacklisted history book has raised "health concerns" over teaching Stalin's crimes.
Kremlin tells US to cut diplomatic staff in sanctions row
Moscow accused the US of hiding behind "exceptionalism" and asked it to cut diplomatic staff in Russia.
Russians protest state censorship of the internet
Is Russia spinning for change?
A warning issued by Russia's consumer protection service is thought to have an undercurrent of political suppression.
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