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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Russia shows off Arctic tech in 2017 Victory Day parade
Thousands of soldiers marched in the traditional parade on the 72nd anniversary of Soviet forces capturing Berlin.
'Russia will always side with forces of peace'
Russia showcased its military might at the 72nd Victory Day parade, with Putin urging international cooperation.
Obama warned Trump about Flynn
Former President Barack Obama reportedly warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser.
Putin backs probe into gay torture in Chechnya
Putin said he backs a probe into 'rumors' gays have been tortured in Chechnya.
Conviction of Russian opposition activist Navalny upheld
A Russian court has upheld a five-year suspended sentence for opposition leader Alexei Navalny. T
Putin: Syria no fly zones could cement ceasefire
Russia's Vladimir Putin is confident that "safe zones" in Syria's rebel-held areas would deliver a ceasefire that holds.
Turkish-Russian relations face hurdles
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet again, but ties between their counties still haven't returned to normal.
Trump talks Syria 'safe zones' with Putin
The Kremlin has emphasized "future coordination" between Moscow and Washington to fight terrorism in Syria.
Russia's languid economy
Western-imposed sanctions and a slew of structural problems have sucked the momentum out of the Russian economy.
Merkel faces Putin in tense press conference
Merkel has pressured Putin to protect gays in Chechnya and take into account rights of anti-government protesters.
Merkel, Putin and Sochi
Angela Merkel has met with Vladimir Putin on the Black Sea coast. Is he interested in honest dialogue?
Hundreds protest Putin in Moscow, St. Petersburg
Anti-Putin activists have called on demonstrators to gather in several cities across Russia.
Russia outlaws Khodorkovsky-backed NGOs
Moscow has banned three NGOs linked to former oil tycoon and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Russia steps in as Ukraine cuts power in east
Ukraine has cut off the supply of electricity to an eastern part of the country controlled by pro-Russian separatists.
Abe, Putin and the territorial row
The Japanese and Russian leaders will meet for two days of talks to tackle the tricky contention between their nations.
Opposition petitions to annul Turkish vote
Turkey's main opposition party has asked the electoral board to annul the results of Sunday's referendum.
Trump takes a risk with Erdogan
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Turkey's president on his referendum victory - a risky political move.
Gay men flee persecution in Chechnya
Afer reports of an ongoing anti-gay purge in Chechnya, the Russian LGBT Network has helped dozens escape.
'Mother of all bombs' - what has it achieved?
DW examines the reasons behind the US attack, and whether IS really poses a big threat to the US in Afghanistan.
Tense exchange in first Tillerson-Lavrov meeting
The US Secretary of State was seeking to push Moscow to end its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
G7 to Russia: Help end war in Syria
The two-day meeting in the Tuscan city of Lucca started on Monday amid tensions between Russia and the West over the conflict in Syria, just days after US airstrikes on Syrian government forces raised questions about Washington's strategy.
G7 to ramp up pressure on Russia over Syria
Foreign Ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations meet in Italy as tensions escalate over Syria.
Putin and Rouhani condemn US Syria strike
Washington's UN ambassador, Nikki Haley, meanwhile, has said Syria's President Bashar al-Assad cannot stay in power.
The US sends a warning to Assad and Putin
Kersten Knipp
The US missile attack in Syria may have been a symbol of hope, says DW's Kersten Knipp.
Between anger and damage control
Moscow has criticized the US missile strikes against a Syrian airbase, while also conducting damage control.
Russia, Belarus repair ties in wake of protests
Russia and Belarus have moved towards a rapprochement after a series of disputes between the traditional allies.
St. Petersburg metro hit by deadly blast
At least 14 people have been killed and about 49 injured in a suspected "terror attack" in the St. Petersburg subway.
Russia protests fizzle as police clamp down
About three dozen of an estimated 100 protesters were arrested as they sought to demonstrate in Moscow.
Trade war over tomatoes?
Turkey has moved to counter a Russian embargo on certain Turkish products with a sharp increase on tariffs for grain.
Putin bungles a peculiar choice of quote
If you're going to deny something, you probably shouldn't be using this quote.
Putin: US election meddling claims 'lies'
As US senators ramped up claims that Putin ordered a systematic subversion of the US election, he denounced such "lies."
Russian students fighting 'absurdity'
Young Russians who took to the streets on Sunday tell DW why they decided to protest.
Young Kremlin critics push for change
Russia's largest protests in five years, led mostly by young people rallying against corruption, have surprised many.
Belarusian opposition vows to fight on amid clampdown
The opposition in Belarus has said it will keep pushing the regime toward dialogue as clampdown continues.
Russian opposition leader Navalny arrested
Anti-corruption protests have been held across dozens of cities in Russia, leading to hundreds of arrests.
Late Russian whistleblower's lawyer injured
The lawyer for the family of whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky is in hospital after a fall from his fourth-floor apartment.
Ukrainian MP: Former Trump aide 'hid money'
Paul Manafort, former campaign chairman to US President Trump, has been accused of concealing a payment of $750,000.
Putin says Merkel expected to visit Moscow
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to visit Moscow in May, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's strategy in the Middle East
Russia has intensified its involvement in Libya. Moscow's military deployment follows a new Middle East strategy.
Putin, Erdogan hail close military ties
The leaders of Russia and Turkey have pledged to continue working together closely on military operations in Syria.
Russia lifts Turkish onion ban
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Moscow to discuss the two countries' roles in the Syria conflict.
'Putin uses Turkey to weaken the West'
Turkish military strategist Metin Gurcan claims that Russia seeks to weaken the West, using Turkey to achieve this goal.
German Foreign Minister Gabriel fears arms race with Russia
Gabriel has also called for conventional disarmament while meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow.
Netanyahu, Putin and radical Shiites
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is meeting Russian President Putin. On the agenda: Syria and Iran.
2017: A miserable year for Europe?
The West is likely to seriously be put to the test in 2017, DW's Barbara Wesel writes.
Russians rally to honor Kremlin-foe Nemtsov
Regime opponents have marched in several cities to mark two years since Russian politician Boris Nemtsov was killed.
Russia releases Amnesty prisoner of conscience
The dissident had complained of torture and abuse.
Estrangement from history
In February 1917, the reign of the Romanov czars came to an end, but few in Russia are aware of how it happened.
Unrequited love
Juri Rescheto
The new US president was too popular in Russia. Now, Donald Trump is being dropped down a notch.
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