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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Russia seeks influence in Libya
Moscow hosted Libyan war Khalifa Haftar at the Kremlin last week. What are Russia's goals in Libya?
Russian patriarch blesses Putin-backed Paris church
The church is viewed as both a religious and political move to exert Russian influence in the heart of France.
Uzbekistan votes to elect second-ever president
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the prime minister of the late strongman Islam Karimov, is expected to easily carry the election.
Russia, Japan vow to resolve island dispute
Russia's foreign minister has warned Tokyo not to expect quick progress on territorial disputes.
Putin's little helper?
The victory of Francois Fillon in the French primaries could portend closer ties to Russia.
Ice skater causes outrage with Holocaust routine
A performance featuring Russian ice skaters dressed as concentration camp inmates has been slammed on social media.
Moscow's Long Shadow
In 2006 former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko died of radioactive polonium poisoning in London.
Putin's celebrity circle
It's no secret that Russia's president has surrounded himself with Hollywood celebrities.
Putin to ‘normalize’ ties with US, Trump
Putin says he will work with US President-elect Donald Trump to mend US-Russian relations.
APEC scrambles for more free trade options
Delegates attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum are demanding that free trade policies continue.
Obama's visit much more than 'Goodbye, Berlin'
Following Donald Trump's victory in the US elections, President Obama appears to be pursuing one last political mission.
Assad: Trump could be 'natural ally'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Trump could be an ally if his actions match his campaign rhetoric.
Trump and President Putin hold telephone call
Moscow has said Trump and Putin aim to create "constructive cooperation" between their two countries.
Inside Europe: Russia Loves Trump
In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has hailed the wisdom of American voters after electing Donald Trump as President. From Moscow, Charles Maynes has this look at why the Kremlin feels a Trump White House may be the best thing since borsch and black bread.
Russia backs Trump
Moscow is leaving little doubt about which future US president the Kremlin would prefer.
Steven Seagal given Russian citizenship
The action star was granted Russian citizenship by a decree from President Vladimir Putin.
A look at the Syrian Arab News Agency
SANA is Syria's public international news agency. It has covered Syria's nightlife and tourism, among other topics.
Slight optimism after Putin visit to Berlin
"Better this than nothing" was the reaction after Vladimir Putin's first visit to Germany since 2013.
Ukraine summit in Berlin
Leaders from Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France are meeting in Berlin for talks on the stalled Ukrainian peace process.
Putin to visit Berlin
German Chancellor Merkel is due to meet the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and France in Berlin on Wednesday.
EU still has room for action
Barbara Wesel
Brussels is wavering when it comes to standing up to President Vladimir Putin, says Barbara Wesel.
US, Britain mulling sanctions over Aleppo attacks
John Kerry and Boris Johnson have said their governments are considering new sanctions against Moscow and Damascus.
Putin: No plans to 'influence' US election
Moscow would welcome any US leader who is willing to work with Russia, President Vladimir Putin has told reporters.
Inside Europe
The race for the White House: what's in it for Europe?- Has Putin played a bad hand? - The unmasking of writer Elena Ferrante - Is sexism alive and kicking in the Czech Republic? - A controversial waterfront development in Belgrade - The spectre of history between Poland and Ukraine - How blue caped entrepreneurs are trying to put the fun back into French finances.
Modi prepares to host BRICS leaders
The leaders of the world's key emerging economies are meeting over the weekend to seek ways to boost their club.
Putin cancels Paris trip amid Syria tension
Vladimir Putin has cancelled his planned trip to France to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Five stages in Russian-Turkish relations
For Putin's Istanbul visit, DW looks back at the most important stages in recent Russian-Turkish relations.
Kiriyenko is no reformer in the Kremlin
Former liberal reformer Kiriyenko is the new man in the Kremlin, but it is unlikely he will bring change.
Putin halts US-Russian plutonium deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to a deal with the US on the disposing of weapons-grade plutonium.
Nemtsov murder goes to trial in Moscow
The outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin was silenced under mysterious circumstances in February 2015.
Russia has a risky Syria policy
Russia has spent the past year openly fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's troops. But why?
Putin appoints new foreign spy boss
Russian President Putin has appointed the country's former parliamentary speaker as the new head of its spy agency.
Gabriel campaigns for better ties with Moscow
German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel urged Russia to show more cooperation in peace talks for Syria.
Germany's Gabriel talks sanctions, Syria with Putin
The Vice Chancellor wants to build bridges between Germany and Russia, despite controversy over his visit back home.
Russian opposition bemoans voter apathy
The Kremlin's victory in Sunday's poll comes after one of the poorest voter turnouts in history.
Putin's party wins parliamentary election
Russia's ruling United Russia and other parties that back the Kremlin have secured sweeping control over parliament.
Russian elections: Trying to look democratic
After mass protests five years ago, the Russian government has worked to make Sunday's parliamentary election seem fair.
Kremlin's firm grip
Ingo Mannteufel
There is little to get excited about regarding Sunday's Russian parliamentary elections, says DW's Ingo Mannteufel.
Reporter - What Hope for Russia's Opposition?
Nikolai Lyaskin is fighting for a seat in Russia’s parliament – not easy for a Putin critic.
Russian protesters get creative
As protesting gets increasingly difficult in Russia, one group of activists has its own way of voicing dissent.
Uzbekistani plov in a Russian kommunalka
The communal apartments are akin to flat shares, but their makeup is usually completely random. Juri Rescheto visits.
Visiting Putin's portraitist
Nikas Safronov fuses artistic talent with business acumen, making millions for painting portraits of powerful people.
Clinton: Trump 'totally unqualified'
Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has urged voters to stop her "scary" presidential opponent.
Trump, Clinton grilled on national security
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has told a TV forum that Russia's president is "far more" of a leader than Obama.
Erdogan urges 'safe zone' in Syria
The Turkish president has urged his American and Russian counterparts to establish a no-fly zone in Syria.
Germany pushes Russia for peace in Syria, Ukraine
Germany's foreign minister has urged Russia to finalize a ceasefire in Syria with the US.
Abe and Putin meet to mark new era in ties
The two leaders have met to discuss resolving a World War II row over islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
'Russia was in charge of its own fate'
25 years after the August Coup, Russian journalist Dmitry Bykov reflects on the days that ended the Soviet Union.
Tension runs high as Putin visits Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Crimea, the annexed territory that once belonged to Ukraine.
Merkel might want to stay on vacation
Merkel's future as Germany's chancellor will depend on how she handles the hot buttons leading up to the 2017 elections.
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