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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Putin fires chief of staff and close ally Ivanov
Sergei Ivanov will be replaced by previous deputy head of the presidential staff Anton Vaino, the Kremlin said.
Calls for Medvedev's resignation grow louder
The Russian prime minister told teachers to get another job if they want more money. Now thousands want him to resign.
Erdogan meets Putin, mend strained ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Russia to rebuild ties between the two countries.
Erdogan's speedy reconciliation with Putin
A meeting between the presidents will thaw the political freeze brought on by Turkey's downing of a Russian fighter jet.
Talking Turkish Stream
Andrey Gurkov
The pipeline is at the heart of Tuesday's meeting between the Turkish and Russian presidents, DW's Andrey Gurkov writes.
Putin in Slovenia lobbying against EU sanctions
Putin arrives in Slovenia to commemorate Soviet POWs who died in WWII. But his aim is to lobby to lift EU sanctions.
Putin says Russian ban will 'markedly lower' Rio standards
Vladimir Putin says the absence of over 100 of his countrymen will “markedly lower” the spectacle of the Rio Olympics
WorldLink: "We can do whatever we want"
We look at the state of human rights in Turkey, but also at how the chaos is affecting Turkish immigrants here in Germany. Plus: We visit the streets of Manila, where a murderous campaign against drug dealers has begun. We meet South Sudanese refugee runners in Kenya, training for the Olympics and we'll take an in-depth look at Sochi two years after the Winter Olympics.
WorldLink: What's left for Sochi?
Ever wonder what happens to a Black Sea resort after it hosts the Olympics? They took place in the city of Sochi more than two years ago and were the most expensive winter games ever and criticized heavily: due to allegations of corruption, political oppression and environmental damage. We'll find out in an in-depth look at Sochi two years after 2014.
Why Putin's protecting his sports minister
President Putin is sticking by Russia's Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko - the two go back a long way in St. Petersburg.
Boris and Russia
How will the UK's new foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, handle the frosty relationship with Russia?
Russia puts pressure on internet users
Simply questioning the annexation of Crimea is enough to lead to charges.
NATO and Russia want dialogue, not new Cold War
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's ready to talk.
Estonian PM: 'Putin's behavior made Russia a threat'
Ahead of the bi-annual NATO summit, Estonia's prime minister talks Brexit, European unity and security.
Yeltsin's foundation, Putin's Russia
To secure re-election and ward off a Communist comeback, Boris Yeltsin formed an unholy alliance with the oligarchy.
Turkey, Russia meet to repair ties
Sergei Lavrov has met his Turkish counterpart Cavusoglu to repair relations between the two nations.
Kremlin makes sweeping purge of Baltic Fleet commanders
More than fifty senior officers have been fired in a single call by the Defense Ministry.
Russia, Turkey agree to reinvigorate relations
Both countries' presidents have decided to meet in person after Turkey downed a Russian warplane near its Syria border.
Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Russia
The Turkish president has expressed regret for the downing of a Russian warplane in 2015.
US accuses Russia of harassing diplomats
An increasing number of US personnel in Moscow have reported incidents of intimidating, sometimes violent behavior.
Putin signs deals in China
Trade and investment deals are on the agenda as the strategic partnership moves to counter US global dominance
Doping and Hooligans - How Dirty Is Russian Sport?
The charge: systematic, state-sponsored doping. The official response: zero tolerance. The International Olympic Committee has backed a ban on Russian athletics imposed by the International Athletics Federation. Russia has vowed to lodge an appeal.
Germany's vice chancellor to visit Putin
German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel is due to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
Go Hard Like Vladimir Putin
It's not always easy to be an outsider - just ask Vladimir Putin. Two young Africans in Russia are showing that music can play an important role in identity and facilitating integration. Emily Sherwin caught up Moscow-based rap group AMG to find out more.
Russian artist walks free after torching intelligence agency
Pyotr Pavlensky said the trial showed the state is based on "terror."
Russia, Israel to expand anti-terror cooperation
Russia's Putin has hosted Israel's Netanyahu for bilateral talks in Moscow about international terrorism and Syria.
Putin pays visit to holy Orthodox Mount Athos in Greece
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Greece's Mount Athos, an autonomous center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism.
Putin signs economic deals with Greece
Russian President Putin signed several deals during his trip to Greece aimed at improving ties between the two nations.
Putin in Athens for energy talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is again being courted by Greece as the debt-hit country seeks growth opportunities.
A police force for Putin
Is Russia's president motivated by fighting terrorism or crushing the opposition?
Victory Day parade in Russia
Like President Vladimir Putin, DW's Emma Burrows was on hand to inspect the troops at Red Square.
High hopes for the Abe-Putin meeting
During their upcoming meeting, Abe and Putin are expected to address the island row besetting the bilateral ties.
Poland bans Russian Night Wolves bikers
For a second year in a row, Poland has blocked pro-Putin bikers from crossing its borders en route to Berlin.
Putin reassures Russian TV audience
Vladimir Putin used his call-in show to assure citizens affected by harship, says "Panama Papers" leak. is espionage.
Erdogan vs. Böhmermman: 10 world politicians targeted by satire
As the Jan Böhmermann case sparks debates on satire, here are other politicians around the world who inspired parody.
Putin calls Panama Papers a media disinformation campaign
Although not directly mentioned in the documents, media outlets have sought to implicate Putin through his associates.
Russia's Putin establishes National Guard
The National Guard will likely take part in the "suppression of unauthorized mass actions," said a Kremlin spokesman.
Clashes on Nagorno-Karabakh front lines
At least 30 killed after Armenian and Azerbaijani forces clash along the border of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Obama warns of nuclear terror threats
World leaders have praised efforts to promote nuclear security following an international summit in Washington.
Kerry and Putin push ahead for Syria truce
The top US diplomat has met with the Russian president in Moscow to discuss ways to end the conflict.
Assad forces close in on Palmyra
Pro-Assad forces launch a bid to recapture city of Palmyra from jihadists. The city was captured by IS last May.
Two years on, Crimea still NATO priority
NATO's head has called for Washington and Brussels to continue sanctioning Russia in a bid to end conflict in Ukraine.
Russia to keep air defense systems in Syria
The Russian president has announced Moscow's plans to leave air defense systems in Syria along with service members.
New twist in death of ex-Putin aide Mikhail Lesin
A Putin aide, who was found dead in Washington in November, had died of blunt force to the head, an autopsy has found.
Lessons for Putin
Russians still don't like Gorbachev. Is there a message here for the seemingly untouchable Putin?
From foe to friend
DW examines Russia's efforts to play a major role in Afghanistan by boosting military and economic cooperation.
'Crucial day' for Syria
The UN's Syria envoy, Staffan de Mistura, says the country faces an important day as the deadline for a ceasefire looms.
Russia confirms Syrian president to honor truce
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to honor a planned ceasefire following a call with Russian President Putin.
Chechen leader a threat to Russia: report
A new report has blasted Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, calling him a "ticking time bomb" for Russia.
Tireless optimist
Michael Knigge
If the Syria ceasefire deal is ever implemented, one man will have had a lot to do with it, says DW's Michael Knigge.
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