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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Russian ruble tanks amid Vladimir Putin's war economy
After days of losses, the Russian currency has crashed below a psychologically important mark of 100 rubles for $1 US.
Niger coup: What is Russia's role?
The coup in Niger has people asking about potential links to Russia. Is the Kremlin involved?
How Ukrainian women are fighting Russian occupation
The "Angry Mavka" movement is proof Russian soldiers are not welcome in southern Ukraine.
Navalny: Russia opposition leader gets 19 more years in jail
Navalny was convicted over his now-closed political movement. He is already serving a nearly 12-year sentence.
Putin's gamble with Ukraine's grain drags on
Putin promised grain to African countries hit by shortages caused by the war. African leaders told him to end the war.
African leaders urge Putin to consider Ukraine peace plan
The Russia-Africa summit also saw calls by leaders for President Vladimir Putin to return to the Black Sea grain deal.
Putin promises free grain for 6 African countries
The pledge comes after Moscow pulled out of a Black Sea deal that had allowed the safe export of Ukrainian grain.
Russia jails Navalny aide on 'extremism' charges
A political campaign organizer for imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
Putin warns Poland against Belarus 'aggression'
The warning comes after Poland announced it was deploying more of its forces close to its border with Belarus.
South Africa dodges a bullet with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Igor Girkin: Russian officials detain nationalist critic
The Kremlin critic was a separatist commander during the Russian annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula in 2014.
Alexei Navalny: Russian prosecutors seek 20-year term
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is already serving sentences totaling more than 11 years in a Russian penal colony.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Rising police brutality causes riots and unrest in France.
Germany's Baerbock at ICC urges 'accountability' for Putin
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock addressed the International Criminal Court about Russia's war in Ukraine.
Erdogan claims Putin agreed to renew Black Sea grain deal
However, the Kremlin said no public announcement had been made yet.
Russian general dismissed after criticizing leadership
The dispute is yet another sign of cracks in the structure of Russia's army leadership.
NATO and the war: No security for Ukraine?
In the long run is there just NATO security for Ukraine against Russia?
Did Putin crony Prigozhin bite the hand that feeds him?
Are there more surprises coming in Russia from the so-called rebellion? DW asks a prominent Russian political scientist.
Did Putin crony Prigozhin bite the hand that feeds him?
Are there more surprises coming in Russia from the so-called rebellion? DW asks a prominent Russian political scientist.
Global trust in Russia and Putin at all-time low — survey
Trust in the Russian leader is falling as the war continues but there are also mixed views about President Zelenskyy.
Kremlin says Putin met Prigozhin after mutiny
Wagner commanders are said to have been offered "alternative options for employment."
Wagner in Belarus: a threat to Ukraine and NATO?
What role does the Belarusian dictator Lukashenko play?
Defiant Putin assures Asian leaders that Russia is stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking at his first multilateral summit since a short-lived insurrection.
Poland strengthens Belarus border after Wagner chief arrival
More Polish officers would guard the border along Belarus, where thousands of Wagner troops have relocated.
What's behind the latest Russian airstrikes in Syria?
Syrian civilians are paying the price for the ongoing power struggle between Moscow, Damascus and Ankara.
Russian ex-PM: Wagner destroyed 'myth' of Putin 'stability'
Vladimir Putin's own people would likely have fresh doubts after the Wagner mutiny, Mikhail Kasyanov told DW.
Did the Wagner Group have supporters within Russia's army?
Despite a "united" repsonse by Russian security forces, how did Wagner fighters come within striking distance of Moscow?
How 'Vladimir Putin's chef' became a billionaire
Who is Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin and how did he become so rich?
How stricken is Putin’s system?
The rebellion of the Wagner paramilitary has put Vladimir Putin under pressure. Is Russia facing a power struggle?
Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny: A stress test for Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin's contradictory treatment of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has left Russia on edge.
China-Russia: Has the Wagner Group mutiny affected ties?
An attempted insurrection in Russia has drawn attention to how far President Xi is willing to go to support Putin.
Fact check: Do these videos show Wagner battles in Russia?
Many videos claim to show clashes between Wagner forces and the Russian army, but not all are real.
Vladimir Putin: Wagner mutiny in Russia 'doomed to fail'
Russia's president thanked soldiers of the Wagner Group for turning back from their march, with a stark warning.
Wagner Group coup: Beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin?
Many questions remain about what Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny will mean for Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine.
Wagner Group's Prigozhin releases 1st message since mutiny
Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the aim was to avoid the destruction of the mercenary force.
Who's who in the Prigozhin-Kremlin conflict?
Tensions between the Wagner Group and the Russian military have escalated, though Prigozhin has halted his troops.
Nobel prize winner Muratov: The war doesn't sell in Russia
Dmitry Muratov, Nobel prize-winning editor-in-chief of Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was at DW's Global Media Forum.
African delegation in Eastern Europe: More than a photo op?
An unprecedented African peace mission to Ukraine and Russia leaves observers in the region wondering about the timing.
Ukraine: African leaders meet Putin on 'peace mission'
After talks in Kyiv, the African delegation has met Russian President Vladimir Putin. DW has the latest.
African leaders in Ukraine to push for peace talks
African leaders are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the parties to start peace talks.
Russian lawmakers vote to ban gender reassignment surgery
A new bill prohibiting gender reassignment has passed its first reading in the Russian lower house.
Ukraine counteroffensive – last chance for victory?
Can Kyiv deliver enough success? Deputy PM tells DW that victory means sovereignty and international order are restored.
Report: Peace in Ukraine 'a long way off'
Peace experts believe Russia's war on Ukraine will drag on for years, possibly decades.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy says counteroffensive actions 'underway'
The president has given his clearest hint yet that a long-touted counteroffensive may have begun. DW has the latest.
Germany: 'Time for arms' at Protestant Church Assembly
In the past, Germany's Protestant Church Assembly has been dominated by debates about disarmament. Not this year.
Who is Alexei Navalny?
Alexei Navalny, one of Russia's most prominent opposition leaders, has spearheaded protests against Vladimir Putin.
Russia: Standing up to political repression
With prominent opposition figures in jail or in exile, is it still possible to oppose the government in Putin's Russia?
Russian wineries maintain production despite EU sanctions
Putin's favorite vintners have been trying to import supplies despite EU sanctions. DW investigates.
Attacks in Russia 'destroy myth of Putin's invincible army'
The Kremlin has downplayed raids in the Belgorod border region, but experts think they reveal Putin's weaknesses.
South Africa's diplomatic dilemma with Putin
South Africa wants to avoid arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin on an ICC warrant if he attends the BRICS summit.
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