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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
Skip next section Reports & Analysis
Reports & Analysis
The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia
The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia
Who is Bidzina Ivanisvili, the oligarch thought to be behind Georgia's controversial "foreign influence" bill?
Would Russia really attack Ukraine with nuclear weapons?
Would Russia really attack Ukraine with nuclear weapons?
Russia is planning tactical nuclear weapons drills near the Ukrainian border. But experts don't think an attack is nigh.
Vietnam: Is turmoil in Hanoi keeping Vladimir Putin away?
Vietnam: Is turmoil in Hanoi keeping Vladimir Putin away?
It had been reported that Vladimir Putin might visit Vietnam when he traveled to China. But Hanoi is busy infighting.
Putin heads to China for talks
Putin heads to China for talks
DW looks at the strengths and imbalances of the Russian-Chinese relationship.
How China helps keep Russia's economy afloat
How China helps keep Russia's economy afloat
China threw Russia an economic lifebelt after the West hit Moscow with sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister
Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister
Andrei Belousov is a longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin. His job will be to strengthen Russia's arms industry.
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In the spotlight
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza appeals prison sentence
The Russian activist is serving a lengthy prison sentence, on charges critics have said are politically motivated.
Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack
Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.
After Moscow attack, could Putin's image suffer in Russia?
President Putin shrugged off Western warnings ahead of the deadly Moscow attack. Will this affect his public image?
Putin critic Volkov defiant after attack
Activist Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to Alexei Navalny, was attacked outside his home in Vilnius.
The long list of Putin critics targeted by the Kremlin
Many of those who have spoken out publicly against Russian President Vladimir Putin have paid with their lives.
Human rights in Russia: What follows Oleg Orlov's sentence?
The sentencing of Russian activist Oleg Orlov has drawn international criticism. But some in Russia see a silver lining.