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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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05/16/2024
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Skip next section Reports & Analysis
Reports & Analysis
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.
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza appeals prison sentence
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.
Putin reshuffles Defense Ministry amid war in Ukraine
Putin reshuffles Defense Ministry amid war in Ukraine
President Putin has named Andrei Belousov, an economist and former deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu.
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In the spotlight
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.
Israel-Hamas war: What is Russia's role as Mideast mediator?
Feuding Palestinian groups are set to meet in Moscow. Russia has grand plans to bring them together and free hostages.