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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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Europe holds its breath as Trump meets Putin in Alaska
Europe hopes that Trump will threaten Putin with secondary sanctions but dread a deal over their heads.
Putin to face protest and hopes for peace in Alaska
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in person for the first time in years in Anchorage, Alaska.
Why Trump and Putin chose Alaska for their meeting
The venue has symbolism for both countries, with a shared history and strategic proximity.
What Ukrainians expect of the Putin-Trump summit
Are Ukrainian experts optimistic about the talks in Alaska between the US president and his Russian counterpart?
What Russia gets out of Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war.
In Ukraine's occupied Luhansk, many 'struggling to get by'
Daily life in occupied Luhansk means rising food prices, electricity and water shortages — and pressure from Russia.
Trump, Putin to meet over Ukraine war on August 15
The Alaska summit will be the first in-person meeting between the leaders since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
Putin's secret shadow tankers
Despite sanctions, Russia uses shadow tankers to export oil and help fund its war against Ukraine.
Putin suggests summit with Trump in UAE
Russia's president has named the United Arab Emirates as a possible location for a meeting with his US counterpart.
Trump indicates he could meet with Putin 'very soon'
Details of the potential meeting between the presidents, including its location, are yet to be announced.
Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy
As Moldovans prepare to vote in an important election, Russia is already creating uncertainty and political chaos.
Moldova: Pro-Russian politician sentenced to jail
Evghenia Gutul was found guilty of illegal party financing, with Russia denouncing the verdict as politically motivated.
Russia warns against 'nuclear rhetoric' amid Trump row
The Kremlin has played down nuclear tensions with the US following an inflammatory post by Dmitry Medvedev.
Historian Karl Schlögel wins German Peace Prize
German author Schlögel was honored for work critiquing authoritarian regimes in eastern Europe from Stalin to Putin.
Putin has 10-12 day deadline to reach Ukraine deal — Trump
Donald Trump said he would set a new deadline for Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Finland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin
DW spoke to Finland's ex-President Niinisto about the diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine and NATO.
Russia's war in Ukraine: A timeline of diplomatic efforts
As Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet again, DW looks back at a conflict that has proven difficult to resolve.
Anne Applebaum: 'If you want peace, you must arm Ukraine'
The US historian tells DW what she thinks Putin is trying to achieve in Ukraine, and why Trump has been so lenient.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko: 'Putin only understands force'
In a DW interview, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko explains what he thinks of the US' recent 50-day ultimatum to Russia.
Has the relationship between Trump and Putin gone sour?
Recently, Trump seems to have grown frustrated over Putin's reluctance to agree to a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
Can Trump's new Russia sanctions threat force Putin's hand?
Russia's economy has proven resilient against Western sanctions. But now the US has threatened to ramp up the pressure
Trump sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine, EU to cover costs
The announcement comes less than two weeks after the United States paused arms shipments to Ukraine.
'Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is doable'
Are the Baltic states bracing to be Putin’s next targets? Insight from an Estonian diplomat.
BRICS leaders meet amid Trump's tariff threats
BRICS leaders are meeting in Brazil as Trump vows an extra 10% tariff against countries "aligning" with the bloc.
Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries.
What is BRICS and why does it matter?
As more nations sign up, how will BRICS reshape power, trade and influence in a rapidly shifting world?
Belarus: Jailed opposition leader Tsikhanouski released
Siarhei Tsikhanouski was jailed in 2020 by longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko
Putin: 'All of Ukraine is ours' in theory, eyes Sumy city
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived a controversial narrative and also sparked more immediate concerns.
Russian activist in Bulgaria: 'I am learning how to be free'
Activist Xenia Eliseeva fled Russia in 2021. Now, her request for political asylum in Bulgaria has been rejected.
Russia's Putin says he's open to talks with Merz, Zelenskyy
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Why Russia hesitates to help Iran in conflict with Israel
Russia is unlikely to directly assist Iran in the conflict with Israel despite the Kremlin's defense pact with Tehran.
Risk of nuclear war grows amid new arms race
A dangerous new nuclear arms race is emerging as arms control is severely weakened, according to a new SIPRI assessment.
Belarus opposition: New sanctions could harm Lukashenko
Belarus has strategic importance for the security of NATO and the EU, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told DW in Brussels.
South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung ordered the discontinuation of the loudspeakers to "promote peace."
Ukraine: 'Decisive' pressure needed after Russia pounds Kyiv
The call came after Russia launched hundreds of overnight strikes.
Intelligence expert: Threat from Russia rising exponentially
Gerhard Conrad calls for an upgrade for Europe’s spies.
Czech-Slovak relations chill to glacial
In the space of a year, Slovakia has slipped from No. 1 to No. 10 on the list of Czech citizens' favorite countries.
Nord Stream: Could Germany return to Russian gas imports?
For months, there has been speculation that the US and Russia want to bring the Nord Stream gas pipelines back online.
Trump and Pope Leo XIV: Two Americans for peace?
Are Trump and Pope Leo XIV working together in their efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine?
Stuck between Trump and Putin: Can Merz lead?
How did Germany’s newly elected chancellor debut as a peacemaker in Europe after his visit to Kyiv alongside fellow European leaders? Can he lead while caught between the U.S. and Russian presidents? DW’s Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner discusses Merz’s first steps as Germany’s new chancellor on the European stage with Andreas Rinke from Reuters and Aylin Mantle from DGAP.
Stuck between Trump and Putin: Can Merz lead?
How did Germany’s newly elected chancellor debut as a peacemaker in Europe after his visit to Kyiv alongside fellow European leaders? Can he lead while caught between the U.S. and Russian presidents? DW’s Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner discusses Merz’s first steps as Germany’s new chancellor on the European stage with Andreas Rinke from Reuters and Aylin Matlé from DGAP.
Trump-Putin call paves the way for trade, not sanctions
The two presidents differ widely in their assessment of their call. Could Ukraine be sidelined for the sake of trade?
Ukraine criticizes Russia's 'sham' delegation to Istanbul
President Zelenskyy says real progress won’t happen until he sits down with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy leaves Turkey after Putin snubs peace talks
Talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to finally begin after a day of confusion.
Russian state media downplay Ukraine peace talks
According to one of Russia's leading propagandists, the country's ambitions lie elsewhere.
An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine
There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days.
The Zaporozhets: Ukraine's forgotten car giant — REV
Once a Soviet "people's car," the Zaporozhets is now a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resistance.
Zelenskyy says Kyiv expects peace talks directly with Putin
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stresses that he expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin face to face.
Xi meets Putin as China, Russia strive for new world order
China and Russia want to challenge US dominance in global affairs and reshape the liberal international order.
How does Europe want Russia's war on Ukraine to end?
Leaked peace plans show how the US and Europe diverge as Washington warns of a "critical week" for Ukraine.
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