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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.

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November 19, 2023

Ukraine updates: Putin to join virtual G20 summit

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A migrant arrives with a bicycle to the Vartius border station in Kuhmo

Finland to close border with Russia

Finland to close border with Russia

Helsinki has accused Moscow of funneling people to its borders, while Russia has denied the claim.
PoliticsNovember 23, 202302:52 min
Russland Vladivostok | Vladimir Putin und Kim Jong Un

Concerns grow that North Korea is sending weapons to Russia

Concerns grow that North Korea is sending weapons to Russia

The alleged arms transfer was condemned at this week's meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Tokyo.
ConflictsNovember 9, 202302:45 min
Smoke billows from Gaza after Israeli bombardment

Israel-Hamas war: Is Russia benefiting from the conflict?

Israel-Hamas war: Is Russia benefiting from the conflict?

Some experts believe it's in Moscow's geopolitical interests for the Israel-Hamas conflict to drag on.
ConflictsNovember 1, 2023
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Massive increase in people smuggling at EU's eastern border

Massive increase in people smuggling at EU's eastern border

With illegal crossings into the EU on the rise, Latvia is intensifying its border patrols.
MigrationOctober 31, 202303:20 min
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin shake hands during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse

Thailand-Russia relations remain strong, but at what cost?

Thailand-Russia relations remain strong, but at what cost?

Despite the West's efforts to isolate Russia over the Ukraine invasion, Moscow still enjoys warm relations with Bangkok.
PoliticsOctober 21, 2023
Massive ballistic missiles on a line of dark green military vehicles at a Russian military parade, red buildings in the background

Is Russia preparing to conduct nuclear tests?

Is Russia preparing to conduct nuclear tests?

Parliamentarians in Russia have voted to revoke its ratification of the global nuclear test ban treaty.
ConflictsOctober 17, 2023
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Chinese President Xi Jinping at a Belt and Road Forum

Belt and Road: Just how successful is Xi's 'Chinese Dream'?

China's Belt and Road Initiative stands as one of Xi Jinping's most iconic policies.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2023
Roman Anin looks to the camera with a Free Media Awards banner behind him in Hamburg

Russia will stay 'infected with apathy' until Putin is gone

Ukrainians have the right to call out "Russians, even the 'good Russians'," said award-wining reporter Roman Anin.
ConflictsSeptember 16, 2023
A view of the Kremlin in Moscow

How stable is Russia after the Wagner rebellion?

The mutiny by Wagner Group mercenaries came to an abrupt end — but recent events have left their mark.
PoliticsAugust 31, 2023
A hand and arm lays flowers on a rainbow flag

LGBTQ rights under legal attack around the world

Many countries have liberalized their marriage laws, but others are seeking to curb LGBTQ rights.
PoliticsAugust 27, 2023
A woman walks past a currency exchange office in Moscow

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.
BusinessAugust 15, 2023
Protesters hold an anti-France placard during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey.

Niger coup: What is Russia's role?

The coup in Niger has people asking about potential links to Russia. Is the Kremlin involved?
ConflictsAugust 10, 2023