Vladimir Putin

IN THE SPOTLIGHT An attack by insurgents in Mali has thrown Moscow’s effort to exert regional influence across Africa into dire straits

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 5 May 26

The Explainer Both Moscow and Kyiv can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed in fifth year of conflict

By The Week UK Last updated 29 April 26

The Week Recommends Hollywood star captures the Russian president’s ‘heavy-lidded glower’ in scene-stealing turn

By The Week UK Published 23 April 26

Today's Big Question Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin

By The Week UK Published 23 April 26

Cartoons Tuesday’s political cartoons include ill omens, healing touch, and more

By The Week US Published 14 April 26

The Explainer Strict protocols governing violations of international humanitarian law are not always enforceable – or enforced

By The Week UK Published 8 April 26

Talking Point Middle East conflict presents a host of economic and political opportunities for Moscow – but there are risks in the unknown

By The Week UK Published 22 March 26

In the Spotlight The Kremlin claims these internet blackouts are done for security purposes

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 19 March 26

Cartoons Monday’s political cartoons include gifts from Trump, endless war, and more

By The Week US Published 16 March 26

In The Spotlight Moscow’s ‘alarming ambitions’ could cause a ‘Cuban Missile crisis in space’

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 March 26

Today's Big Question Four years on from the full-scale invasion, Vladimir Putin faces battlefield fatigue, economic unease and a fraying social contract at home

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 24 February 26

Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 February 26