Vladimir Putin
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'Double standards corrode the very principle of an international rule of law'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The international recruits joining Russia’s war on Ukraine
The Explainer Kremlin tries to bolster its ranks while avoiding a politically sensitive recruitment drive at home
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Royal family website attacked by Russian hackers
Speed Read Pro-Kremlin group claim responsibility just two weeks after King Charles condemns invasion of Ukraine
By The Week Staff Published
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Would North Korean weapons tilt the war Russia’s way?
Today's Big Question Putin wants to boost ‘depleted stocks’ but Pyongyang’s arms may be in poor condition
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Robotyne: does liberated village signal success of Ukraine counter-offensive?
Today's Big Question Russia deploys crack paratroopers to try to stall key Ukrainian advances
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Yevgeny Prigozhin and the long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price
feature Russian president’s message has been clear for two decades: opposition will not be tolerated and will probably have fatal consequences
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the Wagner Group?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Reported death of leader Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves future of Russian mercenary group in doubt
By Rebekah Evans Last updated
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: will ‘predictable’ death of Wagner chief backfire on Putin?
Today's Big Question Analysts say Russian president faces growing danger from advisers and risk of revenge from Wagner fighters
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is Belarus the next serious threat to the West?
Today's Big Question President Lukashenko is tightening ties with Russia and China while ‘escalating tensions with Nato’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why Putin is weaponising grain in the war with Ukraine
Under the Radar Russian president’s use of food as a strategic weapon could prove brutally effective
By The Week Staff Published
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What role is Russia playing in the Niger coup?
Today's Big Question Vladimir Putin will ‘welcome’ chance to expand influence in region, despite no indication he was behind military takeover
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Putin skips South Africa summit: will anyone arrest Russian president?
Today's Big Question Moscow has threatened war on any country that upholds international arrest warrant over war crimes in Ukraine
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Two dead in Crimea bridge attack as Russia halts Ukraine grain deal
Speed Read Moscow pulls out of landmark UN agreement in response to ‘terrorist’ incident
By The Week Staff Published
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Putin vs. Wagner: saved by kompromat?
Talking Point Analysts believe the mercenary may know too much about the workings of the Kremlin
By The Week Staff Published
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