Vladimir Putin
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The energy squeeze on Europe: Putin’s ‘economic WMD’
In Depth Europe could face a winter of protest over soaring energy prices
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What’s happening between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
In Depth Worst fighting in two years prompts Russian and EU attempts to broker peace
By Richard Windsor Last updated
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How Xi and Putin meeting could affect Ukraine
Speed Read Summit comes with Russia needing Chinese support for its faltering war effort
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Does Ukraine’s surprise offensive mean the end is in sight?
Talking Point Ukrainian forces have made huge gains as pressure mounts on Vladimir Putin at home
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How the world views Liz Truss
feature Feted in Ukraine but ridiculed in Europe – international reaction has been decidedly mixed
By The Week Staff Published
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Will pumping more oil and gas solve the energy crisis?
Today's Big Question Experts say boosting domestic supplies is ‘unlikely to tame super-high prices’ in immediate term
By Elliott Goat Published
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Ukraine launches ‘long-anticipated’ counteroffensive in Kherson
Speed Read Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russian troops to flee for their lives amid push to recapture key southern region
By Elliott Goat Published
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Can Ukraine realistically liberate Crimea?
Today's Big Question Volodymyr Zelenskyy says war with Russia must end with the recapture of the peninsula
By Richard Windsor Last updated
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Why cats prefer people who hate them
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Lyudmila Putina to Alina Kabaeva: Vladimir Putin’s mysterious love life
Under the Radar Russian president’s relationship status has been a taboo subject in Russian media
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Vladimir Putin’s ruthless strategy: ‘standing back and just shelling’
In Depth By dragooning Russia’s ‘impoverished minorities’ into the army, he can keep grinding on
By The Week Staff Published
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What Russia’s ‘anti-West alliance’ with Iran would mean for Europe
feature Putin aims to bolster ties with Iran as both nations face severe sanctions from Europe and the US
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Putin and Russia’s territorial ambitions
feature Moscow has tried to claim a string of regions since the collapse of the Soviet Union
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Is Vladimir Putin’s invasion down to ‘toxic masculinity’?
Talking Point Boris Johnson describes Ukraine invasion as a ‘crazy, macho war’
By Richard Windsor Last updated
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