Vladimir Putin
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Russia’s war games and the threat to Nato
In depth Incursion into Poland and Zapad 2025 exercises seen as a test for Europe
By The Week UK Published
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What will bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table?
Today’s Big Question With diplomatic efforts stalling, the US and EU turn again to sanctions as Russian drone strikes on Poland risk dramatically escalating conflict
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Which side is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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The men who could succeed Vladimir Putin
In Depth His reign can't last forever. Who are the leading alternatives?
By David Faris Last updated
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Russia slams Kyiv, hits government building
Speed Read This was Moscow's largest aerial assault since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Axis of upheaval': will China summit cement new world order?
Today's Big Question Xi calls on anti-US alliance to cooperate in new China-led global system – but fault lines remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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China's Xi hosts Modi, Putin, Kim in challenge to US
Speed Read Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Asian leaders at an SCO summit
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth Former president warns Russia could launch 'pre-emptive strikes' on Western countries if Ukraine war escalates
By The Week UK Last updated
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Kyiv marks independence as Russia downplays peace
Speed Read President Vladimir Putin has no plans to meet with Zelenskyy for peace talks pushed by President Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What will security guarantees for Ukraine look like?
Today's Big Question From boots on the ground to economic sanctions, here are the measures that might stop Russia taking another bite out of Ukraine
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Vladimir Putin and the rise of the 'short kings'
In Depth Critics suggest Russian president has 'Napoleon complex' but other top world leaders share his stature
By The Week UK Last updated
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Trump warms to Kyiv security deal in summit
Speed Read Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Trump's support for guaranteeing his country's security 'a major step forward'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ukraine, European leaders to meet Trump after Putin talks
Speed Read Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How Putin misunderstood his past victories
In Depth Though Vladimir Putin has led Russia to a number of grisly military triumphs, they may have misled him when planning the invasion of Ukraine
By Mark Galeotti Published
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