Vladimir Putin
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Who is winning the war in Ukraine?
In Depth Vladimir Putin playing for time as Russian forces continue to slowly advance
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Vladimir Putin's secret family
Under The Radar Does the Russian president have two children or five? And who are the women he's had children with?
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Is World War Three on its way?
In Depth Regional tensions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East or Asia could easily escalate into a global conflict
By The Week UK Last updated
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Ukraine and Syria: a budding new friendship
The Explainer Why Zelenskyy's government is rapidly building ties with Russia's former ally in the Middle East
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The men who could succeed Vladimir Putin
The Explainer His reign can't last forever. Who are the leading alternatives?
By David Faris Last updated
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Ukraine hints at end to 'hot war' with Russia in 2025
Talking Points Could the new year see an end to the worst European violence of the 21st Century?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Putin says Russia isn't weakened by Syria setback
Speed Read Russia had been one of the key backers of Syria's ousted Assad regime
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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NATO chief urges Europe to arm against Russia
Speed Read Mark Rutte said Putin wants to 'wipe Ukraine off the map' and might come for other parts of Europe next
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How might the Ukraine war end?
In depth Russian officials have said they would consider freezing the conflict on its current lines
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why is Putin 'de-exonerating' Stalin's victims?
Under the radar Russian president has 'insatiable impulse' to 'rewrite history', say commentators
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What Assad's fall means beyond Syria
The Explainer Russia and Iran scramble to forge new ties with Syrian rebels as Israel seeks to exploit opportunities and Turkey emerges as 'main winner'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What would happen if Russia declared war on Nato?
In depth Response to an attack on UK or other Western allies would be 'overwhelming'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Could Russia's faltering economy end the war?
Today's Big Question Sanctions are taking a toll. So could an end to combat.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Russia's shadow war in Europe
Talking Point Steering clear of open conflict, Moscow is slowly ratcheting up the pressure on Nato rivals to see what it can get away with.
By The Week UK Published
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