Vladimir Putin
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Can Donald Trump get Zelensky and Putin into the same room?
Today's Big Question Trump might get the leaders together for a photo op but brokering a peace deal won’t be easy
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Eighty years after Hiroshima: how close is nuclear conflict?
Today's Big Question Eight decades on from the first atomic bomb 'we have blundered into a new age of nuclear perils'
By The Week UK Published
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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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Why has the Russian ruble performed so well this year?
Today's Big Question Despite economic malaise, Russia's currency is up 45% on the year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are we close to 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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How potatoes became an 'unusual bellwether' in Russia's economy
Under The Radar Spud shortages are pointing to a wider crisis in the nation's finances
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Russia's 'shared values' visa
The Explainer The 'anti-woke' scheme is aimed at foreigners who reject LGBTQ+ rights and 'non-traditional' values – and who can provide Moscow with online clout and skilled workers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Melania Trump's intervention on Ukraine
In The Spotlight The first lady has been linked to the president's U-turn on sending arms to Kyiv
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the Trump-Putin bromance over... again?
Today's Big Question The US president has admitted he's 'p*ssed off' with his opposite number
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Ottawa Treaty: why are Russia's neighbours leaving anti-landmine agreement?
Today's Big Question Ukraine to follow Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia as Nato looks to build a new ‘Iron Curtain' of millions of landmines
By The Week UK Published
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Where is the safest place in a nuclear attack?
In Depth From safest countries to the most secure parts of buildings, these are the spots that offer the most protection
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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How far would Russia go for Iran?
Today's Big Question US air strikes represent an 'embarrassment, provocation and opportunity' all rolled into one for Vladimir Putin
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Are the UK and Russia already at war?
Today's Big Question Moscow has long been on a 'menacing' war footing with London, says leading UK defence adviser
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Trump says Putin vowed retaliation for Kyiv strike
speed read The Russian president intends to respond to Ukraine's weekend drone strikes on Moscow's warplanes
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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