Vladimir Putin
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth Russia's authoritarian allies wait to see how Donald Trump will react to geopolitical tensions, as former Ukraine commander believes war has already begun
By The Week UK Last updated
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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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Russia's currency crisis as sanctions bite
The Explainer Rouble plunges to lowest rate against dollar since invasion of Ukraine as economic toll finally begins to be felt
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Can Georgia protests halt pro-Russia drift?
Today's Big Question Government U-turn on EU accession sparks widespread unrest that echoes Ukraine's revolution a decade ago
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What is Vladimir Putin's net worth?
In depth Some reports suggest Putin is one of the richest people in the world
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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The nuclear threat: is Vladimir Putin bluffing?
Talking Point Kremlin's newest ballistic missile has some worried for Nato nations
By The Week UK Published
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Calin Georgescu: the 'Putin of Romania'
In the Spotlight Far-right outsider sends shockwaves through Europe after surprise first-round win in Sunday's presidential election
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine war: who is winning?
In Depth Both sides look to strengthen battlefield position to gain greater leverage in a Trump-negotiated peace deal
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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