Russia’s tipping point
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny has shattered the false reality of Putin's Russia.
ByVladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia and has been the country’s leader, with an interlude as prime minister, for more than 22 years. Putin was born in 1952, studied law at Leningrad State University and served for 15 years as a KGB officer before becoming a politician in 1991.
Rebellion comes to Russia
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Are sanctions on Russia working?
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Putin on trial
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Spinning the story of war
Whether keeping up appearances or managing expectations, Moscow and Kyiv are both trying to shape the narrative in Ukraine.
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Putin under pressure
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Who is behind the drone attack on the Kremlin?
There are multiple possibilities but regardless of who ordered the attack, there is a danger that it could backfire.
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Why Russia arrested Evan Gershkovich, with Pjotr Sauer
Can we expect more hostage diplomacy?
Putin digs in for a forever war
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