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A Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has been serving as the president of Russia since 2012, having previously served between 2000 and 2008. He was the prime minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Xi-Putin meeting: Here’s what it says about their current, and future, relationship
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Vladimir Putin’s first trip outside Russia in 20 months is to attend Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) anniversary summit. Both leaders aim to challenge the Western-dominated order but their partnership leans towards China.
Israel-Gaza conflict: An opportunity for Putin while the world is distracted
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Conflict in the Middle East may distract the West, which could be to Russia’s advantage in the Ukraine war.
Ukraine War: Mixed signals among Kyiv’s allies hint at growing conflict fatigue
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As the war nears 600 days, there are signs that support for Ukraine could be beginning to waver in some parts.
From SpaceX to geopolitics: Did Elon Musk sabotage Ukraine?
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The revelation that Elon Musk halted Starlink services near Crimea during a Ukrainian drone operation, stemming from a biography of the multi-billionaire, showcases the profound impact tech leaders can have in geopolitical affairs.
Wagner is golden again... in Central African Republic
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Business as usual for Russia’s globe-trotting mercenary army. Is Putin fully on board or unable to prevent it?
Ukraine War: Crimean bridge attack is another blow to Putin’s strongman image
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Ukraine has damaged the Kerch Strait bridge that connects Russia and Crimea, in a symbolic strike against Russia’s illegal annexation of the peninsula. The attack is part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russian supply lines and undermine its claim to Ukrainian territory.
Putin seriously weakened by Wagner Group mutiny – but it was a missed opportunity for Ukraine too
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Yevgeny Prigozhin’s coup attempt exposed the weakness and fragility of Vladimir Putin’s regime and the war in Ukraine. The crisis also raised doubts about Russia’s reliability as a partner for its allies. The failed rebellion may have lasting repercussions for Russia and the region.