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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been president since 2012, previously holding the position between 2000 and 2008.
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7 Oct 1952
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, greets his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany, on February 15. Photo: Xinhua
Ukraine war

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With its diplomatic access and record of engagement with all parties, China could be the ingredient required to bring peace in our time.

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Ukraine war

Russia launches 479 drones, highest overnight number since war began: Ukraine

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Ukraine war

Russia advances to east-central Ukraine region as offensive intensifies

Despite talk of peace, the war is stepping up with Russian forces grabbing more territory in Ukraine.

Ukrainian servicemen fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in the Donetsk region. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

‘It’ll be huge’: US says Russian retaliation for drone attack yet to unfold

US officials said strikes expected to include different kinds of air capabilities like missiles and drones.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine bombarded by deadly Russian strikes as peace talks falter

At least four people were killed and dozens more injured in attacks targeting Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city.

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United States

Outside In | As costs of Trump’s chaos become clear, expect him to shift the blame

Trump’s supporters seem certain the damage his policies cause will be short-lived, but they may change their minds as the trade wars drag on.

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US President Donald Trump speaks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and then Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick listen as Trump prepares to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on February 3. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Russia unleashes deadly strikes on Ukraine in response to ‘terrorism’

Capital city Kyiv among targets, as massive aerial barrage leaves at least four dead, including emergency responders, and wounds dozens, including doctors.

United States

US hits ICC judges with sanctions over Israel, Afghanistan cases

Washington targets four judges with travel bans and asset freezes; ICC condemns move.

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Donald Trump

Trump tells Merz it might be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’

US president says he shared his comparison of the conflict to a fight between young children in his call with Putin.

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US President Donald Trump (left) receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in front of the White House on Thursday. Photo: dpa
Russia

Russia identifies, warns teachers over British Council ‘collaboration’

FSB claims the British Council, closed in Russia since 2018, is a front for developing agents of influence.

Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters
China-Russia relations

Russia moves again to join with China and India despite their trust issues

Analysts say Trump’s tariffs and other policies could unite three countries but long-standing conflicts between them remain an obstacle.

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Ukraine war

US officials: Ukraine damaged fewer Russian warplanes than claimed

US officials estimate around 10 Russian aircraft were destroyed in weekend drone attacks, but it was still highly significant.

Global South

Is China’s promise of a new world order a self-serving power play?

As Beijing pitches its multipolar vision, wary potential partners may recalculate their hedges rather than shift alliances, experts say.

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Ukraine war

Putin and Pope Leo discuss Ukraine war, as pontiff presses for peace

The Russian leader, however, claimed Kyiv was ‘betting on an escalation of the conflict and carrying out of acts of sabotage’ in his country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on Wednesday. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters
Ukraine war

In Trump call, Putin vows retaliation for Ukraine attacks on Russia airfields

The presidents also discussed the Middle East conflict and how Moscow could help deal with Iran and its nuclear programme.

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Ukraine war

Red lines drawn: Russia’s demands dim hopes for quick end to Ukraine war

Moscow’s maximalist conditions include territorial concessions and Ukraine neutrality, leaving little room for a swift resolution.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine says it attacked Crimean Bridge, as Russia halts traffic

Kyiv’s agents detonated mines on underwater supports, targeting a key transport link between the annexed peninsula and the Russian mainland.

Footage released by the SBU allegedly shows an explosion at the bridge connecting Crimea with Russia on Tuesday. Photo: Ukrainian Security Service via AFP
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Kremlin says Putin, Zelensky, and Trump meeting ‘unlikely’ after Istanbul talks

The Kremlin dismissed chances of the three leaders meeting soon, citing complex peace negotiations and awaiting Ukraine’s response to demands.

Ukraine war

Ukraine invited to Nato summit as peace talks make little headway

Trump ‘open’ to meeting leaders of Ukraine and Russia to push for a ceasefire.

Ukraine war

Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine

Two sides talk for barely an hour in Istanbul in their second round of direct negotiations since 2022.

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Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky delivers a statement to the press after a second round of direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. Photo: AFP
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Will Trump finally punish Putin as US senator pushes for sanctions bill?

Lindsey Graham’s ‘tough on Russia’ bill tests Trump’s stance and the measure could also rattle oil markets.

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A Ukrainian serviceman fires a self-propelled gun towards Russian positions in the Donetsk region on May 30. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia alleges back-stabbing as Serbia’s arms reach Ukraine

Serbia’s position of neutrality questioned as Russia alleges secret arms shipments for Ukraine sent through intermediaries.

Japan

Putin meets Abe’s widow, says ex-Japan PM strived for peace treaty

‘Your husband did a great deal for the development of Russian-Japanese relations,’ the Kremlin chief told Akie Abe.

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Ukraine war

Trump says he’s delaying new Russia sanctions to keep Ukraine talks alive

The US president says he will ‘let you know in about two weeks’ if Putin is actually interested in a peace deal.

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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

Germany to help Ukraine build long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia

The weapons will have no range restrictions, allowing Kyiv to defend itself against ‘military targets outside its own territory’, Merz says.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leave after a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

US and Russia row as Moscow masses 50,000 troops near Ukrainian region

Ukraine-Russian war intensifying as Trump warns Putin he is ‘playing with fire’.

Ukraine war

Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as he weighs sanctions over Ukraine war

The US president says ‘really bad things’ would already have happened to Russia if not for him, as he shows frustration with stalled talks.

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