Vladimir Putin
Our coverage of Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, including his relationships with China and the West, and the war in Ukraine
Asia
What North Korea gains by sending troops to fight for Russia
Resources, technology, experience and a blood-soaked IOU
Asia
India’s Faustian pact with Russia is strengthening
The gamble behind $17bn of fresh deals with the Kremlin on oil and arms
Christmas Specials
How a Nigerian built one of Europe’s largest churches in…Ukraine
The astonishing tale of an unlikely merchant of miracles
Culture
The unholy alliance of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Kremlin
Patriarch Kirill is one of the most vocal defenders of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine
Europe
Syrian rebels have dealt a blow to Vladimir Putin’s naval ambitions
The loss of a key Mediterranean port could hobble the Russian navy
International
Will the West betray or save anti-Putin protesters in Georgia?
Democratic activists in Russia’s near-abroad pin their hopes on admission by the EU and NATO
Finance & economics
Russia’s plunging currency spells trouble for its war effort
Supplies from China are about to become more expensive
Leaders
How to make a success of peace talks with Vladimir Putin
The key is robust security guarantees for Ukrainians
Briefing
How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine?
And how will Ukraine, Russia and Europe respond?
Europe
Ukraine’s warriors brace for a Kremlin surge in the south
Vladimir Putin’s war machine is pushing harder and crushing Ukrainian morale
Europe
Vladimir Putin fires a new missile to amplify his nuclear threats
The attack on Ukraine is part of a new era of missile warfare
Europe in 2025
The uncertain outlook for European security
Go it alone on defence, stick with America or try to muddle through?
European security in 2025
If Europe wants peace, it must plan for war
But none of its major governments seems ready to face the future
Finance & economics
Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind
Russia’s reliance on China is becoming a problem
By Invitation
War in Ukraine may only intensify under Trump, says Dmytro Kuleba
The country’s former foreign minister explains the powderkeg that is three leaders in a cannot-lose standoff
Europe
Kremlin-occupied Ukraine is now a totalitarian hell
The Trump administration should remember Vladimir Putin’s dark vision