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opinion Ben Noble

Vladimir Putin and the Myth that Just Won’t Die

It should be possible to judge Putin harshly whilst acknowledging that he does not govern Russia alone.

call to dialogue

Putin, UN Urge Israel, Palestinians to Halt Fighting

The Russian president and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed support for a two-state solution to guarantee peace.

end to violence

Putin Calls for De-Escalation in Israel-Palestinian Clashes

Putin "called on the parties to de-escalate tensions and peacefully resolve the emerging issues" in a call with Turkey's Erdogan.

unwelcome allegiance

Ukraine Accuses Pro-Russian MPs Medvedchuk, Kozak of Treason

The news come as ties between Kiev and Moscow deteriorated even further over Russia's military buildup along the Ukrainian border.

Putin to Keep Self-Isolating Despite Vaccination – Reports

Putin, 68, has lived in one of the most protected virus-free bubbles since the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

pointed message

Putin on WWII Victory Day Says Russia Will 'Firmly' Defend Its Interests

"Russia consistently defends international law. At the same time, we will firmly defend our national interests," Putin said in a speech on Red Square.

Siberian Schoolchildren Celebrate ‘Putin Era’ With Portrait Procession

The children marched with portraits of the president and quotes from his speeches in military-style uniforms.

vaccine geopolitics

Putin Questions Moderna’s ‘Best’ Coronavirus Vaccine Recognition

Putin remarked in a televised meeting that Russian-made vaccines are “reliable as a Kalashnikov assault rifle.”

accessible to all

Putin Backs Russia Waiving Patents on Its Covid Jabs

"We should not think about how to extract maximum profit, but about how to ensure people's safety," Putin said.

opinion Sergey Radchenko

Putin’s Regime and Its Soviet Predecessor Are Dark Comedies

Both regimes justify their existence and legitimacy with reference to freedom because none can afford to rely on brute force alone.

Biden Says 'Hope and Expectation' for Putin Meeting in June

A summit has not been confirmed but a Putin advisor has said planning is underway.

Russian Billionaires, Rosneft Sue Over Book on Putin’s Rise – FT

“Putin’s People” centers on the rise of President Vladimir Putin and his relationship with wealthy oligarchs.

opinion Mark Galeotti

The Great Turn in Putin’s Post-Post-Modern Authoritarianism

A regime that for twenty years sought to be an exemplar of a kind of “hybrid authoritarianism,” seems to be seeking to get back to basics.

Putin Says Prague's Accusations Against Russia 'Absurd': Kremlin

Tensions have escalated between the two countries after Prague accused Russian military intelligence earlier this month.

opinion Tatyana Stanovaya

Putin Has Nothing to Say to Russians

Consequently, the communication channels between the president and society are shrinking further and further.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Russians need not apply. Summer summit. Armenian genocide.

goodwill gesture

Putin Offers to Meet Ukraine President in Moscow 'Any Time'

"If President Zelensky wants to start repairing relations, then we of course welcome it," Putin told journalists.

STATE OF THE NATION

Putin Announces New Cash Handouts, Familiar Policies in Pre-Election Pitch

Bonuses for families were top of the agenda in a state of the nation address focused on Russia’s domestic problems.

word of warning

Putin Warns of ‘Swift’ Response to Rivals Crossing ‘Red Line’

Putin pointed to reports that Russian and Belarusian security forces thwarted an alleged attempt to assassinate Belarus’ longtime leader.

federal assembly

In Quotes: Putin Speaks on State of the Nation

The Russian president's annual address to lawmakers comes amid brewing tensions abroad and jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's failing health.

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