Vladimir Putin
Our coverage of Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, including his relationships with China and the West, and the war in Ukraine
International
The 19th century is a terrible guide to modern statecraft
A world carved up between Presidents Trump, Xi and Putin would be unstable and unsafe
International
Putin’s radioactive chokehold on the world
The Kremlin dominates the cross-border business of nuclear fuel and technology
Europe
In Putin’s Moscow, a summer of death and distraction
Amid festivals and flowers the capital is far from the war
Europe
Vladimir Putin unleashes a summer offensive against Ukraine
His killing machine has been told to deliver a glorious victory at any cost
International
Vladimir Putin’s sickening statistic: 1m Russian casualties in Ukraine
His regime uses payouts to salve Russian families’ grief
Europe
Donald Trump dashes any hope that he will get tough with Russia
He has nothing but kind words for Vladimir Putin
China
Xi Jinping has Vladimir Putin over a barrel
Despite a show of comradely solidarity in Moscow, the two are not equal partners
Europe
Uncertainty and tension ahead of possible Ukraine peace talks
Vladimir Putin has successfully divided Europe and America—again
Europe
Ukraine’s European backers challenge Putin to commit to a 30-day ceasefire
Their gambit is as much a test for Donald Trump as the Kremlin
Briefing
A glimpse inside Putin’s secret arms empire
The Economist tracks mobile signals to plot the Kremlin’s build-up
Briefing
Would Vladimir Putin attack NATO?
Russia is building up its forces, causing fear in its neighbours
Leaders
What Putin wants—and how Europe should thwart him
Many Europeans are complacent about the threat Russia poses—and misunderstand how to deter its president