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Women have been fighting for a new law to protect victims
Boris Johnson needs to start shaping an independent foreign policy
Former tax collector will tap Rbs8tn war chest to lead sweeping government overhaul
At this Alpine jamboree, world leaders cannot be bugged by anyone junior
Thane Gustafson demonstrates the realpolitik of energy supply in geopolitical relations with Russia
UK prime minister considers Vladimir Putin’s invitation as part of discussion on Moscow relations
Former bosses of Trust Bank must compensate central bank for collapse of lender
‘Special cocktail’ of factors attracts fund managers’ interest after bruising run
Andrzej Duda declines invitation to join Holocaust ceremony in Israel with Russian leader
Experts worry that bloc’s foreign policy may become softer on Russia
Culturally abundant, the Russian capital is welcoming to foreigners
New prime minister Mishustin brings in technocrats from tax office
Authorities suggest agents posed as tradesmen in order to bug world leaders
Temur Akhmedov says his mother’s agreement with Burford Capital is ‘unlawful’
Speculation over leader’s future has convulsed Russia’s elite since 2018 election
While it takes more to be a sovereign than just operating your own central bank, it doesn’t half help with appearances.
The leader has made it clear to would-be usurpers that he still has many options to retain power
Moscow has an urgent need to close the trust deficit with the public
The president is shaping a new power structure but has no intention of bowing out
Technocrat Mikhail Mishustin seen as wily player with insight into how Russia ticks
The ruler and most of the ruled know concrete reality of power trumps law-based state
Shake-up at heart of power to set country’s path after president’s term expires in 2024
Shake-up could allow Russian president to extend his 20-year rule in a new role
Bloc battles to stay relevant while Ankara and Moscow expand unlikely alliance
Turkey furious with Haftar after he refuses to sign deal brokered by Ankara and Moscow
