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Vladimir Putin generates suspense in world affairs like some geopolitical Alfred Hitchcock
Viktor Medvedchuk, once a back-channel to the Russian leadership, now regarded as the voice of the Kremlin
Move to detain oligarch and politician Viktor Medvedchuk is likely to stoke tensions with Russia
Moscow’s relations with former Soviet satellites unravelling as tit-for-tat continues
Network of bases set up to support prominent Putin critic impossible to operate ‘in their current form’
Independent news site designated ‘foreign agent’ as Russian government puts pressure on journalists
Strong sign that Kremlin is working on talks that could ease Moscow-Washington tensions
Aggressive intimidation tactics and court move suggest bid to silence opposition leader for good
Absence of rule of law and tensions with the west serve as a deterrent to foreign investment
Washington had vowed ‘consequences’ for Moscow if jailed Kremlin critic died
Military build-up on neighbour’s border was designed to show Moscow still calls the shots
Diplomatic row over 2014 blasts at ammunition depot worsens with more expulsions
Kyiv has upgraded its military since Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014
Russia’s president criticises western interference, as Navalny supporters stage nationwide protests
Withdrawal comes as Moscow seeks to build its own space station and turns to China for co-operation
Military build-up on Ukraine’s borders is a threat to European security
Latest expulsions come as Moscow’s relations with EU and US hit lows not seen since cold war
Supporters say jailed Kremlin critic’s life ‘hanging by a thread’ 3 weeks into hunger strike
Moscow counters by ordering out 20 Czechs as tension mounts between Kremlin and western capitals
Condition of jailed Russian opposition leader deteriorates amid Kremlin crackdown
Measures stop short of dramatic escalation of tit-for-tat measures
Zelensky’s appeal for help in Paris follows Biden’s condemnation of Russian ‘aggression’
Measures include curbs on Russia’s sovereign debt market and expulsion of diplomats
The US president is striking a balance between democratic values and pragmatic engagement
Talks over Ukraine are prize for Russian leader who craves seat at world’s highest negotiating table
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