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UK prime minister considers Vladimir Putin’s invitation as part of discussion on Moscow relations
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
New prime minister Mishustin brings in technocrats from tax office
Speculation over leader’s future has convulsed Russia’s elite since 2018 election
The leader has made it clear to would-be usurpers that he still has many options to retain power
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
Leaders in joint last-minute push to convince Moscow-backed militia to comply
Their lives and attitudes have been shaped by one man. What do they really think of their president?
Succession and shareholdings critical to questions of corporate governance and economic growth
Putin’s recent defence of the Nazi-Soviet pact is a worrying distortion
Renewed warmth between Moscow and Havana still far cry from Soviet times
US rivals project increased Middle East influence with first joint naval exercises
FT writers share their predictions for the new year, from Boris Johnson and the EU to China telecoms
Diplomatic spat after dissident’s death raises stakes for exiles
FSB officer shot dead and five others severely injured in Moscow gun battle
President’s comments fuel speculation that he will attempt to extend his rule
Move to leverage Moscow’s position as the most powerful foreign influence in country
The mayor who rebuilt Moscow in his own image
Tit-for-tat move after Berlin criticised Moscow’s response to killing of Chechen rebel
