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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
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
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 US president has made little attempt to hide his respect for strongman leaders
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
Coup for Kremlin as Russia and Turkey cement role in region amid European retreat
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?
Russia and Turkey look to deepen influence in oil-rich nation as Tripoli fends off attack
Putin’s recent defence of the Nazi-Soviet pact is a worrying distortion
Moscow pushes lifestyle shift in country stereotyped for its heavy drinking
President’s comments fuel speculation that he will attempt to extend his rule
Negotiations in Paris do not yield major breakthrough but are met with relief in Kyiv
Putin and Zelensky meet in Paris for talks but lasting peace deal eludes leaders
A striking study of corrupt and complacent elites
Russia’s power in oil and gas is curtailed by the buyer’s market
At a meeting on Monday, they look set to push Ukraine’s Zelensky to bow to Moscow’s demands. He should resist
Moscow will surely be satisfied with almost any conceivable poll result
