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Latest in Tag: putin
Putin’s new limousine coming out of the blue?
Turkish, Russian, Iranian leaders stress no military solution to Syrian crisis
Putin declares defeat of IS in Syria
Putin, Erdogan launch Turkey’s first nuclear power plant
The world has become more accepting of violence: former foreign minister
Dream of Ottoman caliphate is one of reasons why Turkey entered Syrian territory
Al-Sisi, Putin witness signing Dabaa nuclear power plant establishing agreement
Working on signing governmental protocol with Egypt to resume flights: Putin
Signing Dabaa contracts awaiting Putin’s schedule
State Council completes its review end of this week, ceremony scheduled to be in 2 months
In China, Al-Sisi invites Putin to celebrate establishing Dabaa nuclear plant
Despite terrorism challenge, Egypt’s economy improved by 4.3% in July: Al-Sisi
Putin calls sanctions a ‘covert form’ of protectionism
Sisi and Putin discuss crises in the Middle East in telephone conversation
Putin expressed Russia’s support to solve the tensions through dialogue, during conversation with Emir of Qatar
Putin, Modi talk business at St. Petersburg forum
Trump and Putin – the overture
The United States and Russia have had diplomatic relations for 25 years. Though they are rather frosty at the moment, President-elect Donald Trump wants to thaw them.
Putin a better leader than Obama: Trump
US presidential candidate Donald Trump told a TV forum that the Russian leader is “far more” of a leader than Obama; he also said the US military had been “reduced to rubble” under the current leadership
Speculation over Uzbekistan’s future amid president’s illness
Islam Karimov has ruled Uzbekistan for more than 25 years. His power there is greater than that of Putin in Russia. Reports the authoritarian president is seriously ill have raised questions about the country’s future.
Putin fires chief of staff and close ally Sergei Ivanov
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sacked his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov. The former deputy prime minister has been part of Putin’s trusted inner circle for many years.
‘Lonely’ Erdogan turns his face back to Russia
Meeting of the Turkish and Russian leaders put an end to tension between the two countries. Both Erdogan and Putin are eyeing rapprochement. However, energy expert Necdet Pamir is skeptical of the promises made.
Ankara-Moscow pivot: a new era begins
Presidents Erdogan and Putin will be drafting a new joint road map in St. Petersburg. In return for Erdogan’s call for more trade, Putin may ask Ankara to jump start ties with Syria, Aram Duran reports from Istanbul.
Opinion: Erdogan, Putin and the touchy Turkish Stream
The presidents of Russia and Turkey are expected to repair relations and revive a gas pipeline project at a meeting in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. There is, however, one key issue on the table, DW’s Andrey Gurkov writes.
Egypt receives Russian missile vessel
Russia delivered Thursday a Molniya RKA-32 corvette to Egypt as a “gift”, according to military spokesperson
Kerry meets Putin in bid to rescue Syria peace plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to salvage the stalled Syria peace process. The pair discussed cooperation against Islamic State and other militant groups.
NATO and Russia want dialogue, not a new Cold War
The NATO summit in Warsaw is deciding on new troops for Eastern Europe. Russia is to be both deterred and invited to dialogue. Putin says he’s ready to talk and picks up the phone. Bernd Riegert reports from Warsaw.
Yeltsin laid the foundation for the Russia Putin built
Boris Yeltsin was re-elected 20 years ago. To secure victory and ward off a Communist Party comeback, he formed an unholy alliance with the oligarchy, setting the stage for today’s regime in Russia.
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, has met with Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss ties after Turkey downed a Russian jet at the Syrian border last year.
Russia must be ready to face ‘aggressive actions’ from NATO, says Putin
In a speech to parliament, President Vladimir Putin said combat readiness must be boosted in response to NATO’s “aggressive actions” near Russia’s borders. He has called for unity in the fight against terrorism.
Will the Abe-Putin meeting settle their nations’ island dispute?
As part of his Europe-Russia tour, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 6. The two are expected to address the territorial row besetting the bilateral ties. Martin Fritz reports.
Putin’s ‘completely fulfilled’ task in Syria
Since Russia was declared to officially be present in the Middle East, and following the extended presence of its military in Syria, speculations splashed media platforms around the globe. Observers saw Russia’s decision to enter Syria as a long-term strategy, so the abrupt announcement of Russian president Vladimir Putin to withdraw most of his forces …
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Russia continues airstrikes despite pullout from Syria
The Russian air force will keep hitting “IS” and al-Nusra Front units in Syria as the Russian pullout continues, a top military official has said. Meanwhile, the UN has warned of dire conditions on the ground.
In Cartoon: Putin orders withdrawal from Syria
Putin: Russia’s air defense systems to remain in Syria
The Russian president has announced Moscow’s plans to leave air defense systems in Syria along with service members. The announcement follows Putin’s orders for a Russian withdrawal from the conflict-stricken country.
Why is Russia withdrawing forces from Syria?
President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that Russia is beginning its withdrawal of forces from Syria came as a complete surprise. DW’s Moscow correspondent Emma Burrows looks at why the decision has been made now.
Putin orders Russian forces to begin withdrawal from Syria
Putin has ordered the defense ministry to start the withdrawal of troops from Syria, but Russia will still maintain forces at two bases. The significance of the announcement is unclear.