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A Kremlin is a Russian medieval fortress. The term is most often used to refer to the walled complex in Moscow, which houses Russia's president.

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A large group of people holding a red banner with the white words: NO PUTIN. NO WAR

Russian opposition leads first major anti-war march abroad

Russian opposition leads first major anti-war march abroad

Yulia Navalnaya, Russian dissidents and nearly 1,500 others have marched in Berlin against Putin and his war in Ukraine.
PoliticsNovember 17, 202402:22 min
Russian Major General Apti Alaudinov in military gear

Apti Alaudinov: Propagandist or Moscow's new rising star?

Apti Alaudinov: Propagandist or Moscow's new rising star?

Is the commander of the Chechen special forces the Kremlin's new mouthpiece?
ConflictsSeptember 12, 2024
Russian school in Donetzk

Despite fighting, Kremlin shows 'normal' school year start

Despite fighting, Kremlin shows 'normal' school year start

For pupils in regions bordering Ukraine, the new school year means classes may be held in wartime conditions.
ConflictsAugust 30, 202402:43 min
A man (Vladimir Kara-Murza) being escorted by police officers

Russia: Kara-Murza lawyer visits jailed Kremlin critic

Russia: Kara-Murza lawyer visits jailed Kremlin critic

Prominent Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been in a Siberian prison since April 2023.
PoliticsJuly 13, 2024
A posting depicting a smear campaign against Georgian politicians and activists

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia's ruling party has proposed a package of Kremlin-style legislation to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.
Human RightsJune 8, 2024
Andrei Belousov is seen wearing a suit and in profile, looking away from the camera

Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister

Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister

Andrei Belousov is a longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin. His job will be to strengthen Russia's arms industry.
PoliticsMay 14, 2024
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In the spotlight

Yevgeny Prigozhin (left) is seen serving Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (center) at a dinner in 2011

The long list of Putin critics targeted by the Kremlin

Many of those who have spoken out publicly against Russian President Vladimir Putin have paid with their lives.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin seated at a long table with more than a dozen women

Russia: Are soldiers' protesting wives a threat to Kremlin?

The wives of Russian soldiers in Ukraine are calling for their return despite facing arrest. Can they force change?
ConflictsFebruary 18, 2024
Yevgeny Prigozhin

Prigozhin's troll factories in Russia: What's next?

Reports that Wagner's Prigozhin has shut down his media group don't mean the end of online trolls in Russia.
MediaJuly 13, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin drinks champagne during a ceremony

Russian wineries maintain production despite EU sanctions

Putin's favorite vintners have been trying to import supplies despite EU sanctions. DW investigates.
BusinessJune 3, 2023
Members of the public walk past Christmas and New Year's decorations featuring snowballs at Moscow's central Zaryadye park, a short distance from the Kremlin in Moscow.

Ukraine war: Russia's economy holding out against sanctions

Strong energy sales have kept Russia's economy going, despite severe sanctions from the EU and US.
BusinessFebruary 22, 2023
Vladimir Putin at a Eurasian Economic Union summit in Bishkek in December 2022

Ukraine war — what to expect in 2023

Here are the highlights of the DW Conflict Zone coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what to expect in 2023.
ConflictsDecember 29, 202215:36 min
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