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Democracies have been bent out of shape by rising populism but autocrats are more likely to crack under pressure
US president’s call to Russian leader comes after high-profile attacks hobbled businesses
Inability of Biden administration to confront Putin’s foreign aggression casts shadow on America’s ability to lead globally again
Black Sea clash highlights the tensions with a disruptive Kremlin
Critics warned against giving Russia ‘free concessions’ at Brussels meeting between bloc’s leaders
Surprise initiative follows Biden summit with Putin but catches allies unawares
The longtime Kremlin éminence grise on shaping Russia’s managed democracy, Alexei Navalny — and why Putin is a modern Octavian
Making progress on Geneva agreements will require ‘higher diplomatic mathematics’, Russian official says
What are the next steps after the summit
Modest goal of stabilising US relations with Russia conveys realism that eluded earlier presidents
US and Russian presidents hold ‘open’ and ‘frank’ talks in Geneva aimed at stabilising relations
Joe Biden should expose the hollowness of Vladimir Putin’s position
The Russian leader is skilled at making life miserable for the west at little cost to his autocracy
Severstal owner Alexei Mordashov backs president’s call for companies to fund Kremlin’s social spending pledges
Tensions between party leaders and members intensify as parliamentary elections loom
US and Russian presidents to meet amid heightened tensions and surge in ransomware attacks
Jailed opposition activist’s supporters banned from elections and threatened with prison
White House press secretary says ‘responsible states do not harbour ransomware criminals’
Better western relations are high on the wishlist at annual St Petersburg forum, the country’s answer to Davos
Critics decry plan to hold summit with Putin despite Moscow’s backing of Lukashenko
Sochi summit underscores Putin’s position as Lukashenko’s most reliable foreign ally
Country’s leader seek to counter international condemnation for grounding of Ryanair jet
German chancellor’s refusal to halt Nord Stream 2 encourages Putin to act with impunity
Presidents of US and Russia hope to restore stability and repair frayed relations
Beijing and Moscow sense an opportunity in the face of fading US influence and Covid fallout
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