Dmitry Medvedev

The Irish Times view on Russia’s political shake-up: Putin plots his next move

After 20 years in power, Putin’s ratings are flagging, the economy has stalled and real incomes have been falling for half a decade

Putin’s manoeuvre: a dramatic 72 hours in Russian politics

Lighning series of actions demonstrates president’s control of events after 20 years in power

Russia installs new PM as Putin launches political shake-up

Leader of 20 years wants to change constitution amid speculation over future role

What Vladimir Putin’s political revamp means for Russia

Sweeping changes to tilt balance of power after president’s term expires in 2024

Russia: PM and government resign as Putin proposes constitutional changes

Changes would limit power of potential successor and beef-up role of prime minister

Nato reassures North Macedonia after EU setback triggers election

French-led block on accession talks puts pressure on leaders in Skopje and Tirana

Putin hails ‘fruitful’ talks with Kim after first summit

North Korean leader meets Russian counterpart after talks with Donald Trump stall

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin

Meeting comes two months afer North Korean leader’s failed summit with Donald Trump

Russia sceptical as West congratulates Ukraine's new comic-president

Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to free all Ukrainians captured by Russia during war

Kim to meet Putin in Russia as relations with US falter

North Korea tests new weapon and says it no longer wants to deal with Mike Pompeo

Putin’s expected exit raises questions as to who will succeed him

Intense speculation abounds of a successor and how to manage an orderly transition

Russia demands EU promises on Balkan pipeline project

Moscow's major energy projects divide the EU and anger the US

Former Trump lawyer Cohen admits lying to Congress

Talks about a Trump hotel in Moscow continued into 2016 campaign, says Cohen

Russia to offload more US securities amid sanctions

Moscow to shift from dollar in settlements towards rouble, euro and other currencies

Georgia and Russia trade blame on 10th anniversary of war

Moscow says Georgian accession to Nato could spark ‘terrible conflict’

Russian World Cup joy contrasts with gloom over living standards

Decision to raise pension age meets with protests as Putin’s approval ratings sink 15%

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