Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the president of Russia. Putin has held continuous positions as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012, and as president from 2000 to 2008 and since 2012. He is the longest-serving Russian or Soviet leader since Joseph Stalin.
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Some of the key events about Vladimir Putin

  • 1975
    Graduated with a law degree from Leningrad State University
  • 1985
    Completed KGB training and was assigned to Dresden, East Germany
  • 1990
    Became an advisor to the Mayor of Saint Petersburg on international affairs
  • 1996
    Moved to Moscow to join the presidential staff of Boris Yeltsin
  • 1998
    Appointed as Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB)
  • 1999
    Became Acting Prime Minister of Russia
  • 1999
    Ordered the Second Chechen War, resulting in widespread civilian casualties
  • 2000
    Won the presidential election and became President of Russia
  • 2001
    Established the United Russia party
  • 2004
    Oversaw changes to electoral laws that eliminated direct elections for regional governors
  • 2006
    Launched the National Priority Projects to improve Russia's health care, education, housing and agriculture
  • 2006
    Signed laws restricting the activities of non-governmental organizations in Russia
  • 2008
    Invaded Georgia, leading to international condemnation and tensions
  • 2012
    Signed the "foreign agent" law, requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents
  • 2013
    Signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens
  • 2014
    Oversaw the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia
  • 2014
    Annexed Crimea from Ukraine, violating international law and leading to sanctions
  • 2015
    Intervened militarily in the Syrian Civil War, supporting the Assad regime
  • 2018
    Signed a law raising the retirement age, sparking nationwide protests
  • 2022
    Launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing widespread destruction and a global crisis

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Ukraine leader opens door to peace talks as Trump prepares White House return

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92-year-old Nagasaki survivor challenges Putin's nuclear stance before Nobel ceremony

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Trump shares unexpected view on Assad's escape and Putin's choices

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Putin gives green light to place new missiles in Belarus next year

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How population decline drives modern warfare: A look at Russia's hidden motives

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Putin lets Belarus control new super-fast missile system coming next year

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Russian top diplomat shares shocking conditions for peace talks with US journalist

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Russian LGBTQ+ community deals with strict new reality after court decision

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Trump picks new Ukraine peace envoy as global events shake diplomatic landscape

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Syria's power balance shifts as opposition forces take control of key territories

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Pentagon alerts: New Russian super-missile might strike Ukraine within days

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Hungary and Slovakia scramble to keep Russian gas flowing after bank sanctions

Hungary and Slovakia scramble to keep Russian gas flowing after bank sanctions

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Secret memo shows how US plans to deal with unusual four-country partnership

Secret memo shows how US plans to deal with unusual four-country partnership

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How frozen Russian money could save Ukraine when Trump returns to power

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Economics, Politics • December 11 2024 , 05:02 PM  •  8123 views
Global money game: How frozen Russian cash could save Ukraine's defense plans

Global money game: How frozen Russian cash could save Ukraine's defense plans

Western nations hold about $300-billion of frozen Russian money since early-2022. With US support becoming shaky new ideas emerge to use these funds for Ukraineʼs defense needs despite international risks

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Russia makes its position clear: No backing down on Ukraine conflict demands

Russia makes its position clear: No backing down on Ukraine conflict demands

Moscow firmly states its stance on Ukraine situation‚ rejecting any thought of compromise. Russian officials point to Putinʼs peace terms while responding to recent US peace-making attempt

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 01:22 PM  •  1931 views
Kremlin shifts priorities as Syria sees unexpected power change

Kremlin shifts priorities as Syria sees unexpected power change

Russiaʼs long-time ally Syria experiences major political shift‚ while Moscow maintains its focus remains on Ukraine conflict. Kremlin officials confirm ongoing communication with new Syrian leadership

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 10:58 AM  •  1797 views
Russian official explains how Putin's military action in Ukraine might end

Russian official explains how Putin's military action in Ukraine might end

Kremlin clarifies conditions for ending Ukraine military operation through force or talks. Ukraineʼs leader suggests new peace-keeping idea while Russia states its non-negotiable terms

Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 04:09 PM  •  475 views
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Russian lawmakers take first step to change rules about terrorist groups

Russian parliament moved forward with new law-making process that could affect how country deals with certain organizations. First approval happened but more steps needed before final decision

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Poland takes lead in pushing for Ukraine-Russia peace talks this winter

Poland takes lead in pushing for Ukraine-Russia peace talks this winter

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Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 02:42 PM  •  585 views
Ukraine leader opens door to peace talks as Trump prepares White House return

Ukraine leader opens door to peace talks as Trump prepares White House return

**Volodymyr Zelenskiy** signals readiness for diplomatic solution during talks with German opposition leader. Key European meeting planned for this month to develop joint position for possible negotiations

Politics • December 10 2024 , 12:19 AM  •  812 views
Assad's sudden exit from Syria creates new power dynamics in Middle East

Assad's sudden exit from Syria creates new power dynamics in Middle East

Syrian insurgents take control of Damascus after quick military campaign ends Assadʼs 24-year rule. Russia grants asylum to former leader while new government promises reforms and religious freedom

Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 12:16 AM  •  795 views
92-year-old Nagasaki survivor challenges Putin's nuclear stance before Nobel ceremony

92-year-old Nagasaki survivor challenges Putin's nuclear stance before Nobel ceremony

A Japanese atomic-bomb survivor group prepares to receive Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Their 92-year-old leader questions Putins understanding of nuclear weapons devastating effects on humanity

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 06:25 PM  •  785 views
Global gold smuggling network exposed: US and UK hit back with new sanctions

Global gold smuggling network exposed: US and UK hit back with new sanctions

US-UK authorities target gold-trade networks linked to Russian war financing. Joint operation freezes assets of key players in multi-national scheme while appointing new anti-corruption lead

Economics, Politics • December 9 2024 , 03:59 PM  •  576 views
Putin offers safe haven to Assad as Syrian power suddenly changes hands

Putin offers safe haven to Assad as Syrian power suddenly changes hands

Russian president makes quick decision to shelter former Syrian leader after unexpected rebel victory. Moscow now faces tough talks about its military presence in the region with new Syrian leadership

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 02:33 PM  •  850 views
German politician heads to Kyiv while leading pre-election polls

German politician heads to Kyiv while leading pre-election polls

German opposition chief **Friedrich Merz** visits Ukraine to show backing during ongoing conflict. His trip happens as polls show him ahead for upcoming election‚ while debates about military aid continue

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 12:15 PM  •  2657 views
Trump shares unexpected view on Assad's escape and Putin's choices

Trump shares unexpected view on Assad's escape and Putin's choices

Former president discusses Syriaʼs leaders sudden departure and Russias role in recent events. Trump met with **Zelenskiy** in Paris while suggesting ways to end the ongoing military actions

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 04:54 AM  •  4041 views
Trump's surprise Paris meeting with Zelenskiy brings new peace talk ideas

Trump's surprise Paris meeting with Zelenskiy brings new peace talk ideas

Former US president met with **Volodymyr Zelenskiy** in Paris during Notre-Dame reopening ceremony. The unexpected discussion led to fresh calls for peace-talks between Ukraine and Russia

Society, Politics • December 8 2024 , 09:39 PM  •  1042 views
Ex-dictator's brutal legacy: How Syria endured 54 years under Assad family rule

Ex-dictator's brutal legacy: How Syria endured 54 years under Assad family rule

From mass-detentions to chemical attacks Syria faced unprecedented violence under two generations of Assad rule. New evidence shows the true scale of atrocities committed during this dark period

Society, Politics • December 8 2024 , 08:29 PM  •  1292 views
Putin gives green light to place new missiles in Belarus next year

Putin gives green light to place new missiles in Belarus next year

During summit in Minsk **Vladimir Putin** agreed to deploy Oreshnik missiles in Belarus after **Lukashenkoʼs** request. Belarus will get control over targeting while Russia maintains ownership

Politics • December 7 2024 , 12:16 AM  •  798 views
Putin's secret plan: How population crisis shapes modern warfare

Putin's secret plan: How population crisis shapes modern warfare

Global birth-rates hit record lows as countries face unprecedented population decline. Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how demographic fears might be driving modern warfare in ways nobody expected

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 08:47 PM  •  686 views
How population decline drives modern warfare: A look at Russia's hidden motives

How population decline drives modern warfare: A look at Russia's hidden motives

World faces unprecedented population decline affecting global politics and warfare. Russiaʼs invasion of Ukraine shows how demographic fears can trigger military actions in modern-day world

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 08:43 PM  •  627 views
Putin lets Belarus control new super-fast missile system coming next year

Putin lets Belarus control new super-fast missile system coming next year

Russia plans to place its new fast-flying Oreshnik missiles in Belarus after signing defense deal. Belarus leader will get power to pick targets for these weapons that Russia already used in Ukraine

Politics • December 6 2024 , 08:25 PM  •  589 views
Russian top diplomat shares shocking conditions for peace talks with US journalist

Russian top diplomat shares shocking conditions for peace talks with US journalist

In a long-awaited chat with Tucker Carlson Russian foreign minister discussed ways to end Ukraine conflict and talked about Trump. He warned West about red-lines while showing interest in future talks

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 12:31 PM  •  597 views
Russian LGBTQ+ community deals with strict new reality after court decision

Russian LGBTQ+ community deals with strict new reality after court decision

A year after Russiaʼs highest court restricted LGBTQ+ activities‚ community members face growing challenges. Putinʼs government connects these limitations to its broader conflict with Western values

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 05:18 AM  •  1377 views
Trump picks new Ukraine peace envoy as global events shake diplomatic landscape

Trump picks new Ukraine peace envoy as global events shake diplomatic landscape

Former US president-elect builds his foreign-policy team with Lt Gen Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks. Meanwhile world events from Syria to South Korea create new challenges for incoming administration

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 09:40 PM  •  3642 views
Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

Security documents show massive social-media promotion and cyber-attacks during Romanian presidential election. US expresses worry about foreign interference while TikTok faces EU investigation

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 06:46 PM  •  2135 views
Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

Unknown candidate with pro-russian views wins first round of Romanian presidential elections using TikTok-based campaign. Constitutional court orders first-ever vote recount as political system faces major shift

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 03:15 PM  •  1271 views
Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

Unknown pro-Russian candidate wins first round of Romaniaʼs presidential race using TikTok-focused campaign. Constitutional court orders unprecedented vote recount while far-right parties gain power

Politics • December 5 2024 , 03:11 PM  •  1342 views
Syria's power balance shifts as opposition forces take control of key territories

Syria's power balance shifts as opposition forces take control of key territories

Northern Syria sees dramatic changes as opposition groups capture hundreds of locations including Aleppo city. Assadʼs regime faces its biggest challenge since 2015 while dealing with economic breakdown

Economics, Politics • December 5 2024 , 01:07 PM  •  1966 views