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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin[c][d] (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the president of Russia, serving since 2012 and previously as president from 2000 to 2008.
2 days ago · Vladimir Putin is a Russian leader and former KGB officer who has shaped his nation’s political landscape for decades with a mix of strategic maneuvers, military aggression against Russia’s neighbors, and controversial policies.
Guessing Vladimir Putin’s next moves is never easy. But he has dropped hints. Back in June, at a meeting with the heads of international news agencies, Putin was asked: how would Russia react if ...
5 days ago · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia spoke by phone for an hour on Friday, the first discussion between Mr. Putin and a sitting leader of a large Western country ...
Nov 7, 2024 · President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Ukraine should remain neutral for there to be a chance for peace, adding that the borders of Ukraine should be in accordance with the wishes of...
Dec 8, 2023 · Vladimir Putin served as president of Russia from 2000 to 2008 and was re-elected to the presidency in 2012. Learn about his ex-wife and political career.
Feb 29, 2024 · Vladimir Putin's Russia has been under the spotlight, with the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine just last weekend. But there's more to come.
May 7, 2024 · President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.
May 7, 2024 · Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in a country he has shaped in his image after first taking office...
May 7, 2024 · At home, instead of developing democracy, President Putin has been curtailing it: jailing critics, removing all checks and balances on his power. Predicting Putin's landslide was easy, but what...