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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) 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.
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.
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.
1 day ago · Vladimir Putin is the leader of Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Since then, the Nato military alliance has been a major backer of Kyiv's cause.
Mar 17, 2024 · Vladimir Putin responded with a full-scale land offensive to recapture the mainly Muslim Russian republic of Chechnya from separatist rebels.
Aug 15, 2023 · Why is Vladimir Putin so afraid of being assassinated? And what will happen to him if he loses the war? We spoke to experts to paint a picture of the man who invaded Ukraine.
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...
