Vladimir V. Putin
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19523.0Global Dominance: 0.04%Vladimir V. Putin is the President of Russia, serving in this role since 1999, with a brief interlude as Prime Minister. He has been a central figure in Russian politics, known for his authoritarian governance and efforts to consolidate power. Under his leadership, Russia has seen a significant tightening of controls over the media and internet, with numerous laws aimed at suppressing dissent and curbing free expression. Recently, he has intensified efforts to regulate and restrict access to Western social media platforms, including YouTube, which he views as a threat to state control over information, particularly in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine.
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President Vladimir V. Putin launched the war more than four years ago.
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone AttackUnited States· 2026-06-20Vladimir V. Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, gifted a new Ural motorcycle to Mark Warren during a visit to Alaska.
Index - Külföld - Vadonatúj Ural motorral lepett meg Vlagyimir Putyin egy alaszkai férfit
Hungary· 2025-08-21
President Vladimir V. Putin’s demand that Ukraine cede the entirety of the Donbas region has highlighted a central question of any negotiations.
Ukraine Maps: A Look at Russia's Territorial Advances and Border DemandsUnited States· 2025-08-20
Vladimir V. Putin explained the futility of Ukrainian resistance and expressed confidence in Russia's military advantage.
Why Putin Thinks Russia Has the Upper Hand Against UkraineUnited States· 2025-08-14
The alliance has also benefited President Vladimir V. Putin.
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Honduras· 2025-06-06
Putin has stated that the demonization of Stalin has been a way to attack the Soviet Union and Russia.
La figura de Stalin resurge en una Rusia nostálgicaHonduras· 2025-06-06
President Putin was described by Mr. Trump as having 'gone absolutely CRAZY' after the attacks on Ukraine.
Trump Says Putin Has ‘Gone Crazy’ After New Russian Attacks on UkraineUnited States· 2025-05-26
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia was accused by President Trump of going 'absolutely CRAZY'.
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine as U.S. Steps BackUnited States· 2025-05-26President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is criticized for escalating attacks in Ukraine.
Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Putin’s Escalation of Ukraine AttacksUnited States· 2025-05-26President Vladimir V. Putin has called the battle for his nation’s survival by joining a drone brigade offering short stints far from the fighting.
Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian OfficialsUnited States· 2025-05-25President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has dragged his feet on agreeing to any temporary truce.
Russia Bombards Ukraine With One of Largest Air Assaults of the WarUnited States· 2025-05-25
President Vladimir V. Putin is being prodded toward peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.
EU Plans New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fireUnited States· 2025-05-20President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has wanted to end the war in Ukraine on his terms.
In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic CaveatUnited States· 2025-05-20President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is expected to discuss the war in Ukraine with President Trump.
Trump and Putin Set to Discuss Ukraine War in High-Stakes CallUnited States· 2025-05-19
Mr. Putin has dragged his feet on agreeing to any temporary truce, adding preconditions that he knows Ukraine will not accept.
Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine WarUnited States· 2025-05-18
Putin continues to wage a war against civilians.
Russian Drone Strikes Shuttle Bus in UkraineUnited States· 2025-05-17
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia was not attending and expectations for a breakthrough were low.
Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business DealsUnited States· 2025-05-16
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is involved in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine to Begin Amid Doubt and ChaosUnited States· 2025-05-16President Vladimir V. Putin skipped the talks, and instead sent a group of midlevel Russian officials to Istanbul.
Officials From Russia and Ukraine Are in Turkey, But Will Peace Talks Take Place?United States· 2025-05-15
President Vladimir V. Putin was missing from the list of officials attending peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey.
Will Putin Attend Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.United States· 2025-05-15President Vladimir V. Putin has been sending a clear message about Russia's military advantage.
Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in TalksUnited States· 2025-05-14
President Vladimir V. Putin rejected a cease-fire and proposed direct talks instead.
Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct TalksUnited States· 2025-05-11President Vladimir V. Putin is being pressured by European leaders to agree to a cease-fire.
European Leaders Visit Ukraine and Press Russia for a 30-Day Cease-FireUnited States· 2025-05-10
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia drew attention to the very factors that have enabled him to wage war against Ukraine into a fourth year.
Putin Puts On Show of Defiance as Cease-fire Talks Drag OnUnited States· 2025-05-10Vladimir V. Putin welcomed international officials in Moscow while the European leaders visited Ukraine.
First Joint Visit of Four European Leaders to UkraineUnited States· 2025-05-09
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade.
Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi GermanyUnited States· 2025-05-09President Vladimir V. Putin will honor Xi Jinping as the 'main guest' at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of EuropeUnited States· 2025-05-07Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, wants NATO troops out of Poland and has threatened further aggression beyond the war in Ukraine.
Old Angst Resurfaces in Poland About Abandonment by the U.S.United States· 2025-05-07He said Russia’s offer was intended to create a soft atmosphere of an exit from isolation for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Ukraine Rejects Russian Call for a Three-Day Cease-FireUnited States· 2025-05-03Mr. Trump accelerated his diplomacy with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia after the meeting with Mr. Zelensky.
Once Banished From Trump’s White House, Zelensky Has New HopeUnited States· 2025-05-02