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Vladimir Putin

Russian politician, President of Russia (2000—2008; since 2012)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian statesman and political figure, a former Soviet intelligence officer. He is the current President of the Russian Federation and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Putin's rule is characterized by the suppression of freedom of speech and opposition in Russia. In particular, independent activists and journalists have been killed or persecuted. During his rule, Russia participated in the Second Chechen War (1999-2009), the war in Syria (2015-2024), and aggression against Ukraine (2014 and 2022).
1970-1975
Studied at the Faculty of Law of Leningrad University
1975-1990
Worked in the KGB of the USSR, including in East Germany
1991-1996
Worked in the team of St. Petersburg Mayor Anatoly Sobchak
1996-1999
Worked in the structures of the Russian government. For a certain period, he headed the FSB
1999
Appointed Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. During this period, the Second Russian-Chechen War took place
1999-2000
Russian President Boris Yeltsin appointed Putin as his successor. In May 2000, he took office as President of the Russian Federation and held it until May 2008
2018
Vladimir Putin became President of the Russian Federation for the fourth time
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Hungary to agree to buy oil from the US at Orbán-Vance meeting - media

Mol Nyrt. will purchase 500,000 tons of American oil for $500 million. The deal will be announced at Viktor Orbán's meeting with the US Vice President.

News of the World • April 7, 09:57 AM • 10148 views
Trump again called NATO a "paper tiger" and said that Putin is not afraid of the Alliance

Donald Trump called the Alliance a paper tiger due to a lack of resources. He stated that Putin is not afraid of NATO, and his calls for help were a test.

Politics • April 5, 06:43 PM • 6547 views
Putin's approval rating among Russians sharply dropped to 71% - ISW

The dictator's approval rating fell to 71% amid restrictions on the messenger's operation. Discontent is growing among military bloggers and small businesses in Russia.

Politics • April 5, 07:20 AM • 18259 views
Armenia threatens to withdraw from CSTO if Russia raises gas prices

Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan announced the termination of relations with the CSTO if fuel prices increase. For now, the parties are hoping for the results of leaders' negotiations.

News of the World • April 4, 03:55 PM • 7439 views
Witkoff and Kushner may visit Kyiv for the first time after Easter - Budanov

A US delegation led by Trump's envoys may arrive in Ukraine in April. Kyiv expects clarification on security guarantees for ending the war.

Politics • April 4, 03:43 PM • 104907 views
Putin complained to Erdogan about attacks on gas pipelines and ships in the Black Sea

The dictator discussed with the Turkish president the security of energy infrastructure and the war in Ukraine. Putin spoke about the threat to merchant ships in the sea.

Politics • April 3, 03:26 PM • 4781 views
Russia plans to keep "wartime laws" in effect even after the war ends - CPD

Russian authorities plan to maintain internet censorship and criminal penalties for discrediting the army. Restrictions will become a permanent part of the dictatorship.

Politics • April 3, 04:30 AM • 6336 views
Occupiers opened a large-scale propaganda park in Simferopol on Putin's orders - Center for Countering Disinformation

A multimedia project has been launched in Crimea for the ideological indoctrination of youth and the imposition of Russian identity. Money is being spent on propaganda instead of infrastructure.

Society • April 2, 09:32 PM • 16588 views
In response to Tusk's words about "Putin's dream," Orban demanded the "immediate" lifting of sanctions on Russian energy

The Hungarian Prime Minister calls on the EU to lift restrictions against Russia to save the economy. He also sharply responded to Donald Tusk's accusations of ties with Putin.

Politics • April 2, 02:50 PM • 11107 views
Tusk called US withdrawal from NATO and cessation of aid to Ukraine "Putin's dream"

The Polish Prime Minister stated that the Alliance is threatened with disintegration and the cessation of aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia.

Politics • April 2, 12:07 PM • 3955 views
Oleksiy Shevchuk: The Ukrainian case at the ICC is not just an investigation, but a lesson for international justice

Oleksiy Shevchuk emphasized the importance of integrating Ukrainian specialists into the ICC. He pointed out the systemic problems of the court and the need to update its mechanisms.

Politics • April 1, 12:15 PM • 39834 views
Kovalenko: Russia is waging an ideological war of annihilation against Ukraine and does not abandon its goal of dismantling the EU and NATO

Andriy Kovalenko believes that Russia's goal is to return Europe to its sphere of influence and to break up NATO. According to the head of the CPD, Russia can only be stopped by destroying the economy and military-industrial complex of the aggressor country.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 03:27 AM • 5026 views
Sanctioned tanker with Russian oil arrives in Cuba with US consent

A tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil arrived at Matanzas port despite the blockade. Donald Trump authorized the delivery to ease the energy crisis on the island.

News of the World • March 31, 06:01 PM • 6445 views
Russians' trust in Putin and the government is falling, especially among young people - poll

A Levada Center poll recorded a drop in Putin's rating to 80%. Young people are increasingly criticizing the government over taxes and war fatigue in Ukraine.

News of the World • March 31, 12:35 PM • 4369 views
Fainted and injured - Saakashvili felt ill in prison

Mikheil Saakashvili lost consciousness in his cell and required resuscitation. The Penitentiary Service confirmed the incident but denied any injuries.

Politics • March 30, 05:06 PM • 6435 views
Ministry of Culture official suspected of justifying Russian aggression - prosecutor's office released recording of conversationsPhotoVideo

The head of a department at the Ministry of Culture has been served with a notice of suspicion for denying Russian aggression. She justified the shelling and wrote letters to Putin on behalf of her son.

Crimes and emergencies • March 30, 09:42 AM • 2934 views
Rich countries seek to join the EU - Politico found out if Ukraine can be moved down the queue

Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.

Politics • March 30, 06:43 AM • 28527 views
Trump said there was "no problem" with a Russian tanker delivering oil to Cuba

The US President stated that he had no complaints about the Russian vessel due to the humanitarian crisis. The tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" is carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.

Politics • March 30, 05:51 AM • 6671 views
Kremlin to forcibly seize 3 trillion rubles of Russians' pension savings - intelligence

Moscow plans to transfer the funds of 37 million citizens to a new state scheme. The money will be used to finance state projects amid sanctions and war.

News of the World • March 28, 02:09 PM • 7810 views
Russians' trust in Putin has fallen to a historic low since the full-scale war began - poll

A poll by the state-owned VTsIOM recorded a drop in trust in Putin to 75% and a rise in his disapproval rating. The reasons cited were the economic downturn and Russians' fatigue from the prolonged war.

Society • March 28, 05:34 AM • 14396 views
Russia restricted access to foreign films for distribution

Russian dictator Putin restricted the distribution of foreign films due to their alleged harm to viewers. The Center for Countering Disinformation calls this the transformation of culture into an instrument of ideology.

Culture • March 27, 11:05 PM • 8694 views
Any steps to ease pressure on Russia are not productive - SybihaPhoto

The Foreign Minister called on the G7 to increase pressure on the aggressor and not to ease sanctions. Ukraine plans to increase the number of attacks on Russian territories.

Politics • March 27, 03:01 PM • 5008 views
The CPD stated that Iran's defeat could weaken Russia and the entire axis of autocracies

The head of the CPD, Kovalenko, stated that the war against Iran would directly affect Russia. A victory over Tehran would destroy terrorist proxies and weaken dictatorships.

Politics • March 27, 12:45 AM • 10367 views
Putin demands 'voluntary contributions' from big Russian businesses for the war - media

The dictator proposed that entrepreneurs contribute to the budget amid the conflict in the Middle East. Businesses were urged to limit expenses and not live lavishly.

Economy • March 26, 09:59 PM • 9921 views
NATO Secretary General explains refusal to officially formalize Ukraine's experience

Mark Rutte announced a mutual exchange of knowledge through the J-Tech center in Poland. The NATO Secretary General emphasized the lack of consensus on Ukraine's membership now.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:03 PM • 6542 views
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When will the war in Ukraine end - experts' opinions

Experts assessed the chances of a quick end to the war and the Kremlin's plans to recruit 400,000 troops. Real peace depends on Russia's decision on mobilization.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:16 PM • 90121 views
Ukraine and the US have different assessments of Russia's intentions regarding ending the war - Zelenskyy

Ukraine insists on increasing pressure on Russia to end the war. The US believes Putin is ready for peace and calls additional pressure inappropriate.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:44 PM • 5547 views
Britain to begin forceful interception of Russian shadow fleet vessels

British forces will inspect Russian tankers in their waters to block Putin's revenues. This will force the aggressor to choose more expensive routes bypassing the English Channel.

Economy • March 26, 04:31 AM • 5089 views
US ready to finalize security guarantees if Ukraine withdraws from Donetsk region - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the US demands the withdrawal of troops from Donbas for guarantees. Retreat would jeopardize the security of Ukraine and all of Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:46 PM • 12268 views
Russia continues to contact the US regarding a possible settlement of the war in Ukraine - Peskov

Peskov announced the continuation of negotiations with Washington for a conflict settlement. Moscow expects its own interests to be taken into account in a future agreement.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 01:27 PM • 3958 views