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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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Ukraine to deploy new AI-powered anti-aircraft missile systems - WP

Ukraine is preparing to deploy a new generation of AI-powered anti-aircraft missile systems that can provide infinite defense. This system will use millions of bits of data to predict and intercept Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 02:13 PM • 3974 views
Trump still plans to meet with Zelensky, but no breakthroughs are expected - Axios

US President Donald Trump, heading to Davos on Tuesday, plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The American side does not expect breakthroughs from this meeting.

Politics • January 20, 10:26 AM • 5016 views
Trump invited Zelenskyy to 'Peace Council' - FT

US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the 'Peace Council'. There has been no response from the Ukrainian side yet, Christopher Miller of the Financial Times reported.

Politics • January 20, 10:17 AM • 3867 views
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne: what's the reason?

Donald Trump stated that he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne to force Emmanuel Macron to join his "Peace Council" initiative. France intends to reject the invitation, and Trump also invited Vladimir Putin to the council.

News of the World • January 20, 08:42 AM • 3282 views
Putin's actions are an alarming signal for world leaders in Davos - Foreign Minister Sybiha

Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 08:15 AM • 6243 views
Russia's largest cement producer halts plants: CPD names reasonsPhoto

The Cemros holding has frozen two plants in the Belgorod and Ulyanovsk regions, and another enterprise has switched to a four-day work week. The official reason is a drop in demand due to a decline in housing construction and competition from cheaper cement.

Economy • January 20, 05:44 AM • 4521 views
Medvedev is number one: Putin has identified the top five leaders of "United Russia" for the State Duma elections - media

Putin's administration and "United Russia" have identified five leaders for the State Duma elections in September 2026. The list includes Medvedev, Lavrov, Golovin, Lysenko, and Poddubny.

Politics • January 20, 03:02 AM • 6855 views
"We will not let anyone outsmart us": Tusk on Poland's participation in Trump's "Peace Council"

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country's entry into international structures requires the government's consent and ratification by the Sejm. This applies to the invitation of the Polish president to Donald Trump's "Peace Council."

Politics • January 19, 09:40 PM • 8102 views
Trump's "personal yes," the "Prosperity Deal," and negotiations: what is being decided in Davos for Ukraine

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine plans to sign security guarantee agreements with the United States and an $800 billion economic recovery deal. President Zelenskyy expects the documents to be approved, despite Donald Trump's ambiguous position.

Economy • January 19, 11:54 AM • 84591 views
Kremlin claims Putin received an invitation to Trump's 'Peace Council' on Gaza

Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' on Gaza. The Russian authorities are studying this proposal.

News of the World • January 19, 10:50 AM • 4060 views
"The time has come, and it will be done": Trump accused Denmark of failing to protect Greenland from the "Russian threat"

Donald Trump stated that Denmark had ignored NATO's warnings about security risks in Greenland for 20 years. Now, the US must resolve this issue on its own.

News of the World • January 19, 10:07 AM • 4499 views
US invasion of Greenland would make Putin the "happiest man in the world" - Spanish PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that a US invasion of Greenland would make Putin the happiest man, legitimizing his invasion of Ukraine. Such a move would be a death sentence for NATO, Sánchez emphasized.

Politics • January 19, 09:39 AM • 4305 views
Kremlin prepares Russians for peace rejection, using Medvedchuk for this - ISW

The Kremlin is preparing the Russian population for a rejection of peace, using Medvedchuk's statements about the absence of peace in Ukraine in 2026. This is happening against the backdrop of negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Europe.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 04:31 AM • 26172 views
"Kupiansk is a particularly painful spot": Russian command lies about the front to influence US decisions - ISW

The Russian military command is publicly disseminating false information about the battlefield. This is part of a cognitive warfare effort to influence US decisions regarding peace negotiations.

War in Ukraine • January 17, 09:44 AM • 4981 views
Gold prices fall amid profit-taking and de-escalation in Iran

The global gold market is correcting after reaching historical highs, with prices falling by more than 1%. Investors are taking profits, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have eased.

Economy • January 17, 04:30 AM • 19335 views
Putin called for involving soldiers wounded in the war with Ukraine in drone development

Dictator Putin called on the government and the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation to involve wounded soldiers in the development, production, and operation of autonomous systems. He emphasized that the experience of these soldiers should be in demand in technological progress.

News of the World • January 16, 08:30 PM • 4615 views
Former German Chancellor Schroeder hid conversations with Putin from archive - DW

Gerhard Schröder refused to transfer documents about conversations with Putin to the German Federal Archives, keeping them at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. These documents concern his time in power from 1998 to 2005.

Politics • January 16, 02:56 PM • 21358 views
Putin's spokesman Peskov: "The Kremlin positively assesses statements by France, Italy, and Germany on dialogue with Moscow"

The Russian leadership positively received statements by the leaders of France, Italy, and Germany on resuming dialogue with Moscow. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a "positive evolution" of the Europeans' positions.

Politics • January 16, 01:42 PM • 4093 views
Great Britain disagrees with France and Italy on negotiations with Putin - Politico

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Moscow shows no interest in peace. She rejected proposals to resume negotiations with Putin.

Politics • January 16, 07:26 AM • 6381 views
Russia seeks to make Kyiv uninhabitable by attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure - NYT

Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, to disable heating and electricity supply systems. The goal of these actions is to undermine the morale of the population and force Ukraine to make concessions in peace negotiations.

Society • January 15, 03:41 PM • 6353 views
Hungary's Mol close to deal to buy Gazprom's stake in sanctioned Serbian refinery

Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.

Economy • January 15, 01:36 PM • 4830 views
Putin's office did not confirm Russia's consent to peacekeepers with the participation of military personnel from China and Global South countries

Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, did not confirm Russia's consent to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine with the participation of Chinese military personnel. However, according to him, Russia considers it relevant to continue dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 12:18 PM • 4738 views
Kremlin expects visit of US special envoys Witkoff and Kushner after dates are agreed - Peskov

The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the Kremlin expects a new visit of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia. He also noted that Russia considers it relevant to continue the dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 11:59 AM • 4193 views
Trump said he knew nothing about Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Moscow

Donald Trump told Reuters that he was unaware of a possible trip by special envoys to Moscow.

Politics • January 15, 06:46 AM • 5963 views
Lavrov reveals Russia's expanded goals in Ukraine, going beyond discussed peace plan - ISWPhoto

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 05:14 AM • 10967 views
Trump accused Ukraine of hindering a peace agreement with Russia

Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:34 AM • 63906 views
Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan a trip to Moscow to meet with Putin in the near future - Bloomberg

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of Donald Trump, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit is to promote a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics • January 14, 08:52 AM • 35456 views
Didn't share the girls: in Mariupol, Russians had a shootout with Kadyrovites, there is one dead and one wounded

In Mariupol, a shootout occurred between Kadyrovites and Russian soldiers near a club. One Russian soldier was killed, and a 'Akhmat' fighter was seriously wounded.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 07:37 AM • 10849 views
Greenlandic Rift: Will Denmark and Europe withstand the pressure of Washington's appetites?

Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.

Politics • January 14, 07:00 AM • 65051 views
ISW: Russians increasingly feel the consequences of the Kremlin's bet on the defense industry due to the war in Ukraine

Russians are increasingly feeling the consequences of the Kremlin's bet on the defense-industrial complex to continue the "special military operation. " This leads to rising inflation and a decline in the quality of life. Putin has increased VAT, shifting the burden of war onto the population.

Economy • January 13, 02:51 AM • 14634 views