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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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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan officially dismissed after harassment scandalVideo

The Assembly of States Parties dismissed Karim Khan for serious misconduct. The leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor is now provided by deputies.

News of the World • July 25, 06:50 AM • 4468 views
Russia is preparing a new and quite significant wave of mobilization for the fall - Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation is preparing a significant mobilization for the fall. According to him, Putin plans to increase attacks and expand the war.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:17 PM • 3316 views
Trump believes that China and Russia are not arming Iran

US President Donald Trump said he does not believe that China and Russia are supplying weapons to Iran, citing assurances from the leaders of these countries. He emphasized that if this were happening, it would be very bad for them.

News of the World • July 24, 04:43 PM • 3484 views
Ukraine became a wall that stopped Putin's plans to restore the Soviet Union - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine single-handedly stopped Putin's plans to restore the Soviet empire. He emphasized, that Ukraine became a barrier to these dreams.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:24 PM • 3454 views
Trump realized who actually does not want the end of the war in Ukraine - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Trump changed his mind about Ukraine and began to trust him. According to Zelenskyy, the US now sees, who is actually blocking the end of the war.

Politics • July 24, 04:02 PM • 7324 views
Russian Dvorkovich left the post of FIDE president due to EU sanctions

Arkady Dvorkovich, former deputy prime minister of Russia, suspended his duties as FIDE president after EU sanctions. His duties will be temporarily performed by Vice President Viswanathan Anand.

Sports • July 24, 02:54 PM • 7654 views
Lavrov stated that the United States did not fulfill the agreements regarding the end of the war in Ukraine

Lavrov said that the Russian Federation agreed with the US proposals at the meeting in Anchorage, but the American side did not fulfill its obligations. He added that Zelensky did not do what Trump proposed.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 01:26 PM • 3769 views
Russia is doing the same with the Black Sea and food security as Iran did with the Strait of Hormuz - Sybiha

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russian attacks on civilian vessels threaten global food security. He called on the world to show solidarity and stop the terror.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:59 PM • 64395 views
The Kremlin fears elections more than sanctions due to growing internal tension in the Russian Federation - intelligence

The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin fears the domestic political situation ahead of the State Duma elections. Only 15-24% of Russians support the war, while 64-67% favor peace negotiations.

News of the World • July 23, 11:28 AM • 4163 views
The Kremlin creates conditions for mobilization and prepares for unrest in the Russian Federation - ISW

The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law allowing citizens with criminal records to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is preparing to announce mobilization and possible civil unrest.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 04:44 AM • 5882 views
Putin is again pulling the wool over Russians' eyes with tales about the "resilience of the economy" - CPD

Russian dictator Putin resorts to petty manipulations with numbers to paint a positive picture where there is none. The CPD claims: since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been lurching from one crisis to another, and only Putin's decision can end this.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 03:32 AM • 9380 views
Putin's entourage signals to Ukraine that he alone is the reason the war started and is not ending - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Putin's entourage signals to Ukraine about his responsibility for the war. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for peace and is working on a dignified end to the war.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 06:16 PM • 18379 views
Putin refused to return part of the occupied territories of Ukraine, he wants a "buffer zone" - Bloomberg

According to the publication, Putin wants to keep the captured areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions under his control. At the same time, the Kremlin has strengthened its position due to the escalation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 01:29 PM • 4313 views
As secret as it is unimportant - Tykhyi on the meeting of former German and Russian officials in Baku

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the meeting of former high-ranking officials of Germany and Russia in Baku is unimportant. Ukraine did not authorize the participants for such negotiations.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:52 AM • 3604 views
Poroshenko invests hundreds of millions in the economies of other states and calls not to invest in Ukraine - expert

Poroshenko invests hundreds of millions in the economies of other states and calls not to invest in Ukraine, - expert.

Politics • July 22, 10:29 AM • 12476 views
Ukraine has already won the war - Italian Defense Minister

Guido Crosetto stated that Ukraine has won because it never wanted to invade Russia, but is only defending itself. He recalled that four years ago everyone thought Russia would reach Kyiv in a week.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 04:15 AM • 16653 views
A secret meeting of former high-ranking officials from Germany and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine took place in Baku - Aliyev

The President of Azerbaijan stated that a meeting of former high-ranking officials from Germany and Russia took place in Baku on July 12-14. German Chancellor Merz denied any government involvement in these negotiations.

Politics • July 21, 03:58 PM • 5691 views
"Russia lied about the war": US blogger Laura Loomer came to Ukraine and changed her mind about the war

Laura Loomer, a Trump supporter, admitted that Russian media misled her. She saw evidence of Russian crimes in Bucha and called for a reconsideration of views.

Society • July 21, 06:54 AM • 5307 views
Anti-war statements by Russian politicians boost ratings ahead of the State Duma elections - CPD

These statements also increase their poll numbers. At the same time, Putin's regime political technologists are looking for ways to monopolize this rhetoric.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:23 AM • 4703 views
FBI Director Kash Patel plans to visit Russia in the fall

FBI Director Kash Patel plans to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg on October 14-15. The visit is being prepared amid tense relations between the United States and Russia.

Politics • July 21, 03:15 AM • 5266 views
"Putin is a dickhead": In Georgia, protesters demand the release of a man who hit a Russian-speaking womanVideo

In Telavi, a man hit a woman who was speaking Russian at a wedding. After the suspect was detained, protest actions began in Georgia with slogans against Putin.

News of the World • July 20, 08:43 PM • 5217 views
Population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years - intelligence

GUR reports that the population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years. Russia is purposefully changing the ethnic composition of the territories by resettling Russians.

Society • July 20, 09:46 AM • 3390 views
Russia deliberately uses freedom of navigation as a military target - MFA on the attack on the vessel GOLDEN LEO

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia deliberately attacks civilian vessels. A Ukrainian pilot and four crew members were killed, eight were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 07:35 PM • 4037 views
Sybiha called for increased pressure on Russia after the massive attack on Kyiv on July 19

The Minister of Foreign Affairs called for increased pressure on Russia after the attack on Kyiv with dozens of ballistic missiles. He demands the unblocking of the 21st EU sanctions package and the acceleration of air defense supplies to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 11:21 AM • 9434 views
Defense forces conducted a cleanup in Kostiantynivka and raised the Ukrainian flagVideo

Fighters of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelya" conducted a cleanup in Kostiantynivka and raised the Ukrainian flag, confirming the Armed Forces of Ukraine's control over the city. The Kremlin had previously claimed the complete capture of Kostiantynivka, but the Ukrainian side denies this.

Society • July 18, 12:44 PM • 24637 views
Russia is preparing a mobilization of 500,000 people this fall - CPD

Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 people in the fall. Some of them will be thrown into battle within two weeks, while others will be trained for a month for a new front.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:05 AM • 37523 views
Putin's approval rating fell to the lowest level since the start of the war - poll

The level of support for Putin in Russia dropped to 66% according to FOM and to 65. 1% according to VTsIOM. The decline in the rating was recorded amid the war against Ukraine.

Politics • July 17, 11:53 AM • 8634 views
Trump accused China of stealing US voter data

Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.

News of the World • July 17, 05:59 AM • 5156 views
Ukraine is ready for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Turkey - MFA

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia in Turkey. One of the outcomes could be a ceasefire, but the Russian Federation has not yet agreed.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:11 PM • 7296 views
The richest Russians moved billions of dollars abroad due to fears for the economy - Bloomberg

Several of the richest people in Russia, close to Putin, moved billions of dollars abroad. The capital outflow intensified due to fears of asset confiscation and economic problems.

Economy • July 16, 03:05 PM • 7049 views