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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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Hundreds of reinforcements and gun-to-gun: Bloomberg learned about the Secret Service's preparations for the summit in Alaska

Today, August 15, the presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will meet at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage. The US Secret Service is providing unprecedented security for both leaders, deploying hundreds of reinforcements and special equipment.

Politics • August 15, 06:57 AM • 6418 views
Trump-Putin summit: Reuters learns of possible agreements

A source close to the Kremlin reported on possible agreements between Trump and Putin at the summit on August 15 in Alaska. The meeting will begin at 10:00 PM Kyiv time.

Politics • August 15, 06:37 AM • 27210 views
Trump's negotiations with Putin in Alaska: White House released meeting schedule

The meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage will begin on Friday at 10:00 PM Kyiv time. A large-scale pro-Ukrainian rally is underway on the eve of the meeting.

Politics • August 15, 03:55 AM • 106472 views
"Alaska Supports Ukraine": A large-scale rally is taking place in Anchorage on the eve of the Trump-Putin meetingVideo

A pro-Ukrainian rally is underway in downtown Anchorage on the eve of the Trump-Putin meeting. Participants of the action demand to draw attention to Russian war crimes and the protection of Ukrainian children.

Politics • August 15, 03:09 AM • 61700 views
Plane with Kremlin pool journalists landed in AlaskaVideo

A plane carrying Kremlin pool journalists landed in Anchorage, Alaska. They will cover the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where they will discuss the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations.

Politics • August 14, 11:40 PM • 25293 views
Americans unsure of Trump's ability to end war - pollPhoto

Most Americans express doubts about Trump's ability to make effective decisions regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. Only 73% of Republicans trust him on this issue.

Politics • August 14, 10:41 PM • 6840 views
"Ukraine wants peace, but not at any cost" - EU Ambassador

The EU Representative in Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, emphasized that decisions about Ukraine's future must be made with its participation and with security guarantees from allies. She also noted that Russia continues to attack civilians, despite hopes for a ceasefire.

Politics • August 14, 09:55 PM • 4679 views
Media showed photos of the military base where Trump and Putin will meet tomorrowPhoto

US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15, 2025, at Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska. The purpose of the talks is to find a diplomatic solution to the war.

Politics • August 14, 07:55 PM • 69629 views
If I weren't president, Putin would have seized all of Ukraine - Trump

Donald Trump stated that if he had not been the US president, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would have seized all of Ukraine. However, Trump emphasized that Putin "would not mess with him."

Politics • August 14, 06:39 PM • 12113 views
Trump: The second meeting, attended by Putin, Zelenskyy, and me, will be more important

US President Donald Trump hopes for a successful meeting with Putin. He believes that a second meeting involving Putin, Zelenskyy, and Trump will be more important.

Politics • August 14, 06:15 PM • 5754 views
Minimum specifics, maximum vagueness and dilution of meaning: the Center for Countering Disinformation revealed Putin's strategy for the meeting with Trump

Tomorrow, August 15, a meeting between Putin and Trump will take place. The Russian dictator plans to show the American leader “historical materials” that are supposed to convince Trump that Ukraine is allegedly an “artificial state.”

Politics • August 14, 05:00 PM • 14313 views
Trump estimates 25% chance of Putin meeting failure

US President Donald Trump stated there is a 25% probability of his meeting with Putin failing. He is ready to impose new sanctions against Russia if the negotiations are not successful.

Politics • August 14, 04:31 PM • 8486 views
Trump hopes to achieve ceasefire at summit with Putin - Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a comprehensive solution to ending the war in Ukraine would take longer than a meeting between Trump and Putin. To achieve peace, security guarantees and "territorial disputes" will have to be discussed.

Politics • August 14, 04:11 PM • 9030 views
Trump to call Zelensky and European leaders after summit with Putin - media

US President Donald Trump believes that Putin is ready for a deal and plans to call Zelensky and European leaders after the meeting. He hopes that sanctions and economic incentives will influence the decision on a peace agreement.

Politics • August 14, 03:02 PM • 19343 views
Russian government plane arrived in Alaska ahead of Putin-Trump meeting

A Russian government plane landed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage ahead of tomorrow's Putin-Trump summit. The aircraft departed from Moscow and entered US airspace.

Politics • August 14, 02:51 PM • 10328 views
Preparing for the meeting with Trump in Alaska: whom Putin consulted with

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with key ministers and security service representatives before meeting Donald Trump in Alaska. On the agenda are ending the war in Ukraine and demonstrating "historical materials" regarding the "artificiality" of the Ukrainian state.

Politics • August 14, 02:42 PM • 6667 views
The Kremlin stated that no documents are planned to be signed following the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska

Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, announced that no documents are planned to be signed following the negotiations in Alaska. The summit will discuss issues "related to the Ukrainian settlement."

Politics • August 14, 02:30 PM • 7494 views
Trump and Putin's meeting in Alaska: what is known so far

The presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will hold talks in Alaska on Friday. The meeting was initiated by Putin, Zelensky emphasizes the impossibility of deciding Ukraine's fate without its participation.

Politics • August 14, 02:23 PM • 251226 views
Trump is ready to impose new sanctions against Russia, but does not want to - White House

US President Donald Trump has the tools to sanction Russia, but diplomacy is the priority. Tomorrow he will meet with Putin in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine without territorial division.

Politics • August 14, 02:00 PM • 6514 views
White House on Alaska Summit: Trump wants to exhaust all options to try to bring the war to a peaceful resolution

US President Donald Trump wants to exhaust all options to try to bring the war to a peaceful resolution. He will fly to Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin on Friday morning.

Politics • August 14, 01:51 PM • 4407 views
Hungarian opposition leader accuses Russia of interfering in elections

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Russia of interfering in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Russian intelligence published a statement that echoes Orbán's theses against Magyar.

Politics • August 14, 01:49 PM • 3914 views
Trump to fly to Alaska for meeting with Putin on Friday morning – White House

US President Donald Trump will fly to Alaska on Friday morning for a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the negotiations is a ceasefire in Ukraine, without discussing the division of territories.

Politics • August 14, 01:19 PM • 4275 views
EU is working to put "Ukraine in a position of strength in negotiations with Russia," and is waiting for Trump's call after Alaska

The European Commission stated that EU leaders are working to strengthen Ukraine's position for negotiations with Russia. A conversation between Trump and Zelenskyy and European leaders is also expected after his meeting with Putin.

Politics • August 14, 01:13 PM • 5066 views
Putin is preparing "historical materials" for a meeting with Trump, according to which Ukraine is allegedly an "artificial state" - Center for Countering Disinformation

Volodymyr Putin plans to show Donald Trump "historical materials" in Alaska to prove that Ukraine is an "artificial state. " This is intended to justify Russia's aggression and its claims to Ukrainian territories.

Politics • August 14, 12:35 PM • 6026 views
Europe considers options for the location of the Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin summit - Media

Allies are considering several European cities for a possible meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the head of the Kremlin. The meeting location depends on the results of tomorrow's meeting in Alaska.

Politics • August 14, 12:31 PM • 4699 views
Medvedchuk's case on information attacks: SBU showed Molchanov's correspondence with an FSB general and a letter to PutinPhotoVideo

The SBU has collected evidence against 12 members of the “Other Ukraine” group, which operates in Moscow. They were engaged in discrediting Ukraine and destabilizing the situation in partner countries.

Society • August 14, 12:13 PM • 5163 views
Putin spoke about "sincere efforts" of the US regarding the war in Ukraine: what the dictator saidVideo

Vladimir Putin spoke about the "energetic and sincere efforts" of the US to end hostilities in Ukraine. This is necessary for establishing long-term peace in Europe and the world.

Politics • August 14, 11:33 AM • 4991 views
Trump simplifies spaceflight rules, company shares rise

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to simplify federal regulations for commercial space launches. Shares of AIRO Group, Satellogic, and Rocket Lab USA rose, some by more than 11%.

News of the World • August 14, 11:09 AM • 5376 views
Biletskyi, in an interview with The Times, spoke in favor of preserving democracy in Ukraine and against any manifestations of authoritarianism

Commander Andriy Biletskyi, in an interview with The Times, spoke in favor of preserving democracy and against authoritarianism. He sees Ukraine's future as a militarized society with a powerful defense-industrial complex.

Politics • August 14, 09:46 AM • 4749 views
Kremlin named the time and revealed details of the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska

The meeting between Putin and Trump in Alaska will begin at 11:30 local time with a one-on-one conversation. The Kremlin named the central topic of the summit.

Politics • August 14, 09:23 AM • 5010 views