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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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Woody Allen reacted to criticism from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry regarding his participation in the Moscow Film Festival

American director Woody Allen rejected Ukraine's accusations of "whitewashing" Russian crimes. This happened after his remote participation in the Moscow Film Week, where he spoke online.

Culture • August 25, 10:27 PM • 17486 views
Ukraine received over a million artillery shells under the Czech initiative

Ukraine has received over a million large-caliber artillery shells as part of the Czech initiative. The total number of ammunition transferred will reach 1.8 million shells by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 10:02 PM • 3679 views
"We talked about limiting nuclear weapons": Trump on meeting with Putin in Alaska

US President Donald Trump announced that he discussed nuclear arms limitation and other security issues with Putin in Alaska. He called Putin's trip to Alaska an important statement of his desire to end the war.

Politics • August 25, 07:16 PM • 10099 views
Trump explained why Putin does not meet with Zelenskyy

Donald Trump stated that Putin does not meet with Zelenskyy due to personal animosity. Trump also expressed a desire to hold a trilateral meeting but doubts its success.

Politics • August 25, 05:08 PM • 14507 views
Trump said the US "wants to go on the offensive too," not just defend itself

President Trump stated that the US wants to be ready for offensive actions, which is why the name "Department of War" is more appropriate. He also expressed concern about events in Ukraine and a desire to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 25, 04:47 PM • 4354 views
Germany will allocate 9 billion euros to Ukraine annually - Klingbeil

German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil confirmed Berlin's readiness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine. Germany will allocate 9 billion euros annually to support Ukraine.

Politics • August 25, 03:04 PM • 3927 views
"End of Starlink internet that Poland provides to Ukraine": Polish minister revealed consequences of Nawrocki's veto

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that President Karol Nawrocki's veto on the law on aid to Ukrainians effectively disconnects the internet in Ukraine. This stops Starlink support and data storage for the Ukrainian government.

Politics • August 25, 01:14 PM • 3989 views
"Putin could end the war": fire at Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery still not extinguished - CPDVideo

The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region is still burning. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, published a video of the burning plant.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 10:23 AM • 5101 views
Britain records an increase in Russian sabotage: over 70 attacks in three years

Great Britain has recorded over 70 sabotage acts linked to Russia since 2022. Moscow recruits teenagers and young men via social media to carry out arson and explosions.

News of the World • August 25, 09:47 AM • 3427 views
Woody Allen in Moscow: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns director's participation in film festival

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Woody Allen's participation in the Moscow film week, calling it an insult to the victims of Ukrainian actors. The Ministry emphasized that culture should not be used to whitewash crimes.

Politics • August 25, 09:46 AM • 4634 views
Putin must know that Germany will continue to support Ukraine - Vice-Chancellor Klingbeil

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated in Kyiv that Germany's support for Ukraine remains unchanged. Germany is the second largest supporter of Ukraine in the world, having provided 50.5 billion euros in aid.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 06:51 AM • 4674 views
"We are trying to end the war": Vance on Russian strike on American plant in Mukachevo

US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the Russian strike on an American plant in Mukachevo, stating that the administration does not like the actions of the Russians, but Washington seeks peace. He also criticized former President Joe Biden for inaction in ending the war.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 06:04 AM • 95332 views
"An amorphous ideological and geographical concept": ISW explained what "Russian world" means in the Kremlin's understanding

The leadership of the Russian Federation promotes the idea of the "Russian world," which includes the former territories of Kyivan Rus' and the USSR. Lavrov stated that Russia will achieve military goals by protecting the rights of Russian speakers and ensuring Ukraine's neutrality.

Politics • August 25, 04:46 AM • 3366 views
German Foreign Minister: Ukraine needs security guarantees almost equal to NATO membership

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Kyiv needs security guarantees similar to NATO membership. He believes this could convince Putin to make concessions without threatening Russia.

Politics • August 25, 12:58 AM • 4667 views
MEP: negotiations without a ceasefire are Putin's pipe dream

European politicians explained what guarantees EU countries can offer Ukraine. At the moment, peace negotiations without a ceasefire are simply Putin's pipe dream.

Politics • August 24, 09:46 PM • 4189 views
Vance: US still has "many cards to play" to pressure Russia

US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions against Russia's oil industry. The goal is to force Moscow to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine using economic pressure.

Politics • August 24, 04:12 PM • 5349 views
It's not Russia's choice to provide security guarantees - Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Russia has no right to choose security guarantees for Ukraine, as it seeks a long war. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine needs security guarantees that will protect it from Russian aggression.

Politics • August 24, 03:08 PM • 5333 views
Security guarantees: PM Carney does not rule out Canadian troop presence in Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney does not rule out the presence of Canadian military personnel in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. He emphasized that the basis of the guarantees is strong Armed Forces, as well as military equipment and training.

Politics • August 24, 02:17 PM • 4033 views
There has never been a balance between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, so the Armed Forces of Ukraine need to be strengthened - Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the need to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to the lack of balance between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. He emphasized the cooperation of the "Coalition of the Willing" with the United States to deter Russia.

Politics • August 24, 01:37 PM • 5176 views
Emine Erdogan called on Melania Trump to intervene in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and compared the children there to Ukrainian children

Emine Erdogan appealed to Melania Trump with a call to show sensitivity to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, similar to the war in Ukraine. She emphasized the suffering of children and the historical responsibility of world leaders.

Politics • August 24, 11:55 AM • 4921 views
Kremlin blackmails residents of TOT: Russian passports or deportation

Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territories demand that Ukrainians accept Russian citizenship by September 10, 2025, threatening deportation. This decision is based on Putin's decree, which obliges Ukrainians either to leave or to legalize, depriving them of access to medical care and work without a Russian passport.

Society • August 24, 11:13 AM • 4579 views
When peace comes, you cannot simply trust Putin; security guarantees for Ukraine are needed - Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Putin cannot be trusted, and Russia must be deterred from threatening the freedom of Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine and support Ukraine.

Politics • August 24, 11:06 AM • 5678 views
SBU and SSO congratulated Russians on Ukraine's Independence Day: drones hit gas processing complex in Ust-LugaVideo

The SBU and SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a repeated drone attack on the gas processing complex in the Russian port of Ust-Luga. This is the second such operation this year, aimed at limiting Moscow's revenues from energy trade.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 10:46 AM • 73845 views
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Ukraine's Independence Day: political scientist named main achievements for 2025Photo

Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.

Politics • August 24, 05:50 AM • 144340 views
US approves sale of over 3,000 ERAM missiles to Ukraine - WSJ

The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-to-surface missiles to Ukraine. Delivery is expected in six weeks, and the arms package is valued at $850 million.

Politics • August 24, 04:31 AM • 10731 views
German Chancellor assessed progress in Ukraine settlement at 2%

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assessed the progress of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine at 2%. He emphasized that Germany and the EU are making significant diplomatic efforts.

Politics • August 23, 07:37 PM • 5124 views
In Warsaw, a solidarity action was held in front of the Russian embassy on the occasion of Ukraine's National Flag DayPhoto

In Warsaw, near the Russian embassy, activists painted a Ukrainian flag on the asphalt. Police are working on the scene, traffic is complicated.

Society • August 23, 07:04 PM • 7331 views
The Presidential Office stated that the development of security guarantees is currently underway on two tracks.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva announced that the development of security guarantees for Ukraine is being carried out through military and political tracks. The list of guarantees will be ready in a few days, after which a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Putin is expected.

Politics • August 23, 03:44 PM • 11492 views
Turkey considers potential deployment of its military to Ukraine - Ambassador Celal

Turkey is considering the possibility of sending its military to Ukraine as a stabilizing factor and a guarantee against the repetition of Russian aggression. Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Celal, confirmed Turkey's readiness to participate in demining the Black Sea and host negotiating delegations.

Politics • August 23, 02:26 PM • 5234 views
Zelenskyy-Putin meeting highly unlikely in near future - Stubb

Finnish President Stubb stated that a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia is unlikely in the near future. He believes that Trump's patience with Putin may run out due to the protracted war and attacks on civilian targets.

Politics • August 23, 01:50 PM • 4664 views