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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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Trump: Russia handed over a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war for exchange

US President Donald Trump stated that Russia provided him with a list of over a thousand Ukrainian prisoners of war. Kyiv must accept these individuals, whom the Russian authorities are ready to release.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 04:34 AM • 5472 views
"Putin's triumph in Alaska": Politico analyzed the meeting of the Russian dictator with Trump

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was pleased with the meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Politico notes that Putin got the most out of this meeting without agreeing to serious concessions.

Politics • August 16, 04:28 AM • 5445 views
Melania Trump wrote to Putin about abducted Ukrainian children: the letter was handed over by the US President himself

US First Lady Melania Trump addressed Vladimir Putin with a letter about the abduction of Ukrainian children. The document was handed over by Donald Trump during negotiations in Alaska.

Politics • August 16, 04:08 AM • 5948 views
Putin revealed to Trump the reason for his defeat in the US electionsVideo

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he lost the election due to the imperfect US electoral system. Putin considers mail-in voting an undemocratic procedure.

Politics • August 16, 03:29 AM • 5487 views
Trump received an invitation to Moscow instead of a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine - Independent

The Putin-Trump summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Trump only received an invitation to Moscow, and the war in Ukraine will likely continue, writes the British publication.

Politics • August 16, 03:01 AM • 6356 views
White House published a black-and-white photo of Trump and Putin with an ambiguous captionPhoto

The White House published a black-and-white photo of Trump and Putin with the caption "The goal is always peace. "

Politics • August 16, 02:33 AM • 10302 views
Trump refrains from new sanctions against Russia after talks with Putin

US President Donald Trump does not plan to impose additional sanctions against Moscow after meeting with Vladimir Putin. He noted that the meeting went very well, but did not rule out such a decision in the future.

Politics • August 16, 02:14 AM • 7025 views
The US President hinted at a territorial exchange and new security guarantees for Ukraine after the summit with Putin

Donald Trump stated that issues of territorial exchange and Ukraine's security were discussed at the summit with Vladimir Putin. Possible security guarantees will not involve NATO participation.

Politics • August 16, 02:06 AM • 6182 views
Trump explained why Putin agreed to negotiations

Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin agreed to negotiations out of respect for the United States, which was absent during Joe Biden's term. The former US president claims that Putin supports his narrative that the war would not have happened if Trump had been president.

Politics • August 16, 02:02 AM • 5661 views
White House reaches out to EU: virtual meeting between US President and European leaders expected in the morning

US President Donald Trump will hold talks with European Union leaders upon his return from Alaska. Today, there will be a meeting of ambassadors, followed by a virtual conversation with the heads of European states.

Politics • August 16, 01:50 AM • 7049 views
Trump said he doesn't want to reveal his disagreements with Putin

Donald Trump said he does not want to publicly reveal his disagreements with Vladimir Putin. He noted that Ukraine and President Zelenskyy must agree to possible arrangements.

Politics • August 16, 01:41 AM • 6381 views
US and Russia will continue to build relations despite "resistance" - Russian representative Dmitriev

Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev announced a "very good" reception of the Kremlin delegation in Alaska. He called the summit productive.

Politics • August 16, 01:34 AM • 5717 views
Trump after meeting with Putin: "Now everything depends on Zelenskyy"

US President Donald Trump, after a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, announced significant progress. He noted that further developments depend on the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 16, 01:33 AM • 92045 views
US President on meeting with Putin: very good, but we'll see - we need to reach an agreement

Donald Trump stated about a "very good meeting" with Vladimir Putin, noting agreement on many points. Trump expressed a desire to stop the deaths of people in Ukraine, although a full understanding regarding a ceasefire was not reached.

Politics • August 16, 01:25 AM • 7422 views
"This is not diplomacy, but theater": Schumer on Trump's meeting with PutinVideo

U. S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Donald Trump for meeting with Vladimir Putin. Schumer believes that the meeting harmed U.S. interests and strengthened Russia's position.

Politics • August 16, 01:12 AM • 47970 views
Peskov assessed Putin-Trump meeting as "positive"

The spokesman for the Russian dictator called the meeting between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump "positive. " He noted that the conversation allows "to look for options for resolving the situation" in Ukraine.

Politics • August 16, 01:06 AM • 5453 views
"Ten out of ten": Trump rated summit with Putin in Alaska

Donald Trump rated the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska a 10 out of 10. A full understanding regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine was not reached.

Politics • August 16, 12:47 AM • 8620 views
Trump got nothing after meeting with Putin, except for even more meetings - former US presidential adviser

John Bolton, Trump's former adviser, stated that the negotiations in Alaska were more beneficial for Putin. Trump did not achieve significant results, while Putin advanced towards restoring relations.

Politics • August 16, 12:43 AM • 6102 views
Trump and Putin leave Alaska

Putin and Trump leave Alaska after talks. Trump canceled lunch with the Russian delegation.

Politics • August 16, 12:26 AM • 5399 views
The Russian Federation is a great country from a business perspective, I would like to have relations with it - Trump

US President Donald Trump stated about excellent relations with Putin and the desire to have business relations with the Russian Federation. He noted that the US has become the most desirable country for deals.

Politics • August 16, 12:18 AM • 7338 views
"Wait, is that all?" World media reaction to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting

Foreign media, including The New York Times and Sky News, reacted to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The main topic of discussion was the lack of agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Politics • August 16, 12:14 AM • 6168 views
Zelenskyy has not heard from Trump after talks with Putin - journalist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not received information from Donald Trump regarding his talks with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting did not lead to a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, and a lunch between the US and Russian teams will not take place.

Politics • August 16, 12:08 AM • 5161 views
Kremlin prepared documents for resumption of air travel with USA - Russian representative

The Russian Federation has prepared documents for the resumption of air travel with the USA, which are currently being discussed. This was the result of agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the USA.

Politics • August 15, 11:50 PM • 4550 views
Putin and Trump's talks in Alaska concluded - KremlinPhoto

Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska have concluded. The US stated there was no agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite Russia's claims of a productive meeting.

Politics • August 15, 11:41 PM • 4852 views
Trump canceled lunch with Russian delegation and returns to Washington

The planned lunch between the American and Russian delegations has been canceled. US President Donald Trump returns to Washington after the summit.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 11:40 PM • 37426 views
Putin stated that agreements with Trump will become a starting point for business relations with the USA

Vladimir Putin stated that agreements with Donald Trump will become a starting point for pragmatic and business relations between the Russian Federation and the USA. Putin also noted that cooperation between the countries has huge potential, particularly in the space industry.

Politics • August 15, 11:38 PM • 4765 views
Putin invited Trump to Moscow after meeting in AlaskaVideo

After a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow. Trump replied that it was possible, although a full understanding regarding the war in Ukraine had not been reached.

Politics • August 15, 11:31 PM • 4421 views
Putin said he has excellent contact with Trump and announced some kind of agreement

Vladimir Putin announced excellent contact with Donald Trump and the achievement of an agreement. It, according to him, will help build a path to peace in Ukraine, eliminating the sources of conflict.

Politics • August 15, 11:09 PM • 4945 views
We could not find full understanding, there is no agreement yet: Trump on negotiations with Putin

US President Donald Trump stated that no full understanding was reached during negotiations with the Russian dictator. A ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is not yet in place.

Politics • August 15, 11:06 PM • 249849 views
Democrats in US Congress doubt Trump's ability to stop war in Ukraine at summit with Putin

Representatives of the Democratic Party in the US Congress expressed skepticism about Donald Trump's ability to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine at the upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Senators and congressmen emphasize the unacceptability of concessions without Ukraine's participation and call for a tough stance against the aggressor.

Politics • August 15, 11:00 PM • 11900 views