Vladimir Putin
Watch this space for the latest updates on Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former intelligence officer has been president of Russia from 1999 until 2008 and then again in 2012. Putin served as prime minister in the intermittent years between his tenure as president, from 2008 to 2012. Born October 7, 1952 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Putin studied law before joining the KGB.
Lithuanian Citizens Pool $4.7M to Buy Advanced Drone for Ukraine's Military
Lithuania has strongly condemned Russia's invasion and has expressed fears that the war could soon expand into its own country.
Putin 'Angry Man' Focused on 'Revenge' After Ukraine War Failures: Gardiner
The Russian leader should not be "underestimated" and is "always thinking about revenge," U.K. foreign policy expert Nile Gardiner said Saturday.
Putin's 'Private Army' Troops Fired for 'Refusing' to Fight in Ukraine
A Russian military court assessed Wednesday that the sacking of 115 servicemembers was justified after troops decided to return to their base instead.
Putin Is Using Ukrainians to Set Russia Up for Victory in Peace Talks
Experts tell Newsweek that Putin's recent decree that eases citizenship requirements for residents of occupied territories could be a strategic move.
Kremlin Officials Hopeful Russia Can Win Ukraine War in Months: Report
"The Ukrainians did not immediately give up, as many thought... But this does not mean that it will not be possible to win a victory," one official said.
Russian Officials Deny They Urged Vladimir Putin to Stop War
Two Communist lawmakers denied calling for the war's end, shortly after their colleague was called a traitor and escorted from a high-level meeting.
U.S. Volunteers, Russians Shoot Rockets at One Another in Astonishing Video
U.S. volunteers helping Ukraine amid Russia's invasion filmed the moment they targeted and struck a Russian armored vehicle.
Putin Accused of Staging Meetings With Public As People Reappear in Photos
There has been speculation for years about the authenticity of the Russian leader's purported meet and greets.
Does Henry Kissinger Have a Point on Ukraine?
It's easy to understand why Kissinger's remarks produced such scorn.
Russian Official Demands Putin End War, Gets Escorted Out of Meeting
The Russian official read out an appeal to the president demanding the immediate withdrawal of troops from the territory of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin a 'Crocodile' Who Cannot Be Trusted—Boris Johnson
The British PM said it's "vital" that Western countries continue to help Ukraine deal with the "crocodile" Putin.
Russia's Ancient Tanks Being Used in Ukraine Vulnerable to Attack—U.K.
Putin's decision to deploy old T-62 tanks on the battlefield highlights "Russia's shortage of modern, combat-ready equipment," British intelligence said.
Ukraine Giving Up Territory 'Normalizes' Putin's Regime: Lithuania
Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that giving up territory would be "a very strong signal to all other aggressors."
U.S. Alarmed by China's Support of Putin's War in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sharply rebuked China for maintaining close ties with Russia as the war in Ukraine continues.
Military Expert Points Out Weaknesses in Russian Strategy on State TV
A Russian military expert invited on state TV appeared to disappoint fellow hosts as he acknowledged that Ukraine's forces are "very strong."
Russia Gains Upper Hand as Ukraine Military Admits 'Difficult' Situation
A senior Ukrainian military official admits Russia has the advantage "both in aviation and in artillery" as the war rages in the eastern Luhansk region.
Putin Headed for 'Devastating' Defeat in Ukraine War: Expert
"This would not be the first time Moscow has launched an ambitious military adventure...only to find itself outmatched and humiliated," Anders Aslund warned.
Will Ukraine Invade Russia After Pushing Putin's Forces Back?
Kyiv has claimed success in its counteroffensive from Kharkiv, but experts say pushing back Russian troops doesn't signal an intention to go over the border.
Former U.S. Ambassador: 'Ukrainians Are Fighting For Our Freedom As Well'
"There's never enough for somebody like Putin unless you make clear that it's over and he simply cannot get any more," Ambassador Yovanovitch tells Newsweek.
Russia Squandered Decades Worth of Soft Power Gains Over Ukraine War
Vladimir Putin's invasion has removed Russia from a seat at the top international table.
Putin's Elite Soldiers Getting Wiped Out as Russia Makes Mistakes—U.K.
The British defense ministry said in its daily update of the Ukraine war that Russia's airborne forces have been used in the wrong way.
Putin Ally Ready to Attack Poland: Better 'Take Back Your Weapons'
"After Ukraine, if we're given the command, in six seconds we'll show you what we're capable of," Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said.
Putin's Power Could Be Challenged Within Months, Christopher Steele Says
"There is now a serious vacuum in the Kremlin in terms of command and control. I don't think it can last a lot longer," the former intelligence official said.
Putin's Chipping Away at Ukraine's Sovereignty and the War Isn't Even Over
Ukraine has denounced a new move by Russia's president that it said erodes away at the country's "sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Russia Elite Know Putin's Health Only Hope for Him Leaving Office: Report
A report from independent news outlet Meduza said that talk "about 'the future after Putin' is increasingly common" among the country's elite.
Ukraine Losing Land, Pausing Fighting Would Lead to 'More Bloody' War: Ally
"Thanks for the advice, but we'll probably take up arms," a Zelensky adviser said to suggestions that Ukraine should back off in order to reach a peace deal.
Vladimir Putin Plays on Dual Existential Threats
How the Kremlin is using nuclear threats and a looming global food crisis to try and escape sanctions over its Ukraine war.
Vladimir Putin Cancer Surgery Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Newsweek's Fact Check team analyzes some of the stories claiming Putin has undergone cancer surgery alongside other "poor health" speculation.
Putin Does Not Understand What Is Happening in Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian president said his Russian counterpart exists in a "bubble" of "alternative reality," which undermines the prospect of peace.
Exclusive: Russia's Air War in Ukraine is a Total Failure, New Data Show
Russia has fired more missiles in the Ukraine war than have been fired by any country in any conflict since WWII—and has shockingly little to show for it.
