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.
Vladimir Putin Is a 'Terrorist,' World 'in Denial,' Says Ukrainian Lawmaker
"There are no boundaries for him. There are no limits to his cruelty," Inna Sovsun said Saturday about the Russian president.
Adam Kinzinger: Zelensky 'Three Times the Man' Trump, Cawthorn Are Combined
The Republican congressman said Trump "is the most soft coddled person I've met."
Why Any Putin-Zelensky Summit Is an Unlikely End to War
Ukrainian president Zelensky has said that direct talks with Putin were the only way to end the war.
Lukashenko Warns of 'Mercenaries,' 'Biological Weapons,' Chernobyl Attack
"There are foreign mercenaries moving along the Belarusian border towards the Chernobyl power station," Lukashenko claimed.
Trump Arrives for South Carolina Rally as Probes, Putin Remarks Up Pressure
Legal experts say it is increasingly likely that the former president will face criminal charges related to the events of January 6, 2021.
Russia Calls West's Weapons for Ukraine 'Legitimate Targets' for Military
The U.S. Congress approved $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Once A Pariah, Venezuela's Maduro Now Courted by the U.S. for Oil
This rekindling is motivated by a "variety of issues that certainly include energy security," said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Vladimir Putin's Nuclear Weapons Already Transformed the Ukraine War
The Russian leader's mere mention of his nuclear capabilities was enough to keep U.S. troops out of Ukraine and ensure that a no-fly zone was off the table.
Putin Still a Rational Man Who Won't Use Nuclear Weapons, Top Experts Say
Deploying a nuclear weapon in Ukraine could backfire on Russia and experts don't believe it's a weapon Putin needs to use to achieve his goals.
Zelensky Calls for the Release of Mayor Abducted by Russians at Gunpoint
"The actions of Russian invaders will be equated with the actions of ISIS terrorists," the Ukrainian president said.
Poll Shows Americans Believe Trump Sympathizes with Russian Invasion
Trump has recently been criticized for praising Putin's justification for invading Ukraine and refusing to call Putin "evil" on national TV.
'Disaster' Coming for Putin's Economy as Sanctions Hit, Russian Expert Says
Putin has downplayed the impact of Western sanctions, saying they "will all lead to an increase in our independence."
Ukraine Claims Putin Has Ordered Terrorist Attack on Chernobyl Nuclear Site
Ukrainian authorities said the plant's power was already shut off on Wednesday and warned of "nuclear discharge."
Russia Has Lost Hundreds of Tanks and Fighting Vehicles in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday his country had reached a "strategic turning point" in the war, in a national address.
Will Food Costs Surge as Much as Gas Prices Due to Russia-Ukraine War?
An economist told Newsweek that both could "end up 9 percent higher on the year."
Russian Claim Ukraine Making Ethnic-Specific Bioweapons 'Science Fiction'
Russian officials have made claims that the United States is financing the development of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine.
Putin Attacked 'Cancel Culture' but Now His TikTok Fans Are Wild for it
While Russian officials have criticized "cancel culture," pro-Kremlin TikTok users compiled lists of celebrity "traitors" who opposed the Ukraine war.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Hiring 'Murderers' From Syria to Kill Ukrainians
The Pentagon called it "interesting" that Russia was bringing in foreign fighters in its war with Ukraine.
Exiled Russian Oligarch: Putin's Defeat 'Inevitable' if West Backs Ukraine
As Joe Biden is expected to make more moves against Russia, Mikhail Khodorkovsky says continued support for Ukraine from the West will work against Putin.
Captured Russian Pilot Says He Was Ordered to Hit Civilian Targets
Interfax Ukraine showed a press conference with Maxim Krishtop, who was captured after his plane was shot down.
Ex-Ukrainian PM: World War III Has Started, Putin Tested West With Ukraine
Former Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk called for the world to ramp up its intervention in Ukraine, warning Finland and Sweden were at risk if Ukraine fell.
Cheney, Kinzinger Blast Madison Cawthorn for 'Echoing Putin Propaganda'
The criticism of the GOP congressman came after he called Ukraine's president a "thug" and his government "incredibly evil."
Putin Claims Denazification As Reason to Oust Ukraine's Jewish Zelensky
"And yet there is a Jew in power who came to the presidency through a free and competitive election," Andrei Kolesnikov of the Carnegie Moscow Center told Newsweek.
Putin Ponders Banning WhatsApp, Used by 80 Percent of Russians
Russian authorities are also reportedly moving to ban Instagram, which is owned by WhatsApp parent company Meta.
Putin Open to Meeting With Zelensky to Discuss End of Ukraine War—Kremlin
A meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine "is conceptually possible."
The End of the Unipolar Moment
Effective statesmanship calls for recognizing the world as it is—not in wishcasting what it could, or should, be.
Vladimir Putin Encourages Foreign Fighters To Join Russia in Ukraine
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that Russia had received 16,000 applications from foreigners wanting to fight alongside Russian forces.
Russia Trying to Get Ukraine POWs to Change Sides, Kyiv Claims
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry posted on Telegram that Russia had an "acute need for reinforcement" in the Rostov region.
Donald Trump Says Putin Assured Him He Would Not Invade Ukraine
Donald Trump also claimed world leaders lost respect for the U.S. after its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Ukraine War Enters Day 17: U.S., E.U. Launch New Actions Against Russia
President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will downgrade it's trade status with Russia, ban key Russian imports. Live updates have ended.
