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.
Russia's Military Buildup Next to Ukraine May Force Joe Biden's Hand
NATO has asked Russia to "reduce tensions and de-escalate" as Kyiv increases its calls to join the U.S-led alliance to counter the threat from Moscow.
Ukraine President Warns of Planned Coup Involving Russians
Russia and Ukraine have been staging combat drills as Russian troops have amassed along the countries' border.
Putin Confirms He's Taken COVID Booster Shot, Experimental Nasal Vaccine
"Today, after these two procedures, I already did some sport in the morning," Putin said during a cabinet meeting.
Don't Give Ukraine a U.S. Security Guarantee
If U.S. officials were being honest with themselves, they would recognize that more military assistance to the Ukrainians is unlikely to do much of anything except prompt Russia to retaliate in kind.
U.S. Has 'Deep Concern' Over Bulgaria Supporting Russia Annexing Crimea
The Crimean Peninsula is considered to be part of Ukraine by many countries around the world, but Russia continues to call it part of its own country.
Russia Says West Created Belarus-Poland Migrant Crisis Through Mideast Wars
"As if the collective West had no role to play in this, and everything was done by other people who are not connected with 'their' countries," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Kremlin Slams U.S. Bid Not to Recognize Putin as President After 2024
Reps. Steve Cohen and Joe Wilson introduced a resolution calling on Congress not to recognize Putin if he stays in power past May 7, 2024.
U.K. to Investigate Possible Russian Involvement in Death of Woman Poisoned
Russia denies all allegations and President Vladimir Putin said that the suspects are civilians.
U.S., NATO, EU Rally to Support Ukraine as Russia Masses Troops on Border
"The best way to deter an aggressive Russia is to make it clear for the Kremlin that Ukraine is strong, but also that it has strong allies who will not leave it alone in the face of Moscow's ever-increasing aggressiveness," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.
NATO Asks for Russian Transparency on Military, EU Unsure of Ukraine Breach
Ukraine alleges that Russia has kept tens of thousands of troops and military equipment near their shared border since earlier this year amid invasion concerns.
Putin Says Black Sea Exercises Were Rejected to Avoid Escalation With NATO
The Russian president told a TV interview that alliance posed a "serious challenge" in the Black Sea region.
Delegate Says Russia is Lone Holdout in Agreeing to U.S. Hosting APEC 2023
Russia refused to allow the U.S. to host "unless some of its diplomats are removed from a U.S. blacklist or allowed to enter the U.S. to participate."
Tucker Carlson Asks Why U.S. Should Side with Ukraine and Not Russia
The Fox News host told a Republican congressman he was "confused" about why the U.S. is not supporting Russia.
St. Petersburg Orders COVID Vaccines for Those Older Than 60
St. Petersburg has mandated those over 60 or with chronic illnesses be vaccinated by Jan. 15, the first dose being administered before Dec.15.
Russia Hits Back at Biden and Obama's Criticism of Country's Climate Policy
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has attacked comments casting doubt on Russia's willingness to fight global warming.
Russia Hits Record Daily COVID Cases Despite Holiday to Curb Disease
President Vladimir Putin declared a holiday from October 30 to November 7 but the infection numbers continue to rise.
China, Russia, India Won't Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions
Six out of the 10 biggest methane-emitting countries have vowed to reduce the greenhouse gas.
Russia Hits Back at Joe Biden's Criticism of Vladimir Putin's COP26 Absence
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to Biden's criticism of the Russian leader's climate change attitude.
Putin Looks to Shore Up Russia's Defense System Amid NATO Activity
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to tighten defense security amid recent movements from U.S. and NATO forces.
Russian Officials Look at Extending Off-Work Periods as COVID Cases Rise
Russia reported more than 40,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 1,100 deaths on Monday for the seventh day in a row.
Vladimir Putin Drives Down Europe Gas Prices
"This will create a favorable situation, at any rate, a better situation in the European energy market in general," Putin said.
Some Russians Go On Vacation as Putin Orders Work Stoppage Amid COVID Rise
The nonworking period is scheduled to begin Oct. 30 and last through Nov. 7, but some of the more seriously affected regions and Moscow began early.
Putin Orders Those Over 60 Without COVID Vaccine to Stay Home
Russia's national coronavirus task force reported 1,106 COVID-19-related deaths on Tuesday, the most since the start of the pandemic.
Some Russian Regions Begin Off-Work Period as COVID Cases Hit Daily High
The government's COVID task force reported a record 37,930 new cases Monday and 1,069 deaths, nearly reaching the record 1,075 documented over the weekend.
Putin Defends Joe Biden's Decision to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan
The Russian president told a forum in Sochi that the U.S. should still take responsibility for its military withdrawal.
Putin criticizes Russia's vaccine hesitancy as cases top 36,000 in 1 day
Russia was the first country in the world to authorize a COVID-19 vaccine, yet the country has shown little interest in vaccination.
Russia Says Ukraine Joining NATO Would Be 'Extremely Dangerous'
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko warned against plans for its neighbor to join the alliance.
Russia Gets Nonworking Order As Some Hospitals Reject Non-COVID Patients
"Our task today is to protect life and health of our citizens and minimize the consequences of the dangerous infection," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
'Tyranny': Trump Putting U.S. in 'Really Big Trouble,' Says Ex-Adviser
"This is a path that it's very hard to turn back on," Fiona Hill warned.
Russia Could Enable Lockdown if Health Care Hits 'Critical Point'
A Putin spokesman said the Kremlin will avoid lockdowns "as long as the health care infrastructure isn't overwhelmed and remains in a working condition."
