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 from 2012 until the present day. 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.
Russian Lawmaker Says Germany May Have Been Behind Navalny Attack
State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said foreign operators such as German intelligence agents may have poisoned the Kremlin critic.
Kanye West Shares Putin Image in Cryptic Message Against Music Industry
Kanye West returned to Twitter Tuesday night to share a scathing critique of the music industry and a mock-up album cover featuring Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Alexei Navalny's First Photo Since Poisoning Is Released
In an Instagram post, the Russian opposition leader shared that he was able to breathe on his own. His press secretary said he'd return to Russia.
Alexander Vindman: U.S. 'Heading for More Disaster' as Trump Pleases Putin
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council director and impeachment witness, warned that President Donald Trump's efforts to please Russian President Vladimir Putin are a direct threat to American democracy.
Was Navalny's Poisoning Business as Usual—Or a Turning Point for Russia?
Russia's regime increasingly looks like the de-institutionalized and repressive autocracies of post-Soviet Asia.
John Kerry Says Trump Is 'Completely Intimidated' by Vladimir Putin
The former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told MSNBC that the U.S. president is not willing to stand up to his Russian counterpart.
U.S. Coronavirus Situation Too 'Unstable' for Putin U.N. Visit: Russia
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that a presidential trip to New York "is not advisable right now."
Belarusian President Admits He May Have Led Country 'Too Long'
The European Union and the U.S. have not accepted Belarus' August election results, as large anti-Lukashenko demonstrations have persisted within the country.
Russia Says It Has 'Best Vaccine in the World' After Promising Study
A recent peer-reviewed study shows that Russia's vaccine creates an immune response with no negative side effects.
Navalny Poisoned With Novichok, Nerve Agent Russia Used on Skripal
The Russian opposition figure is being treated at Berlin's Charite hospital where he has been transferred from the Siberian city of Omsk.
Trump Shouted at Mike Flynn Over Missed Putin Phone Call
Trump shouted at Flynn during lunch with U.K officials "If Putin wants a call with me you just put him through," former top British government aide Nick Timothy said.
What Should the U.S. Do About Alexei Navalny? Unfortunately, Nothing
No amount of U.S. sanctions or diplomatic isolation is likely to change how the Kremlin deals with internal challenges to its authority. And the fact is, the U.S. and Russia have business to do.
Navalny Poisoning Similar to Novichok Attacks on Skripals: Report
The suspected poisoning on the Russian opposition figure bears the hallmarks of the 2018 attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, and a Bulgarian arms maker, Der Spiegel reported.
'Putin's Chef' Vows to Ruin Navalny as Russia Shifts Blame Over Poisoning
Yevgeny Prigozhin has said he would chase the Kremlin critic who is in a coma for a court-ordered penalty of $1.2 million.
Russia Media Spreads Theory Navalny Was Poisoned During Flight to Germany
Russian ministry of health specialist Igor Molchanov said it was hard to believe that doctors in Omsk, where the Putin critic was first treated, could not diagnose the poisoning themselves.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Was 'Taken Away from Us in Secret'
The Putin critic was flown to Berlin where he is undergoing treatment for suspected poisoning.
Navalny Poisoning Is Chance for Trump to Walk His Tough Russia Talk
The alleged poison attack on Russian opposition figure highlights President Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin.
Timeline of Attacks on Alexei Navalny, Putin's Biggest Critic in Russia
Navalny is in hospital in a critical condition having reportedly been poisoned on Thursday while traveling from Siberia to Moscow.
Fauci Calls Russia's Claim of Effective COVID-19 Vaccine 'Bogus'
"The Russians, to my knowledge and I'm pretty sure I'm correct, have not been studying this intensively in very large, randomized, placebo-controlled trials," Fauci said during a livestream on Wedneday.
After Hundreds Quit Belarus Media in Protest, Russian Crews Were Flown In
"Two airplanes full of employees were flown in from Russia. They are taking over our responsibilities," Belarus 3 director Alena Martinovskaya said.
Putin Is Playing Kingmaker in Belarus. He May Not Crown Lukashenko Again
The Russian president is weighing up his options as protests and a brutal crackdown continue in neighboring Belarus after the disputed presidential election.
Putin Warns Against Interference in Belarus After Offering Military Help
"Russia pointed out that foreign attempts to interfere in the country's domestic affairs were unacceptable," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Exclusive: Bill Gates-Backed Vaccine CEO Calls on Russia to Release Data
The CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance says President Putin's claim to have found a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus needs to be studied.
WH Adviser Rejects Claim That Trump Invited Putin to U.S. Before Election
"We're not having a summit with Vladimir Putin before the election," Robert O'Brien said.
Production of COVID-19 Vaccine Starts in Russia, Medics Refuse to Take It
Russia's health ministry said production has started on the vaccine called "Sputnik V," but 52 percent of medics surveyed online said they would not take it yet.
Duterte Walks Back Offer to Putin to Test Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine
The Philippines leader had previously offered to test the coronavirus vaccine announced by Russia this week.
Russia's Vaccine Gamble—Putin's Sputnik Moment—Could Backfire Badly
The Russian president announced that the vaccine has been given regulatory approval, sparking concern among experts after less than two months of testing.
Conway Dismisses Russian COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Nowhere Near Where We Are'
"The U.S. standards are so much more stringent," President Donald Trump's counselor said.
Putin Says His Daughter Had Russia's Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
The Russian president said that the vaccine developed at the Gamaleya Institute had been approved by his country's health ministry.
Trump 'Would Invite' Putin to G7 as Intel Says Russia Aids His Re-election
President Donald Trump said he would consider holding the G7 after the election in November, in which U.S. intelligence officials say Russia is trying to denigrate his rival, Joe Biden.
