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.
Putin Calls Escalating Israel Conflict 'Direct Threat' to Russia's Security
"This is happening in the immediate vicinity of our borders and directly affects our security interests," Russia's president said.
Gas Prices Hit Highest Rate in 6 Years After Cyberattack Paralyzes Pipeline
The Colonial Pipeline being forced to close has also resulted in widespread fuel shortages, particularly at stations along the East Coast.
Putin Vows No Forgiveness for Those 'Plotting New Aggressions'
At a military parade on Sunday, Putin applauded those who served in World War II and said the country would once again rise to the challenge if it needed to defend itself.
Putin Calls Russia's COVID Vaccine as 'Reliable as a Kalashnikov Rifle'
The Russian president defended the Sputnik V vaccine after an annual vaccine conference named Moderna's jab the best in the world.
Putin Looks to Make Equating Stalin, USSR to Hitler, Nazi Germany Illegal
A bill in Russia would ban people from publicly comparing the Soviet Union's actions during World War II to Nazi Germany's.
Hillary Clinton Asks Governments to 'Rein In' Social Media Disinformation
The former secretary of state blames foreign countries for much of the falsehoods proliferating online.
Steven Seagal Gifts Samurai Sword to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The Hollywood star met Nicolás Maduro, whose country is subject to Western sanctions over a disputed election.
Russia: U.S. Seeks 'Absolute Dominance' in Military, Putin Won't Allow It
"We intend to act in accordance with the task set by the President of Russia to ensure a conflict-free coexistence by maintaining the balance of power and strategic stability," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Alexei Navalny Aide Warns Joe Biden Off Trusting Vladimir Putin's Word
Leonid Volkov said Putin has not met his international obligations before and any new agreements should take that into account.
Russia Blacklists Navalny Group as Terror Org, Cutting Off Bank Accounts
Prosecutors in Moscow are now seeking to have Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, labeled as an "extremist" organization, which would fully ban the network's 50 regional headquarters from operating, and put members and supporters at risk of criminal prosecution.
Russia Military Flights by Alaska Reach Cold War Levels, Says Commander
Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm said U.S. units were being taxed by Russian air activity but were handling the strain.
Czech Protesters Ask Senate to Charge President With Treason
Protesters in the Czech Republic have called on the country's Senate to bring treason charges against pro-Russian President Milos Zeman, following allegations that Russian spies participated in a 2014 ammunition explosion that left two people dead.
Meghan McCain Enraged by Navalny Photos: 'Damn Putin to Absolute Hell'
The Russian opposition leader appeared by video link in a court hearing as he appealed a defamation conviction.
Alexei Navalny Calls Putin 'the Emperor With No Clothes' in Court Hearing
Appealing his conviction in court, the Russian opposition leader spoke by video from prison.
Alexei Navalny Team Fixes Sights on Russia Election Showdown With Putin
Leonid Volkov, Navalny's chief of staff, told Newsweek the jailed anti-corruption campaigner's case is the "most important" in Russian politics and the biggest challenge to Putin.
China Backs Russia After Putin Warns West They'll Regret Crossing Red Line
China criticized Biden's sanctioning of Russian diplomats and called Russia a "comprehensive strategic partner," in a sign of a growing relationship between the two countries.
Russia Puts U.S. Top of 'Unfriendly Countries' List
Ukraine, the Baltic states and the Czech Republic were among the countries blacklisted by Moscow, Russian media reports.
Syria's Assad Thanks Russia's Putin for Countering West in 10-Year War
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "expressed his thanks for the humanitarian aid provided by Russia to the Syrian people to help them overcome the effects of the unjust blockade imposed on them," according to a readout by his office regarding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ex-Russian President Calls U.S. Foreign Policy Unstable
Medvedev penned an op-ed in a Russian paper that was highly critical of the U.S. president.
Everything Alexei Navalny Has Said About Ending His Hunger Strike
The Russian opposition leader said he is ending his 24-day hunger strike in prison after citing "tremendous progress" from the protest and noting that his health was in serious decline.
Alexei Navalny Ends Hunger Strike: 'We Have Achieved Enough'
The critic of Vladimir Putin had been on hunger strike since March 31 in protest at inadequate medical treatment at his prison.
Alexei Navalny Doctors Urge Him to End Hunger Strike
Into his fourth week of a hunger strike, the opposition leader is languishing in a prison amid growing concerns for his life.
Alexei Navalny Concerns Prompt Further Sanction Threats Against Russia
The opposition politician is three weeks into a hunger strike and fears are growing for his life, with his personal doctor having warned he could "die any minute."
Vladimir Putin Flaunts Immunity Over Alexei Navalny's Demise
International media coverage, sanctions and mass protests have failed to puncture the Kremlin's indifference to the health of one of its most prominent critics.
Alexei Navalny's Death Could Harden Vladimir Putin's Resolve
Concern is growing for the fragile health of the opposition leader, who has been on hunger strike in prison for three weeks.
Russian University to Expel Students for Attending Unauthorized Protests
The State University of Aerospace Instrumentation in St. Petersburg, Russia, told students on Wednesday that protesting in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny would get them expelled.
Ukraine Is Ready for War With Russia, Vows to 'Stand to the Last Man'
"Does Ukraine want war? No. Is it ready for it? Yes," Zelensky said during a Tuesday address to his nation.
Yes, Russia Is a Threat to the United States
The U.S. must take the Russian threat seriously and not let down its defenses.
Russia: A Problem, Not a Threat
Russia is a problem to be managed pragmatically and with coolheaded realism.
Vladimir Putin Warns West Not to Cross the 'Red Line' in Relation to Russia
The Russian president said in his annual state-of-the-nation address that his country had been the victim of "illegal" sanctions.
