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. In 2022, Russian ordered an invasion of Ukraine that immediately started war between the two countries. The invasion was met with international criticism of Putin, resulting in sanctions and other diplomatic responses, further isolating Russia from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries.
Putin and Kim could meet to cement Russia-North Korea axis
South Korea's defense chief Shin Won-sik said the North's latest attempt to launch a spy satellite is in the "final stages"
Russia launches record 188 drones in massive attack on Ukraine
Most drones were intercepted, according to Ukraine's air force, but infrastructure such as the national power grid was damaged.
Russia accuses NATO of pushing for preemptive strikes
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that the alliance "has thrown away all decency.".
Putin ally issues nuclear war warning to US
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev warned of nuclear war if the U.S transfers nuclear weapons to Ukraine: "The consequences are obvious."
Putin offers Russia National Guard recruits $4000 bonus to fight in Ukraine
A new scheme has been extended in order to incentivize the Russian National Guard to join the war in Ukraine.
Putin ally says "Walking Dead" Biden risking nuclear war with Russia
"The very idea is so absurd that it raises suspicions about the presence of paranoid psychosis," Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Russian state TV host threatens strikes on NATO countries
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov said that European NATO bases could be attacked without warnings to civilians.
Russia considers deploying missiles to Asia
Russia's deputy foreign minister has said the country is considering deploying medium- and shorter-range missiles to Asia.
Putin bans countries from adopting Russian children
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed another law in a series of laws aimed at promoting traditional family values, targeting LGBTQ people.
Putin ally claims Russia's new nuclear missile "impossible to shoot down"
"Bomb shelters will not help," former President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday, in a stark warning to the West over Russia's newest missile.
Some Republicans have "strange affection" for Putin: Former Trump adviser
H.R. McMaster said on Sunday that some Republicans "tend to parrot" the Russian leader's talking points.
Photos show wreckage of Russia's new experimental missile
Ukrainian officials said that a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by Moscow's missile.
Joe Rogan rails against Biden, Zelensky: "About to start World War III"
The podcaster criticized Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets in Russia.
North Korean troops deployed to new Russian frontline region
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian official said that some North Korean troops have moved into the Belgorod region.
Republicans warn over Putin's potential next targets: "More aggression"
Representative Michael McCaul said that if the U.S. allows Putin to take over all of Ukraine, it "would invite more aggression" from him.
Donald Trump's ally rejects Putin negotiation plan
"As much as I would like to believe we can negotiate with a tyrant, I suspect we may be deceiving ourselves," said Senator Mike Rounds.
Russian lawmaker warns Putin has 'every right' to attack NATO nations
"Our country has the right to target military facilities of states that attack us," the Russian official said.
Putin's near motionless hands reignite health rumors—What to know
Video of Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing hypersonic missile use showed his hands near frozen for more than 20 minutes
Russia threatens "more powerful" response to strikes on its territory
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin wrote in response to Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles provided by the U.S.
What is 'Oreshnik'? Putin's new medium range ballistic missile hit Ukraine
Vladimir Putin's latest 'combat tested weapon' may not be as new as he says. It is more of a hybrid, based on another missile system, say analysts.
Russian ballistic missile attack forces Ukrainian parliament shutdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his country used intermediate-range ballistic missiles on Ukraine.
North Korean troops in Russia are 'fair target', Pentagon warns
The US has insisted that any attacks on 11,000 North Koreans fighting for Russia are legitimate.
Russia trades missiles for North Korean troops in Ukraine conflict
Russia provided North Korea with missiles in exchange for sending troops to Ukraine, according to a senior South Korean official.
Putin is doing the opposite of what Trump advised, Republican says
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched missiles on Ukraine.
What's the difference between a hypersonic missile and ICBM?
Ukraine claimed Russia used an ICBM in a recent attack, but Moscow said it was an IRBM, the "Oreshnik," targeting Dnipro.
Journalist reveals Wagner's disinformation tactics in Africa
Recruited in 2019, Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo was tasked with producing pro-Russian content across the Central African Republic.
Putin says new hypersonic ballistic missile used on Ukraine
"We believe that we have the right to use our weapons against military facilities of the countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities," Putin said.
North Korean commanders may have been inside Putin's compound hit by Kyiv
High-profile military personnel, possibly even North Korean generals, may have been at a compound hit by Western-supplied Storm Shadow missiles.
Russian lawmakers back ban on adoptions by gender-transition countries
The adoption ban would impact at least 15 countries, including several European nations.
