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 Death Toll in Ukraine Already the Same as 10 Years in Afghanistan
The USSR lost 15,000 men during its ten years-long war in Afghanistan. In nearly three months of Ukraine's conflict, even more Russian troops have been killed.
Finland Ramps Up Military Spending Amid Fears Russia Will Retaliate
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both Finland and Sweden have stated their intention to end decades of military neutrality to join NATO.
Trevor Reed Recalls Putin's Blood-Soaked Prison, His Paul Whelan Reflection
"The scarier part is you being under this threat of them just chemically disabling you," he said. "My whole goal there was to fight and resist that whole time."
Morgan Freeman, Late John McCain Among Americans Banned From Russia
Russia's foreign ministry released an updated list of 963 banned individuals on Saturday, in response to U.S. sanctions and its support for Ukraine.
Putin Using Nuclear Weapons a Possibility U.S. Must Consider: Mullen
The Russian president is "pretty well cornered and boxed in" as the Ukraine war continues, retired Admiral Mike Mullen said Sunday.
Russian Tanks Finally Enter Kyiv—Destroyed and on Display
Photos showed Ukrainian civilians—and two goats—with the Russian tanks in downtown Kyiv.
Putin Will 'Be Gone by 2023,' Likely to Sanatorium, Predicts Ex-MI6 Chief
Sir Richard Dearlove's comments on Thursday come amid ongoing speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health.
Get Ukraine To 'Accept Putin's Demands,' Ex-PM of Italy Tells Europe
Silvio Berlusconi had a close relationship with Vladimir Putin, which started in the 2000s.
Vladimir Putin's Forever War in Ukraine
"Russia could not take and hold a city like Mariupol, so they destroyed it, as if to say 'perhaps we cannot conquer you, but we can at least punish you.'"
Oliver Stone Says Putin Had Cancer in Years He Shadowed Him for Project
The Kremlin has not publicly commented about Putin's health since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin's 'Illogical' Acts Show Need to Prepare for Nuclear Strike: Romney
In a Saturday op-ed, Mitt Romney cited warnings made by Russian ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov that NATO is not taking Russia's nuclear threat seriously.
Send Moldova Modern Weaponry in Light of Putin's 'Clear' Ambitions: Truss
"Putin has been absolutely clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia," U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in an interview published Friday.
Putin's Nuclear Threats Shouldn't Deter Western Leaders: Poroshenko
Putin "only understands force" and will "go as far as the world allows him," said former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in a Saturday interview.
Putin Aims to 'Starve' Poor Nations by Blocking Ukraine Grain: Stoyanova
Ala Stoyanova, the deputy governor of Odessa, said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "blackmailing the world" by blocking Ukraine's ports.
Clinton Campaign Wasn't Fully Confident About Trump's Connection to Russia
Hillary Clinton's former campaign manager said Friday that officials weren't "totally confident" in the accuracy of data linking Donald Trump to a Russian bank.
Putin Leaving Meetings to Get Medical Treatment, Christopher Steele Says
The former British intelligence official with MI6 claims that the Russian president is "constantly accompanied around the place by a team of doctors."
Putin Is Bringing His Disinformation War to Ukraine
Russia has long used propaganda as a weapon, and recent reports say its president has been spreading disinformation to the Ukrainian people about his war.
Why Russia Might Want Us To Think Putin Is Sick
Rumors of the demise of the Russian leader's health may be exaggerated or could even be a ploy by the Kremlin.
Putin in 'Absolute Dead End' as He's Unable to Win War—Ukraine Intel Chief
Major General Kyrylo Budanov said the Russia-Ukraine war is already a strategic defeat for Vladimir Putin.
Russia Official Has Rare Excuse for War Failure: Ukraine's Elite Military
A Russian senator said the war's offensive was proceeding "with quite some difficulty" and Russia was fighting one of the "strongest and best-trained armies."
Putin Ally Wants Programs Like Tucker Carlson's Broadcast '24/7'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised the Fox News host during a conservative meeting in Budapest.
The War in Ukraine Is Not Comparable to World War II
Hyperbolic comparisons to the titanic struggle of World War II increase the risk of escalating a conflict currently localized to Ukraine.
Russian State TV Says Ukraine War Is 'Rehearsal' for Conflict with NATO
A panelist said on a show on Russia-1—a channel that has relentlessly pushed Kremlin propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine—that Russia can learn from the war for "future conflicts."
U.S. Preparing Plan To Destroy Russia's Black Sea Fleet—Ukraine
Anton Gerashchenko said U.S. officials are in talks to deliver anti-ship missiles as fears grow a Russian Black Sea blockade threatens world food supplies.
Putin Under Pressure to Fold Ukrainian Territory Into Russia
The Russian-appointed leader of Ukraine's occupied Kherson region and a Crimean official say they believe Russia will incorporate parts of southern Ukraine.
Arsonists Setting Fire to Russian Military Enlistment Offices: Reports
Numerous reports say Russian military recruitment buildings have been targeted in arson attacks since the war in Ukraine began.
Putin May Soon Be Declared War Criminal By Ukrainian Government Resolution
The resolution comes as Ukrainian prosecutors are conducting their first war crimes trial since Russia's invasion began in late February.
Turkey Isn't Putin's Only Hope for Blocking NATO Expansion
The leader of at least one other NATO country reportedly joins Turkey in opposing Finland and Sweden being admitting into the alliance.
Russian Solider Asks Ukrainian Widow to Forgive Him for Killing Her Husband
"I understand you probably won't be able to forgive me. But I ask for your forgiveness." said the soldier accused of killing the Ukrainian man.
Russia's Guided-Missile Shortage Has Been Deadly for Ukraine's Civilians
Russia's increased use of "dumb" bombs has likely resulted in the deaths of more Ukrainian civilians, officials said.
