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.
Fact Check: Did Kyiv's Crimea strike destroy Russian Zircon missile cache?
Hypersonic missiles that Russia reportedly began using against Ukraine this year were wiped out, according to social media posts.
Ukraine may have just crossed Putin's nuclear red line
A site in Russia's Mordovia Republic hit in a reported Ukrainian attack is part of Moscow's early-warning radar network tasked with monitoring missile attacks.
Putin faces new rebellion in Russia's back yard
A proposed law reportedly modelled on repressive Russian legislation has prompted renewed mass protests.
Leading Russia watcher in China makes surprise Ukraine war prediction
A Chinese academic's forecast that Russia will eventually be defeated is a dramatic departure in messaging from Beijing.
Putin's plan to displace US Dollar failing spectacularly
Despite the Russian president's claim about the greenback's decline, the dollar was used in 48 percent of global transactions last year.
Zelensky issues dire warning as Putin pushes forward
The Ukrainian president told PBS that without U.S. congressional support, his country would lose the war.
Putin issues urgent Russian ship decree
The president has given Moscow officials until June 15 to create a domestic ship building program that works around sanctions.
Russian oil exports crippled by Ukraine attacks on refineries
Figures from the International Energy Agency show that up to 600,000 barrels a day could be lost this quarter.
Putin has a dam problem
Tomsk in Siberia is the latest Russian region to be hit by flooding, which has caused widespread evacuations.
Russia fired commanders amid failure to recapture Kherson ground: report
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief said Moscow has set itself the goal of capturing the town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, in time for Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
Putin's key ally reveals why he hasn't launched Ukraine invasion
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said "there is no such need" to join the war in Ukraine.
Liz Cheney rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Putin rant
Support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia is dwindling among U.S. Republican lawmakers.
Putin ally declares Mike Johnson "our Johnson"
The House speaker has claimed that he intends to put forward a bill for aid to Ukraine soon.
What is Kh-69? Russia's new subsonic cruise missile "worse" than Dagger
Russia is producing the subsonic weapon dubbed the Kh-69 for its assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and air defenses.
Russian state TV wants Moscow to conquer three US states
Political scientist Sergey Mikheyev also suggested annexing two NATO member nations in Europe.
Ukraine commander issues dire warning about frontline
Oleksandr Syrsky wrote on Telegram that Russia had stepped up its attacks since the re-election of Vladimir Putin.
Russia's military is recruiting female prisoners for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian intelligence official said Russia is placing female convicts into combat zones.
Putin's secret fortune may be at risk in world's "most neutral" country
Kyiv and many Western nations want Russia and its leader to pay the price for the devastating war on Ukraine.
The problem with Donald Trump's Ukraine plan
The former president has repeatedly signaled he wants Ukraine to pay a price for peace, but will that satisfy Russia?
Russian soldier complains of losses in Belgorod: "Total mess"
Ukrainian intelligence shared audio, purportedly of a Russian soldier speaking of heavy losses sustained by his unit.
Putin issues orders for nuclear space program
The Russian leader took another step toward the creation of a nuclear energy program for space.
Satellite images show Russia-North Korea arms trade
Analysts say the pictures provide a snapshot of Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin's sanctions-busting trade.
Putin's Kremlin responds to Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan
The former president has repeatedly hinted at Ukrainian territorial concessions to secure peace with Moscow.
America's drones are too expensive for Ukraine
Kyiv has turned to Chinese manufacturers for cheaper alternatives to U.S.-made drones.
Putin's Information War Is Absurd—and Effective
Russia's disinformation efforts go well beyond the Crocus City terror attack and, thanks to social media, have spread all over the globe.
Russian soldier says Moscow hiding war deaths to avoid paying families
Moscow has been accused in the past of trying to avoid compensating family members of deceased or injured soldiers.
Video: Russian Iskander missile strike takes out Ukraine drone facility
Moscow said it destroyed a Ukrainian weapons warehouse as payback for strikes on Russian energy facilities.
Marjorie Taylor Greene applauds Russia for "protecting Christianity"
Greene said Ukraine and not Russia has persecuted more Christians, despite numerous organizations around the globe disputing that claim.
China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is growing, reports say
The U.S. has issued multiple warnings to EU and NATO ministers about Beijing's support for Moscow being "at a concerning scale," according to one report.
Republican warns Putin's propaganda "being uttered" in Congress
Representative Mike Turner told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday that "anti-Ukraine and pro-Russia messages" are being spoken on the House floor.
