Vladimir Putin has been in the news recently due to his fifth-term inauguration as the President of Russia, following a controversial election victory. The election has been criticized as a sham by many, extending Putin's rule for another six years. Additionally, reports have emerged of Russian assassination plots against Ukrainian President Zelensky, further escalating tensions between the two countries. Russia has also been conducting military drills in response to perceived threats from Western officials, showcasing a diverse array of captured Ukrainian vehicles from the ongoing conflict.
Vladimir Putin, born on October 7, 1952, is a Russian politician and former KGB officer who has been a dominant figure in Russian politics for decades. He served as the President of Russia from 2000 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, before returning to the presidency in 2012. Putin's leadership has been marked by a strong stance on national security, assertive foreign policy, and a consolidation of power within Russia. He has faced criticism for his handling of domestic affairs, human rights issues, and allegations of election interference. Putin's presidency has been characterized by a complex relationship with the West, marked by periods of cooperation and confrontation.
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Ukrainian officials have said there have been dozens of Russian assassination plots against Zelensky.
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Vladimir Putin set to cast invasion of Ukraine as part of holy struggle with west
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.
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Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct Western involvement in the war in Ukraine.
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Watch live as an inauguration ceremony is held for Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday 7 May, after he claimed a landslide victory in sham elections, extending his rule for another six years.
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Call follows European Commission chief’s declaration she is open to a deal with the right-wing ECR group.
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The move comes as the South Caucasus country seeks to normalize ties with historic rival Azerbaijan.
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Mikhail Mishustin, a low-key technocrat, was appointed prime minister in January 2020, replacing Dmitry Medvedev.
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Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a government database showed on Saturday.
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Russia is wrapping itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that President Vladimir Putin has turned into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his move int
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From its earliest days, the Soviet Union’s intelligence services — whether known as the Cheka or the names of any of its successor agencies like the KGB — kept the government in power by pursuing its opponents no matter where they lived
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NATO countries say they are deeply concerned by a campaign of hybrid activities on the military alliance’s soil they attribute to Russia, and which they say constitute a threat to their security
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Many Russians are returning to their homeland after finding countries abroad have become less accommodating for them — a gain for the domestic economy.
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Russia on Wednesday displayed more than 30 captured vehicles from the war, showcasing the sheer diversity of the weapons used by Ukraine.
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The cigarette maker Japan Tobacco has adjusted its supply chains to comply with Western sanctions against Moscow and keep its business operating in the lucrative Russian market, the company’s CEO Masamichi Terabatake told the Financial Times. “We are
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David Cameron has backed Ukrainian strikes against targets inside Russia using British-supplied weapons. The Foreign Secretary said it was a decision for Ukraine how to use the supplied equipment and Kyiv “absolutely has the right” to strike back at R
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Bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says countries include Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia and Malta, as Arab and European officials discuss end to Gaza conflict in Riyadh
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Known for wearing hoodies to formal events, talking about mental health, and taking progressive stances on the issues of the day, this American senator is making waves
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Against a backdrop of alternative global trade channels, food insecurity, and a stagnant EU economy, sanctions against Russia need to be more strategic and fair to legitimate businesses.
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Dmitry Safronov is suspended from leading services and ordered to serve three years of ‘penance’