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.
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The GOP contender could lead a shift in Washington's foreign policy if he were to beat Kamala Harris on November 5.
Zelensky's Ukraine braces for darkest hour
Russian gains, the prospect of a Trump presidential win and attacks on energy sites mean Ukraine is facing a tough winter.
North Korean troops sent to war equal Russia's weekly casualty rate: ISW
Western leaders view the deployment of North Korean troops into the battlefield as a significant escalation.
Zelensky issues warning about US reaction to North Korean troops in Ukraine
Ukraine's president needs permission to use U.S.-made weapons to strike camps in Russia where North Korean troops are stationed.
Putin ally issues World War III warning to NATO
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reiterated his fiery anti-Western sentiment during an interview with Russian propaganda channel RT.
US announces $425 million in new Ukraine military aid
The announcement of new military assistance for Ukraine comes amid reports of North Korean troops joining to fight with Russia.
Zelensky eyes gas deal with Putin's NATO allies in blow to Russia
A new deal between European buyers and Azerbaijan could cut off Russia's gas exports to the continent.
Ukraine's Kursk Gamble Isn't Paying Off | Opinion
Discussions between Ukrainian and Russian officials about ceasing attacks on energy infrastructure stopped when Zelensky ordered the Kursk offensive.
Zelensky slams Ukraine allies' 'zero response' to North Korean troops
The Ukrainian president has criticized the lack of response to the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk.
Map shows Russia's biggest Ukraine targets as winter approaches
After the reported capture of Selydove, Russian troops are continuing their offensive in the eastern and southern Donetsk region.
How North Korea's elite soldiers could change Ukraine war
Coming from a highly militarized society, North Korean troops will likely be effective in supporting Russian forces, expert Ramon Pacheco Pardo told Newsweek.
8,000 North Korean troops near front lines in Russia's Kursk region: US
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says we can expect to see the North Korean troops deployed into combat "in the coming days".
North Korea satellite images show large border trenches
Tensions between the Koreas are at their highest point in years as the North Korea repeatedly showcases its military capability.
Russia's Ukraine losses break three grim records in October
Russian troop casualties and losses of armored vehicles and other war equipment have reached record highs, according to Ukraine.
North Korean and Ukrainian troops could clash in days: Zelensky
Ukraine's president says that North Korean troops are preparing for conflict on the front lines within days.
Russia teases new deal with Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that a strategic partnership between Russia and Iran would soon be signed.
Putin's generals are turning on each other
Major General Alexander Ogloblin has been detained on charges of corruption, the latest high-ranking Russian military official to be arrested.
Fact Check: Video does not show Russia testing nuke
Video showed what looked like a nuclear weapon being fired from a launcher in Russia amid threats from Vladimir Putin.
Putin's whereabouts exposed via bodyguards' Strava app
Publicly available tracking data showed the locations of members of the Russian leader's security officials, a new report said.
Would Putin prefer Trump or Harris in the White House?
Russian president joked that Vice President Kamala Harris has an 'expressive and infectious laugh,' and Russia will support her.
Putin oversees Russian nuclear exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin has upped his nuclear rhetoric after announcing a new round of drills to review weapons capabilities.
Putin admits economic "difficulties" as interest rates skyrocket
The Russian president told his officials on Monday that "imbalances remain in the economy."
North Korean foreign minister visits Moscow as troops head to Ukraine
North Korean foreign minister Choe Son Hui departed for Russia on Monday as North Korean troops head to Ukraine.
Putin deploying North Korea troops justifies long-range strikes—NATO ally
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said the alliance must give Kyiv the weapons it needs to win.
Russia loses two military helicopters in one day
One crashed in the Kirov region on Saturday, killing all four people on board and another was downed in Crimea's Kerch Strait.
North Korea sends 10,000 troops to Russia: Pentagon
The Pentagon revealed that North Korea has dispatched approximately 10,000 troops to Russia for training, a steep increase from last week's estimate of 3,000.
Zelensky reveals how Modi can stop Putin's Ukraine invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says India could weaken Russia's ability to wage war and that it should host the next peace summit.
Putin's economy approaches "burnout point"
Russia's Central Bank has raised the key interest rate to 21 percent—the highest level in modern times.
Georgia's president calls on west to back protests against election win
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has dismissed recent election results, which the ruling Georgian Dream party said it won.
Putin allies celebrate as Georgia's ruling party claims victory
Georgian Dream got 54 percent of votes, election officials said in a result condemned by the country's president.
