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.
Russia takes steps to fill in "security vacuum" left by Wagner: ISW
Russian lawmakers on Tuesday adopted two amendments that will allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to create temporary, decentralized military groups.
Russia loses 55 tanks in one week as Ukraine advances
According to Ukraine's military, Russia has lost more than 4,100 tanks since the beginning of the war.
Russia is about to get whole lot more Wagner-style paramilitaries
The new groups will "strengthen the protection of public order and ensure public safety during the period of mobilization, during martial law, in wartime."
Jailed ex-Russian commander Igor Girkin receives unlikely support
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called Girkin's detention illegal in a Tuesday message.
Russian spooks use embassy rooftop satellites to spy on NATO ally
"Dishes, masts, transmitting, and receiving devices" have been installed atop the Russian embassy in Moldova, an investigation has found.
Russia preps elite unit for Bakhmut "slaughter" amid mutiny fears: Report
Russia's airborne forces, the VDV, in Kherson had put forth an audio message threatening desertion.
Number of Wagner reinforcements and vehicles in Belarus revealed
There are now nearly 4,000 Wagner Group fighters in the country, a pro-democratic opposition figure told Newsweek.
Putin mocked in Russian media over length of his pants
Social media users noted how the Russian president's suit didn't quite fit him during a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko.
Russian colonel killed trying to rescue soldiers surrounded in Ukraine
Colonel Yevgeny Vashunin was killed during Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive.
Russia hails new "world order taking shape" as Putin prepares Africa summit
"We intend to give an additional impetus to these ties and elevate them to a brand-new level," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov tells Newsweek.
Russian elites keep getting themselves killed with alternative medicine
Russia is seeing a surge in interest in spirituality and mysticism as President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine continues.
Russian officers threaten to shoot their own troops for refusing orders
Soldiers are heard being threatened by their commanding officers in newly published audio.
Wagner's new Belarus base puts them closer to Moscow than ever
A new base housing Wagner Group exiles in Belarus is less than 500 miles from the Russian capital.
Poland forms specialist sapper unit to counter Wagner threat
"We care about the security of the eastern flank," Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Sunday.
Moscow drone attack reveals Putin can't "control the sky," Ukraine intel
Russia's defense ministry has accused Kyiv of attempting to carry out a "terrorist act" using two drones on Monday.
Putin defends scrapping grain deal amid mounting criticism from Africa
The Russian president said his country is "capable of replacing Ukrainian grain."
Pope Francis offers to meet Putin's top priest at Moscow airport—Tass
Pope Francis travelled to Havana in 2016 for a historic meeting with Patriarch Kirill, but the Ukraine war has strained relations.
Russia shuts down Crimea bridge five times as another ammo depot blown up
Authorities are evacuating residents living within a five-kilometer radius of the damaged ammunition depot.
Ukraine reaches major milestone in retaking territory from Russia: Blinken
"In terms of what Russia sought to achieve, what Putin sought to achieve, they've already failed," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Trump says Ukraine should get over $100 billion more in aid
The former president said European nations must contribute more to Ukraine to match what the U.S. has given.
Wagner Group wants to march on Poland, Putin ally warns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the paramilitary group wants to go on a "tour" of Poland during a meeting with Vladimir Putin Sunday.
Tensions heat up between Russia and Poland
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning against Poland moving its troops toward the Belarusian border.
Putin's arrest of Igor Girkin will "Infuriate" Russian troops: U.K. Intel
The Russian nationalist blogger critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war conduct is in pre-trial detention on extremism charges.
Videos: Large Crimea explosions as Russia warns of Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine claimed an attack against an oil depot and warehouses in Crimea Saturday, days after explosions struck the Kerch Bridge, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Russian millionaire linked to key Putin ally found dead in Moscow
Anton Cherepennikov, who was head of the IT company ICS Holding, is the second figure linked to Putin's regime to have died in 48 hours.
Putin raises elderly army as ex-serviceman up to 70 deemed eligible
Russia's parliament has extended age limits for troops and increased fines for draft dodgers.
Russian state TV debates attacking NATO countries
Russian commentators are unhappy with Turkey's recent political moves, leading to Moscow exiting an important grain deal.
Fact Check: Was Trump's Hollywood star vandalized with "Putin's b****"?
Donald Trump's Hollywood tribute was damaged, making puerile fun of his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian kids will learn to operate combat drones in school
The planned drones course follows an earlier announcement that Russian schools will soon offer military training.
Ukraine's first recorded use of cluster munitions on Russian army revealed
The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that Ukraine had started using cluster munitions on the battlefield.
