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 warns Kremlin changing nuclear war policy in response to West
Recent weeks have seen Ukraine launch its own counteroffensive into Kursk—marking the first time Russian territory has been seized since World War II.
Zelensky's Kursk incursion could be playing into Putin's hands
Ukraine's push into Russian territory comes amid Moscow's advances toward Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
Russian TV pundit admits Zelensky working "effectively" amid Kursk invasion
Media pundit Vitaly Tretyakov recently said on Russian TV that Zelensky's attack on the Kursk region "is yielding results."
Putin sees support slump in tightly controlled state poll
Russia's state-owned Public Opinion Research Center has identified a drop in approval for Vladimir Putin amid Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Kursk invasion map reveals where Russia has recaptured territory
President Vladimir Putin's troops are reported to have taken back some of the Kursk region, three weeks into Ukraine's incursion.
Kremlin has "no worries" about potential arrest in Mongolia
Russia is confident Vladimir Putin will not be arrested as the two countries have "an excellent dialogue."
Russian trust in Putin falls to record 2024 low amid Kursk incursion: poll
The Levada's Center's poll was conducted just over two weeks into Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region.
Chinese armored car shows up on Russian streets
Moscow has been exercising its greater security authority by beefing up its tactical vehicle fleet this summer.
Russia suffers "losses" after tank push in city: "Retreated"
Russia was forced to retreat from the embattled front line town of Vovchansk in Ukraine's northeast, Kyiv's military said.
Ukraine F-16 crash may have been friendly fire: Reports
Kyiv said the F-16 crashed on Monday during a mission to "repulse" Russian missiles.
Trump covers Putin, Liz Cheney and assassination attempt in new book
In his new book, Donald Trump describes a "great meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Is Ukraine's Kursk Incursion a Turning Point in the War? | Opinion
War is ugly and unpredictable.
Putin's high-level purge continues as ex-deputy defense minister arrested
Russia's former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov was taken to a Moscow court in handcuffs on Thursday.
North Korean's Kim Jong Un buys favorite race horses from Russia
It was the first known delivery of Russia's celebrated Orlov Trotters to the reclusive country since 2022.
Russia deploys prized Pantsir system to defend Crimea bridge—report
The Kerch Strait Bridge was struck by Ukraine in October 2022 and again in July 2023.
Explosions rock Kyiv for third time in one week
"Ukraine's ability to maintain their defenses requires increased supply and more support," the NATO secretary-general said.
Ukraine will lose war unless U.S. steps up: former top general
The Biden administration is under increasing pressure to adjust its cautious approach to missile provisions.
Russia issues WW3 warning to US
"The West does not want to avoid escalation. The West…is asking for it," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Ukraine destroys Russia's "Sapphire" EW system in Kursk attack
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said its soldiers "hunted down" the EW system in Kursk and destroyed it with attack drones.
Ex-Russian official says Putin's handling of Kursk incursion a "disgrace"
"Once again, we are harboring illusions towards Ukraine, that everything is falling apart there, and so on," said Andrei Fedorov.
Ukraine shoots down Russian Su-25 jet in MANPADS strike
Anti-aircraft units shot down the plane using a Man-Portable Air-Defense System in the eastern Donetsk region.
Ukraine carries out successful test of first ballistic missile: Zelensky
Zelensky praised the Ukrainian defense industry for the achievement, although he remained tight-lipped on the project.
US approves $1 billion missile sales to two NATO countries
The weapons sales come amid heightening tensions between Russia and NATO in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
North Korea allegedly sent over 13,000 containers carrying arms to Russia
South Korea has been monitoring and tracking signs of the North transferring arms to Russia since the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022.
Putin ally claims US behind arrest of Telegram CEO
Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of Russia's State Duma has claimed that the United States, through France, attempted to take control of Telegram.
Russia deploys Soviet-era weapons to defend Kursk
Russia's ministry of defense released videos showing its troops using 130-mm M-46 howitzers from the 1950s in Kursk.
Russia's 'massive attack' on Ukraine cost Moscow $1.3 billion: report
The ISW think tank said that Russia "likely lacks the defense-industrial capacity" to sustain large attacks such as that launched on Monday with regularity.
Russian state TV guest issues Donald Trump warning: "Unpredictable"
The Channel 1 show "Time will Tell" discussed what a Trump return to the White House would mean for U.S. support for Ukraine.
Paul Whelan has "long road ahead" to make up for years in Russian prison
Paul Whelan is caring for his elderly parents who remained hopeful he would one day be released from a Russian penal colony, his attorney tells Newsweek.
Kyiv dam hit by Russia missile, sparking flood fears
"A breach of Kyiv dam would kill thousands of civilians in Kyiv and nearby towns," said the founder of a German think tank.
