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    Vladimir Putin

    Russian President Vladimir Putin was born on 7 October 1952. He has been the president of Russia since 2012. Earlier, he also served as President from 2000 until 2008. He has also served as the prime minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. In February 2022, President Putin ordered a full invasion of Ukraine under the pretext that it was run by ‘Nazis’. The invasion of Ukraine led to worldwide condemnation of Putin, and massive sanctions on the Russian Federation. However, this is not the first time Putin has tried to invade Ukraine. Earlier in 2014, Russia launched a military intervention in Ukraine and seized the eastern region of the nation and annexed Crimea. The takeover of Crimea led to GDP shrinking by 3.7 percent in 2015, however the economy rebounded in 2016 with 0.3 percent GDP growth. During his first tenure as a president, the economy grew for eight consecutive years with GDP measured by purchasing power increasing by 72 percent. This growth was a result of a fivefold increase in the price of oil and gas, which constitute the majority of Russian exports. On March 7 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told news channels that they are talking to European partners and allies to look in a coordinated way at the prospect of banning the import of Russian oil, while making sure that there is still an appropriate supply of oil on world markets. On its part, Russia too warned that a Western ban on its oil imports may more than double the price to $300 and prompt the closure of the main gas pipeline to Germany. Putin's rule in Russia has been characterised by endemic corruption, the jailing and repression of political opponents, the intimidation and suppression of media freedom in Russia, and a lack of free and fair elections. Russia has scored poorly on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index, and Freedom House's Freedom in the World index. In his earlier days, he worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years and resigned in 1991 to begin a political career in Saint Petersburg. In 1996, Putin moved to Moscow to join the administration of the then President Boris Yeltsin. After Yeltsin’s resignation, Putin became acting president. Putin has also served as director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and secretary of the Security Council. More

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    • From oil windfalls to Ukraine relief: 5 ways Iran war is helping Putin while the world looks elsewhere

      At a time when the Kremlin is still fighting its war in Ukraine and dealing with Western sanctions, the turmoil in West Asia has unexpectedly strengthened Moscow’s position.

    • Alive, injured or missing? Is Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at Putin’s residence in Russia? What we know so far

      Iran War News: Several reports have suggested that Mojataba Khamenei is seriously wounded, possibly in a coma, although none of the claims have been officially confirmed.

    • Shifting goals, unclear timelines, no clear exit: How Trump’s Iran war is starting to resemble Putin’s Ukraine war

      As the Iran war unfolds, shifting objectives, contradictory statements and growing pressure for an exit are drawing comparisons with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    • Oil shock for the world, lifeline for Putin? Why Russia could be the unexpected winner of Iran war

      Iran War News: The disruption in energy markets caused by the Iran war quickly pushed oil prices higher, strengthening Russia’s most important revenue stream.

    • Putin threatens to cut energy supplies if EU tightens sanctions: 'Without waiting for door to be shut'

      Speaking about the proposed measures, Putin said Moscow may consider halting energy exports to the European market if restrictions are imposed.

    • Is something wrong with Putin? Leaked video of coughing spell fuels fresh round of health rumours

      Reports suggest the full unedited footage, including the coughing, was accidentally released by the Kremlin, sparking fresh speculation about the 73-year-old leader’s health.

    • Putin Hints At Cutting Gas Supply To Europe, Eyes New Profitable Markets

      Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia could consider halting gas supplies to European markets and redirecting energy exports to more promising and profitable markets. Speaking to Russian state TV reporter Pavel Zarubin, Putin described the idea as “thinking out loud” rather than a firm decision, but stated he would instruct the government to explore the option with Russian energy companies. He reaffirmed Russia’s reputation as a reliable energy supplier and stressed continued cooperation with dependable partners, specifically naming Slovakia and Hungary. The remarks come amid rising tensions over European reliance on Russian energy. Separately, the European Commission is planning to submit a legal proposal on April 15 to permanently ban Russian oil imports, just three days after Hungary’s parliamentary election. Putin indicated that opening up to alternative markets outside Europe could be more profitable, signaling a potential strategic pivot in Russia’s energy exports.

    • ‘Dictator Domino’: After Khamenei’s killing, Ukraine shares image warning Putin is 'about to fall'

      Ukraine shared an AI image suggesting Vladimir Putin could be the next authoritarian leader to fall after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy framing it as an opportunity for change in Iran.

    • Iran-Israel conflict: Putin condemns ‘assassination’ of Khamenei, calls killings 'cynical and illegal'

      Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, calling it an “assassination” and a “cynical murder” violating international law.

    • Putin says Russia has intel on possible explosion targeting Black Sea gas pipelines, targets ‘anti-peace forces’

      Putin said Russian security agencies had received operational information suggesting preparations for an explosion targeting underwater gas infrastructure.

    • ‘I don’t fear the UK’: Pakistan dragged in as Putin mocks Britain over 'grooming gangs' | WATCH

      The grooming gangs issue has become shorthand in Europe for Pakistan’s failure to address misogyny, child exploitation and extremist social norms within sections of its diaspora.

    • Russia memo sees return to dollar system in pitch made for Trump

      At the heart of the offer is Russia’s return to the dollar settlement system, a move which would mean a stunning reversal of Kremlin policy and, potentially, a dramatic shake up for global finance.

    • Putin’s name appears 1,005 times in the Epstein files: Why Jeffrey was desperate to meet the Russian President

      The newly released files suggest that while Epstein may never have achieved his ultimate goal of meeting Putin, his obsession with Russia, power, and influence remained relentless until the very end.

    • What’s behind Xi Jinping’s rare back-to-back calls with Putin and Trump?

      Chinese President Xi Jinping held rare back-to-back calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, signalling Beijing’s strategic positioning amid global tensions, Ukraine war negotiations, and US-China diplomacy.

    • Putin meets Iran's top security official as Trump ratchets up tension

      Earlier on Friday, US President Trump said he believed Iran -- a close ally of Russia -- wanted to make a deal on its nuclear programme to avoid military action.

    • Russia agrees to Trump's request to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1

      Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent months have left large parts of Kyiv without heating during one of the harshest winters in years.

    • "Conversations were constructive": Zelensky on Ukraine-Russia-US peace talks in Abu Dhabi

      Zelensky said the talks, held in a trilateral format for the first time in years, focused on outlining possible parameters to end the war and on security guarantees required to sustain any future agreement.

    • First-ever Ukraine-Russia-US talks in UAE from today: Why dialogue is back and what each side wants

      While expectations remain cautious, the very fact that officials from all three countries are engaging through a coordinated process marks a shift after nearly three years of war.

    • Putin offers frozen Russia assets in US to aid Ukraine

    • Vladimir Putin invited to Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'

      Moscow for years tried to balance relations with all major players in the Middle East -- including Israel and the Palestinians.

    • US invasion of Greenland would make Putin ‘the happiest man on earth’, warns Spain’s PM Sanchez

      Spain’s prime minister warns that any US move against Greenland would undermine NATO and benefit Russia, as President Donald Trump escalates pressure on European allies with tariff threats.

    • After Maduro arrest, Zelenskyy suggests US ‘knows what to do next’

      Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted the US could act against Russia’s Vladimir Putin after Washington seized Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, a move condemned by Moscow as illegal and destabilising.

    • Russia says 24 killed in attack in occupied Kherson region

      Three drones hit the buildings in the village of Khorly, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 50 as people celebrated the New Year, Vladimir Saldo

    • ‘Spare us his crocodile tears’: Trump shares scathing op-ed on Putin, signals tougher line on Russia

      Donald Trump’s decision to amplify the piece came as US intelligence agencies rejected Moscow’s claim about an attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin.

    • Russia claims Ukraine targeted Putin’s state residence with drones, Kyiv pushes back

      Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine carried out the attack late on Monday, adding that Russian air defences intercepted and brought down 91 drones.

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