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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.
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03/18/2024
March 18, 2024
Putin's reelection hailed by allies, decried by West
03/17/2024
March 17, 2024
Putin claims victory in election with no serious competition
03/17/2024
March 17, 2024
Russia: Opposition calls on voters to protest against Putin
03/16/2024
March 16, 2024
Latvia probes EU lawmaker for Kremlin spying
03/15/2024
March 15, 2024
Russian elections: Attacks at polls; UN, EU condemn vote
03/13/2024
March 13, 2024
Ukraine updates: Russia ready for nuclear war, Putin says
Skip next section Reports & Analysis
Reports & Analysis
Triumphant Putin celebrates re-election victory
Triumphant Putin celebrates re-election victory
Without any meaningful opposition, Vladimir Putin gained 87 percent of the vote.
Vladimir Putin's reelection: What's in store for Russia?
Vladimir Putin's reelection: What's in store for Russia?
What course will Vladimir Putin chart in the months ahead?
Crimea marks 10 years since Russian annexation
Crimea marks 10 years since Russian annexation
Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea is widely seen as the beginning of the Ukraine conflict still being fought today.
Anti-Putin protests on final day of voting
Anti-Putin protests on final day of voting
Thousands of people took part in a silent protest by forming long queues at polling stations at noon on Sunday.
Russia holds second day of presidential election
Russia holds second day of presidential election
Russia has completed the second day of its presidential vote, in which Vladimir Putin is expected to win another term.
Russia tries to boost turnout in occupied parts of Ukraine
Russia tries to boost turnout in occupied parts of Ukraine
The Kremlin is working hard to ensure a high presidential election turnout in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine.
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In the spotlight
Putin critic Volkov defiant after attack
Activist Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to Alexei Navalny, was attacked outside his home in Vilnius.
The long list of Putin critics targeted by the Kremlin
Many of those who have spoken out publicly against Russian President Vladimir Putin have paid with their lives.
Human rights in Russia: What follows Oleg Orlov's sentence?
The sentencing of Russian activist Oleg Orlov has drawn international criticism. But some in Russia see a silver lining.
Israel-Hamas war: What is Russia's role as Mideast mediator?
Feuding Palestinian groups are set to meet in Moscow. Russia has grand plans to bring them together and free hostages.
After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa
With the collapse of the Wagner Group, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a new Africa Corps.
Russia's queer artists fight growing persecution
Russia under Vladimir Putin is again demonizing the LGBTQ+ community, calling it "extremist."