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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the president of Russia. Putin has held continuous positions as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012, and as president from 2000 to 2008 and since 2012.
- Dmitry Medvedev
- Independent, (1991–1995, 2001–2008, 2012–present)
1 day ago · Vladimir Putin is a Russian leader and former KGB officer who has shaped his nation’s political landscape for decades with a mix of strategic maneuvers, military aggression against Russia’s neighbors, and controversial policies.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 25, 2023 · Vladimir Putin (1952-) is a former KGB agent who has ruled Russia for more than two decades. Intent on restoring Russian might following the collapse of the Soviet Union, he has launched...
Oct 27, 2022 · President Vladimir V. Putin repeated Russia’s unfounded claims on Thursday that Ukraine was preparing to explode a dirty bomb on its territory and blame Moscow. Ukraine and the West say that...
- Anton Troianovski
Dec 8, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday he will seek to remain in the position for a fifth term during Russia’s upcoming elections on March 17, 2024. If re-elected, Putin could...
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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Vladimir Putin . Vladimir Putin, (born Oct. 7, 1952, Leningrad, U.S.S.R.), Russian president (1999–2008; 2012– ) and prime minister (1999; 2008–12). Putin served 15 years with the KGB, including six years in Dresden, E.Ger.