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  1. Vladimir Putin is the current president of Russia and a former prime minister and intelligence officer. He has been in power since 1999 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial leaders in the world. Learn more about his biography, political career, achievements, and controversies on this Wikipedia page.

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    • Independent, (1991–1995, 2001–2008, 2012–present)
  2. 2 days ago · Vladimir Putin (born October 7, 1952, Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [now St. Petersburg, Russia]) is a Russian intelligence officer and politician who has served as president (1999–2008 and 2012– ) of Russia and as the country’s prime minister (1999 and 2008–12). One of the 21st century’s most influential leaders, Putin has shaped his ...

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  3. Sep 25, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Vladimir Putin, a former KGB agent who has ruled Russia for more than two decades. Explore his rise to power, his military campaigns, his crackdown on democracy, and his relationship with the West.

  4. Dec 8, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Vladimir Putin, the longest-serving Russian president since Joseph Stalin. Find out about his rise to power, his political achievements and controversies, and his personal life.

  5. Dec 8, 2023 · FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a hospital in Beslan, to meet victims of the hostage crisis in Beslan, Russia, on Sept. 4, 2004. Islamic militants seize a school in the southern city of Beslan, and more than 300 people die in the chaotic explosions and shootout that end the siege two days later.

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  7. 5 days ago · Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: Dec. 31, 1999 — In a surprise address to the nation, Russian President Boris Yeltsin announces his resignation and makes Putin, the prime minister he appointed four months earlier, the acting president. May 7, 2000 — After winning election with about 53% of the vote, Putin ...

  8. Oct 5, 2022 · When Putin became Russian president in 2000, he hoped to be able to build a positive relationship with the West - on his own terms, including a sphere of influence across the former Soviet Union ...

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