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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Vladimir-PutinVladimir Putin | Biography, KGB, Political Career, & Facts

    3 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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  2. apnews.com › article › russia-putin-presidentVladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian president at ...

    May 7, 2024 · Updated 7:51 AM PDT, May 7, 2024. President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. At the ceremony in the gilded Grand Kremlin ...

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  4. www.cfr.org › expert-brief › what-does-putin-reallyWhat Does Putin Really Want in Ukraine? | Council on Foreign ...

    5 days ago · CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. More than two years after he launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to ...

  5. apnews.com › article › putin-russia-presidentKey events of Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia

    May 7, 2024 · 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 ...

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  8. www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-68964677Vladimir Putin: Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth ...

    May 7, 2024 · For the fifth time, Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew's Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia's president for a ...

  9. news.sky.com › story › vladimir-putin-the-securityVladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who ...

    May 12, 2024 · Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates. And as he looks set to replace his defence minister Sergei Shoigu, we take a look at who ...

  10. www.cnn.com › 2024/05/07 › europePutin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia ...

    May 7, 2024 · 02:56. See More Videos. CNN —. Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in a country he has shaped in his ...