Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin[d] (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously …

6 days 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 …

Since May 8, 2008, Vladimir Putin is a Prime Minister of Russia. On March 4, 2012, he was elected President of Russia and inaugurated on May 7, 2012. On March 18, 2018, he was re …

3 days ago · A former intelligence officer, Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia since 2012, and previously from 1999 until 2008. He worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 …

Dec 19, 2025 · Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual marathon press conference is perhaps best summarized as a mashup of a municipal board meeting and geopolitical talkfest.

Dec 19, 2025 · Follow live updates from NBC News as Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at his annual year-end news conference on Ukraine, peace, war and Trump.

Dec 8, 2023 · Vladimir Putin served as president of Russia from 2000 to 2008 and was re-elected to the presidency in 2012. Learn about his ex-wife and political career.

Dec 2, 2025 · Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been serving as President of Russia since 2012.

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Sep 25, 2023 · Get the facts about Russian President Vladimir Putin and his rise to power. Much about Vladimir Putin’s personal life remains murky. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in …