World: Putin, a former KGB lieutenant colonel, took over the presidency from Boris Yeltsin on the last day of 1999 and served as president till 2008, then as prime minister until 2012, and then again as president from 2012 to the present.

Russian President Putin, 72, says succession always on his mind, hints at tough contest

Russian President Vladimir Putin argued Thursday (Dec 19) that ‘interesting and more passionate’ content should be created to encourage people to ditch pornographic content.

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

Russia’s population has been on the decline since the 1990s, a trend that has reportedly accelerated over the last three years due to the Ukraine war.



Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a display of camaraderie and collective military solidarity, arrived in Pyongyang to a resplendent welcome on Tuesday (June 19).

WATCH: Putin takes Kim for drive in Pyongyang, streets adorned with images of Russian prez

The United States has announced a series of sanctions aimed at constraining Moscow's war in Ukraine well these steps that come ahead of the G7 leaders talks this week reportedly raised the stakes for foreign banks that still deal with Russia.

US unveils sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he could use conventional missiles against US and its allies within striking distance if they allow Ukraine to use long-range western weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

Russia could use nuclear weapons if territory threatened, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 29) appointed Alexei Dyumin as secretary of the advisory State Council. The appointment has brought Dyumin closer to the core of power and now, people are speculating that he might become the next president.

Putin's ex-bodyguard, who saved him from bear attack, gets new role. Will he become next president?

Vladimir Putin is set to be sworn in for his fifth term as Russia's president on Tuesday (May 7) during an inauguration ceremony in Moscow. Putin, who won 87 per cent of the vote in the March presidential election, will officially begin another six-year term in office at the Kremlin ceremony.

Vladimir Putin to take oath for 5th term as Russian president on Tuesday

A Polish director best known for his gangster-themed films is all set to unveil a biopic of Russian President Vladimir Putin but with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) twist.

Polish director to release AI-assisted Putin biopic in bid to ‘challenge him through art’

Amid worries about the potential spillage of war by Russia to other NATO countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed all such notions. Putin has rubbished the idea that Russia will launch attacks on NATO states such as Poland, and branded such a thought as "complete nonsense" and "drivel.

'Nonsense': Putin rubbishes idea of Russia attacking NATO countries but warns that F-16s...

Vladimir Putin has a landslide victory in Russian Presidential election. Putin is going to have another six-year term in office. Here's how foreign governments & officials reacted to Putin's victory.

What are the global reactions to Putin securing another term as Russian President?

How was 2023 for the Russian President? Wagner Chief challenged Putin's authority

Vladimir Putin will be taking part in the March presidential elections in Russia, Reuters news agency reported on Monday (Nov 6) citing sources. If he wins, which he most likely will, the Russian leader, who turned 71 on Oct 7, will remain in power until 2030, making him the longest-serving leader in Russia since the inception of the Soviet Union.

Vladimir Putin to run for March presidential election, seeks to remain in power until at least 2030: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy while promoting the use of Russian-made cars in the domestic market.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praises PM Modi for 'Make in India’ policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (July 21) issued a stern warning to Poland saying that it would treat any “aggression” against its ally Belarus as an attack on his own country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Poland: ‘Will act to aggression against Belarus’

Not long after the NATO summit in Lithuania wrapped up, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed its dismay at it, stating that the Western alliance was reverting to "Cold War schemes".

NATO reviving 'Cold War schemes', Kremlin vows to employ 'all means' in response: Russia

With the Russia-Ukraine war in its 14th month now, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons inside the territory of its neighbour and ally Belarus, another statement which strongly indicates that the West-Russia rivalry is only here to continue.

Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus; US says will ‘monitor implications’

Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 summit in September in India’s capital New Delhi, Bloomberg has reported citing officials. According to the reports, Kremlin is working to clear Putin’s schedule to make it possible for the Russian president to participate in the gathering after he had to skip the last two summits.

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony to mark the Defender of the Fatherland Day. Defender of the Fatherland Day is a Russian holiday celebrated on February 23 as Men's Day because most Russian men are required to serve.

James Bond-like welcome for Russian President Vladimir Putin

The defence ministers of Russia, Turkiye and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria. It was also the first meeting between Turkish and Syrian defence ministers since the start of the war in 2011.

Turkiye, Syria, Russia defense ministers meet for first talks since 2011

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the threat of a nuclear war was rising. However, he insisted that the country hasn't "gone mad" and they will not use the weapons first.

Nuclear risk 'rising', but we will never use the weapons first, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed an amendment to legislation, allowing officials to revoke their citizenship if the Russian military is shown in poor light or criticised, state media reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes to revoke citizenship for criticising military

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized the claimed annexation of four Ukrainian regions. He signed legislation formally including those regions into Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin formally annexes 15% of Ukraine

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Russian President Putin, 72, says succession always on his mind, hints at tough contest

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

WATCH: Putin takes Kim for drive in Pyongyang, streets adorned with images of Russian prez

US unveils sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

Russia could use nuclear weapons if territory threatened, says Putin

Putin's ex-bodyguard, who saved him from bear attack, gets new role. Will he become next president?

Vladimir Putin to take oath for 5th term as Russian president on Tuesday

Polish director to release AI-assisted Putin biopic in bid to ‘challenge him through art’

'Nonsense': Putin rubbishes idea of Russia attacking NATO countries but warns that F-16s...

What are the global reactions to Putin securing another term as Russian President?

How was 2023 for the Russian President? Wagner Chief challenged Putin's authority

Vladimir Putin to run for March presidential election, seeks to remain in power until at least 2030: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin praises PM Modi for 'Make in India’ policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Poland: ‘Will act to aggression against Belarus’

NATO reviving 'Cold War schemes', Kremlin vows to employ 'all means' in response: Russia

Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus; US says will ‘monitor implications’

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India: Report

James Bond-like welcome for Russian President Vladimir Putin

Turkiye, Syria, Russia defense ministers meet for first talks since 2011

Nuclear risk 'rising', but we will never use the weapons first, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes to revoke citizenship for criticising military

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin formally annexes 15% of Ukraine