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In power since the last day of 1999, he is now on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than two centuries.
14 minutes ago
War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made thinly veiled threats to use nuclear weapons as he warns the West against its support for Ukraine, which Moscow invaded more than two years ago.
14 hours ago
Putin
Russian anti-Putin volunteers assert significant losses for Kremlin troops and a blow to Putin’s image amid ongoing operations in Belgorod and Kursk.
16 hours ago
Putin
The chief of Ukrainian military intelligence said “the so-called elections” in Russia “are illegitimate” and “any results announced by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) will be fake.”
16 hours ago
Putin
The Kremlin has presented the weekend election -- marred by ballot spoilers and Ukrainian bombardments of border regions -- as proof Russians were behind Putin's assault on Ukraine.
20 hours ago
Putin
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.
21 hours ago
Putin
In various cities including Paris, Berlin, and The Hague, Russians formed lengthy lines outside embassies, some brandishing anti-Kremlin signs or donning the colors of the Russian opposition.
1 day ago
Putin
With 99 percent of voting stations having submitted results, Putin had secured 87.33 percent of all votes cast, government election data showed, according to state news agency RIA.
1 day ago
Putin
Air Force destroys 14 Shaheds over Odesa; Russians capture village west of Avdiivka; Missiles rain down on Mykolaiv; Putin polling at 88% in exit interviews; Invading forces keep failing on left bank
1 day ago
Putin
A litany of assassinations and arrests has quashed hopes for a peaceful handover of power in Russia. Now underground partisans and exiles are key to ending Putin’s dictatorship.
1 day ago
Putin
Former KGB agent Putin has been in power as president or prime minister since 1999 and is casting the election as a show of loyalty and support for his military assault on Ukraine.
2 days ago
War in Ukraine
The former world chess champion, who last week was put on Russia's list of "extremists," called for more military aid to Kyiv against a "terrorist regime that only understands force."
2 days ago
Putin
The vote will take place in the absence of both opposition candidates and independent international observers. Commentators discuss the election and how democratic Europe should respond.
Mar. 16, 08:28
Putin
Putin promised a harsh response to waves of Ukrainian aerial attacks on the frontier regions, which have also seen fierce fighting in recent days with pro-Kyiv sabotage groups.
Mar. 16, 08:28
Putin
The picture of stability Russian President Vladimir Putin cultivates was shattered by bombs and explosions as the war in Ukraine reaches the doorsteps of common Russians.
Mar. 15, 18:17
Putin
Although Putin can be certain he'll win “re-election,” some experts say that the Russian leader should be concerned that the house of cards, on which his Kremlin is built, may come crashing down.
Mar. 15, 16:48