Page 52 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
For Putin, winning election could be easier than resolving many challenges
The stalemated war in Ukraine, unyielding Western pressure that compounds Russia's economic problems, and intensifying infighting among the ruling elite will loom over Putin's next term
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Ukraine condemns Russian presidential election bid in occupied territory
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called the planned elections null and void and pledged that any international observers sent to monitor them would face criminal responsibility
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With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russian Oppn vows to undermine him
Putin, 71, announced Friday that he will run for president again, to pile another six years onto his two dozen in power. He could even run again in 2030
He is main guarantor of steady Russia-India ties: Putin praises PM Modi
Putin, who on Friday announced his intention to run for the presidency again in 2024, said he can feel pressure on Modi from unfriendly countries
 "He is main guarantor of steady Russia-India ties: Putin praises PM Modi")
Vladimir Putin announces he'll run for 5th Russian presidential term
A short-lived rebellion in June by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin raised widespread speculation that Putin could be losing his grip, but he emerged from it with no permanent scars
Russian lawmakers set prez vote for Mar 17, 2024, clearing path for Putin
Putin, 71, hasn't yet announced his intention to run again, but he is widely expected to do so in the coming days now that the date has been set
G7 to ban Russian diamonds, announce measures on price cap, assets: Report
One source specified that the G7 was expected to announce a direct ban as of Jan. 1 and then an indirect ban with a phase in period from March 1 until Sept. 1
Under Putin, uber-wealthy Russians are still rich but far less powerful
Despite the harsh consequences to their wealth that the tycoons could expect from the war, they had to accept it; the power was his, not theirs
 "Under Putin, uber-wealthy Russians are still rich but far less powerful")
Russian President Putin to visit Gulf countries for first time since 2019
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Russia are all members of OPEC+, the alliance between the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other major oil producers
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Russia brings new charges against jailed opposition leader Navalny
The 47-year-old is already serving more than 30 years in prison after being found guilty of crimes including extremism charges that his supporters characterise as politically motivated
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Moscow gay bars raided after Russian SC labels LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Police searched venues across the Russian capital, including a nightclub, a male sauna, and a bar that hosted LGBTQ+ parties, under the pretext of a drug raid
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President Zelenskyy faces manpower dilemma in Ukraine's stalled offensive
Kostenko, 40, who is also fighting in southern Ukraine, said the military is struggling after long queues at recruitment centers last year have dwindled, with volunteer fighters long at the front line
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Baltic nations boycott OSCE meet over Russian foreign minister's attendance
The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint statement on Tuesday saying they deeply regret the decision enabling the personal participation of Russia's Sergey Lavrov
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Putin signs Russia's largest national budget, bolstering military spending
The budget foresees spending in 2024 of 36.6 trillion rubles ( USD 415 billion) with an expected deficit of 1.595 trillion rubles (USD 9.5 billion)
Ukraine shipping more grain through Black Sea despite threat from Russia
Growing numbers of ships are streaming toward Ukraine's Black Sea ports and heading out loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and floating explosive mines
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Russia launches 'largest drone attack' on Ukraine since start of invasion
In total, Russia launched around 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine, of which 71 were destroyed by air defense, Ukraine's armed forces said
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Putin to boost AI work to fight 'unacceptable, dangerous' Western monopoly
Monopolistic dominance of such foreign technology in Russia is unacceptable, dangerous and inadmissible, Putin said
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Russian consumers find themselves in a bind as high inflation persists
Russia's Central Bank has raised its key lending rate four times this year to try to get inflation under control and stabilize the ruble's exchange rate
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Gaza Strip's loss of life equally shocking as that of Ukraine: Putin at G20
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and the war between the two countries continues to attract regular criticism from Western countries
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Record Russian budget to boost defence spending, shoring up Putin's support
The draft budget "is about getting the war sorted in Ukraine and about being ready for a military confrontation with the West in perpetuity, said Richard Connolly
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