Page 52 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia presidential polls: Supporters name Putin as independent candidate
The group that nominated Putin included top officials from the ruling United Russia party, prominent Russian actors and singers, athletes and other public figures
 "Russia presidential polls: Supporters name Putin as independent candidate")
Kremlin has 'no information' about missing Putin critic Alexei Navalny
The prison authorities moved him from the penal colony, where he was serving his sentence for multiple charges, including extremism, but have not said where he was transferred to
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Is the West abandoning Ukraine? Prez Volodymyr Zelenskiy's tough week
France and Germany and others let it be known showing up wouldn't be a good idea, according to people familiar with the discussion, who spoke on condition of anonymity
 "Is the West abandoning Ukraine? Prez Volodymyr Zelenskiy's tough week")
I didn't change my number, still open to talk with Putin for peace: Macron
Their diplomatic and personal links deteriorated badly as the war dragged on. Earlier this year, Macron weighed the possibility of stripping Putin of France's highest medal of honor
 "I didn't change my number, still open to talk with Putin for peace: Macron")
Advantage Moscow: 'Fortress Russia' hasn't turned into 'rubble Russia'
Russia will pay a long-term price, of course, but it has weathered Western sanctions. Its current position isn't what Western powers would have predicted in February 2022, writes T N Ninan
 "Advantage Moscow: 'Fortress Russia' hasn't turned into 'rubble Russia'")
Russian President Putin vows victory in war as West wavers on Ukraine
Putin is holding the news conference for the first time since he ordered the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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617,000 Russian troops in Ukraine: Putin at rare 4 hour media interaction
Speaking at a year-end news conference that lasted over four hours, Putin gave some rare details on what Moscow calls its special military operation
 "617,000 Russian troops in Ukraine: Putin at rare 4 hour media interaction")
Russian volunteers join Ukrainian ranks to fight against Putin's forces
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Karabas said he was dismayed by how most Russians he knew either blindly supported Putin or were indifferent to the war
 "Russian volunteers join Ukrainian ranks to fight against Putin's forces")
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
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
 "Ukraine condemns Russian presidential election bid in occupied territory")
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
 "Russian President Putin to visit Gulf countries for first time since 2019")
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
 "Russia brings new charges against jailed opposition leader Navalny")
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
 "Moscow gay bars raided after Russian SC labels LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'")
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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