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Vladimir Putin

Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been president since 2012, previously holding the position between 2000 and 2008.

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7 Oct 1952

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President of Russia

last updated:

7 October, 2024

A firefighter looks on as flames erupt from a building in Ukraine following a Russian strike on Tuesday. Photo: Zuma Press Wire/dpa

Ukraine war

Atomic scientists adjust Doomsday Clock closer than ever to midnight

Russia’s nuclear threats, the rise of AI, global conflicts and climate change all shaped the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ decision.

29 Jan 2025 - 8:14AMvideocam

Brics

Opinion | Trump’s America will be forced to grapple with a rising Brics

27 Jan 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Belarus

‘Europe’s last dictator’ Lukashenko extends 3-decade rule in Belarus

27 Jan 2025 - 1:59PM

Ukraine war

Putin says he is ready for talks with ‘smart’ Trump on Ukraine

The Russian leader also repeated Trump’s claim that the Ukraine war might not have started in 2022 if he had been US president at the time.

25 Jan 2025 - 9:37AMvideocam

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his visit to the Lomonosov Moscow State University on Friday. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters

US-China relations

Trump tells Davos he is hopeful about US-China ties as he warns on tariffs

American leader touts ‘very good’ relationship with Xi Jinping amid ‘massive’ trade deficits with Beijing.

24 Jan 2025 - 6:29PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Nato chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine

His comments came after US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that the EU should be doing more to support Ukraine.

23 Jan 2025 - 8:37PM

Technology

Opinion | In the global marathon for tech supremacy, Brics’ size matters

Collaborative, flexible Brics gives leading members China and Russia a significant advantage over the increasingly defensive and restrictive West.

22 Jan 2025 - 4:30PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin chat at the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 24. The two countries are leading the way in collaboration from AI to moon exploration. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine war

Trump says he’ll sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

The US president also said he had pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene to stop the war.

22 Jan 2025 - 5:55PM

Ukraine war

Zelensky says security guarantee would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers

At Davos, Ukraine’s president urges Europe to bolster defence against Russia.

22 Jan 2025 - 5:40PMvideocam

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirm ties as Trump returns to White House

China and Russia vow to elevate relationship as US president issues executive orders on domestic and global issues and delays TikTok ban.

22 Jan 2025 - 5:06AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a videocall with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Ukraine war

‘Heinous’ Russian strike kills 6 across Ukraine in ‘retaliation’ attack

The attack comes as both sides seek to gain an advantage in the conflict, with Russia claiming advances in the east and Ukraine launching drone strikes on Russian targets.

19 Jan 2025 - 12:53PM

Russia

Russia, Iran to boost military and trade ties in ‘real breakthrough’ pact

Both countries signed a broad cooperation pact in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

18 Jan 2025 - 1:19AMvideocam

Ukraine war

UK’s Keir Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia

His commitment comes as Trump’s return to the White House drew concerns that a bid to end the war could force Ukraine to cede territory.

16 Jan 2025 - 9:27PM

Australia

Russia faces ‘strongest action possible’ from Australia if POW confirmed dead

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.

15 Jan 2025 - 7:13PM

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian teacher, was fighting with Ukrainian solders. Photo: X/SMO_VZ

North Korea

Explainer | ‘Very dangerous’: the North Koreans fighting and dying in Russia’s war

Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has publicly confirmed the presence of North Korean troops. Washington and its allies say otherwise.

14 Jan 2025 - 12:17PMvideocam

North Korean troops march during a military parade in 2020. South Korea says 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed in battle since their deployment to Russia last year. Photo: KCNA/dpa

Ukraine war

US imposes new Russia sanctions, hoping to reduce oil sales to China, India

Sweeping measures target every stage of Russian energy production and distribution chain but will they deter Moscow’s biggest customers?

11 Jan 2025 - 1:25AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump says Putin ‘wants to meet ... we are setting it up’

US president-elect says have to get the Ukraine-Russia war over with, calls it ‘a bloody mess’.

10 Jan 2025 - 1:46PM

Donald Trump

Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda shifts towards imperialist rhetoric

Trump’s rhetoric, reminiscent of 19th-century colonialism, has alarmed allies and emboldened adversaries, raising concerns about the potential for conflict.

10 Jan 2025 - 1:33AMvideocam

Donald Trump’s second term sees a shift from ‘America First’ to imperialist rhetoric, eyeing Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal, alarming allies. Photo: TNS

Diplomacy

Opinion | Spurned by the West, Russia ally Belarus is extravagantly courting China

Sanctioned by the West and unsure of Russia’s support, Belarus is banking on economic ties with China as Lukashenko plans pre-election visit.

8 Jan 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

North Korea

Opinion | China-North Korea relations start the new year on a new low

Between Kim’s outpourings to Putin and hardly a mention of Xi’s greeting is a message: North Korea cares little about saving face over relations with Beijing.

7 Jan 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Germany

Germany’s Scholz outraged over ‘indecent’ Moscow visit speculation

CDU lawmaker claimed that the chancellor would go to Moscow or meet with Vladimir Putin before Germany’s elections.

6 Jan 2025 - 1:25PM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Russia

Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region of western Russia

Andriy Yermak, head of President Zelensky’s office, said there was ‘good news’ from Kursk, adding: ‘Russia is getting what it deserves’.

6 Jan 2025 - 3:46AMvideocam

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: TNS

Hong Kong economy

Swiss stance on Russia may boost family office business in Hong Kong: minister

Switzerland’s neutral image affected by Russia-Ukraine war, treasury secretary Christopher Hui says.

5 Jan 2025 - 10:36PM

Russia

Crimean officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Russian-appointed officials in Crimea announced an emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of the peninsula’s largest city.

4 Jan 2025 - 10:01PM

North Korea

My Take | North Korea’s New Year’s greetings signal shift from China to Russia

Kim Jong-un’s outreach to Moscow and the absence of greetings for Xi Jinping suggest Pyongyang is exploiting Russia’s need for support while testing Beijing.

3 Jan 2025 - 10:30AMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea’s Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin

Kim and Putin signed a mutual defence treaty in June, which calls for each side to come to the other’s aid in case of an armed attack.

31 Dec 2024 - 6:14AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left. and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Photo: Kremlin / dpa

Aviation accidents

Azerbaijan’ president demands Russia admits to shooting at plane before crash

Ilham Aliyev accused Moscow of initially trying to cover up cause of the fatal disaster that killed 38 of the 67 people on board.

30 Dec 2024 - 2:45AMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ US strategy in key party meeting

The meeting was held to review the ruling party’s work throughout the year and to discuss strategies and policies for 2025.

29 Dec 2024 - 9:38AM

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