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He is an introvert – a man of deeds, not words

'He is an introvert – a man of deeds, not words': How Vladimir Putin rose to power in Russia

When he became acting president of Russia on the last day of the 20th Century, the former spy was an enigma to many. Who is the "man of deeds, not words"?

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2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded

The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine.

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Putin’s Legacy: 25 Years After Yeltsin’s ‘Take Care of Russia

On New Year’s Eve, 1999, Boris Yeltsin handed over Russia’s presidency to an unknown figure—Vladimir Putin—with one request: "Take care of Russia." Now, 25 years later, the question remains: has Putin fulfilled that wish?

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As Putin reaches 25 years in power, has he 'taken care of Russia'?

Following Yeltsin's resignation, in accordance with the Russian constitution, Prime Minister Putin became acting president. Three months later he won the election. President Putin (R) presents himself as the defender of Russian sovereignty - something he says his predecessor Boris Yeltsin was failing to do I've found myself recalling these words of Yeltsin more and more,

Putin apologizes for Russian fire

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Russia's Putin apologises to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' airliner crash

By Guy Faulconbridge, Andrew Osborn and Nailia BagirovaMOSCOW/BAKU (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's leader for what the Kremlin called a "tragic incident" over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after Russian air defences were fired against Ukrainian drones.

BBC · 1d

Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash, without saying Russia at fault

Russia's leader apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame.

The New York Times · 2d

Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”

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Putin's Presidential Plane Visit to US Sparks Questions

The Rossiya Special Flight Squadron and its fleet of aircraft are responsible for transporting high-ranking Kremlin officials ...

Russia rocked as huge freight train explodes near Moscow in fresh blow to Putin

The blast happened in the settlement of Voskresensk, Moscow Region, in the early hours of December 27 according to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR), which also shared the footage. A GUR ...

Rare footage of Putin addressing Russia after first election 25 years ago

Speaking seconds before the turn of the century, just before midnight on December 31, 1999, Putin vowed: ‘Freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, freedom of the media, property rights – these ...

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Putin Hands Local Company Control of AB InBev’s Russian Unit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a local company control of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s joint venture, upending the ...

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

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his ...

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Putin Ally Calls for Alaska's Return to Russia

Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered ...

Putin Hands Control of InBev Efes’s Russian Unit to Local Group

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a local company control of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s joint venture, preventing the ...

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Voices: He’s ruled Russia for 25 years - but what has Putin really got to show for it?

COMMENT: Crisis has aided the Russian strongman’s regime stability far more than any index of economic success, writes ...

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