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Putin

British

/ ˈpjutɪn /

noun

Vladimir ( Vladimirovich ). born 1952, Russian statesman; president of Russia (2000–08) and from 2012; prime minister (2008–12)

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But, they add, Putin will be confronted with a stark choice in the coming months because of a simple arithmetic of attrition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the army to prepare a response.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping walked the red carpet towards the Great Hall of the People, a Chinese military band played the romantic Russian classic Moscow Nights.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Xi and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Like Putin, Napoleon III modernized and professionalized his army.

From Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era by Vaknin, Samuel

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