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Putin

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/ ˈpjutɪn /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Clad in a blue suit and squinting at a computer screen in his office, Putin leaned forward and clicked his mouse.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

In the days leading up to Trump Jr.’s wedding, Kremlev was in China as part of the delegation accompanying Putin, according to Chinese state media.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

That same year, Putin invited him to the Kremlin to award him the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” for his contributions to sport.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Powell also said the US and Europe should maintain contact with President Putin – despite describing the Russian leader as a "terrorist".

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Putin appears sometimes to be an avowed centralist - and at other times a liberal.

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

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