Putin

/ ˈpjutɪn /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Earlier this month Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Kim at a military parade in Beijing alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and, unlike in past meetings, China did not publicly mention the North's nuclear weapons or denuclearisation.

From BBC

Mr Kiriyenko, President Putin's deputy chief of staff, chairs the song contest's supervisory board.

From BBC

At the height of its popularity, more than half of Russia’s TV viewers tuned in to its episodes, many of which featured a puppet version of former KGB officer turned politician Vladimir Putin.

From Salon

She said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "testing the West's resolve. We must not show weakness".

From BBC

Farther north, Russian President Vladimir “The Impaler” Putin is still killing Ukrainians while attempting to test the waters elsewhere in Europe.

From Salon