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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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned his country could face "veritable extinction" if low birth rates persist.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Ghalibaf has posted video showing him piloting aircraft and became famous as mayor for riding his motorcycle, cultivating a strongman persona that some Iran watchers have compared to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Putin is believed to be worth upward of $200 billion.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Angolan President João Lourenço has pivoted towards the West, and has not met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since 2019.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Like Putin, he had no parliamentary or political experience.

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

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