Vladimir

[vlad-uh-meer, vluh-dyee-myir]

noun

1. Saint. Also Vladimir I, Wladimir Vladimir the Great, a.d. c956–1015, first Christian grand prince of Russia 980–1015.

2. a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, E of Moscow.

3. a male given name.

Vladimir

¹

/ vlaˈdimir /

noun

1. a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop: 310 000 (2005 est)

Vladimir

²

/ vlaˈdimir, ˈvlædɪˌmɪə /

noun

1. Saint, called the Great. ?956–1015, grand prince of Kiev (980–1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15

Example Sentences

Britain is targeting Russia's largest oil companies and the country's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to fund the war in Ukraine.

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Reeves said the government was "significantly stepping up the pressure on Russia and Vladimir Putin's war effort."

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Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wanted to "redefine" relations between the two countries, during his first-ever visit to Moscow, almost a year after close Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted and fled to Russia.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Wednesday he wanted to "redefine" relations with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow, their first meeting since key Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted last year.

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Despite Vladimir Putin’s repeated claims that he is interested in peace, the Russian president has thumbed his nose at a deal.

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