Vladimir Putin has been a dominant figure in Russian politics for over two decades. Serving multiple terms as President, he has profoundly shaped Russia's...
Vladimir Putin first assumed the presidency of Russia on May 7, 2000, after serving as acting president since December 31, 1999.
While Putin often runs as an independent, he is closely associated with the United Russia party, having served as its chairman from 2008 to 2012.
Significant events include the Second Chechen War, economic reforms, the annexation of Crimea, intervention in Syria, and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Before becoming president, Vladimir Putin served as Prime Minister of Russia under President Boris Yeltsin from August 1999 to May 2000.