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Vladimir Putin

Russian politician and former intelligence officer
Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin, born in 1952, has been the president of Russia since 1999, with positions as prime minister and president. His rule is marked by economic growth, conflicts with Chechen separatists, military interventions, and international sanctions. Putin's regime is characterized by corruption, human rights violations, and lack of political freedom.

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Timeline

1983-07-28
Marriage to Lyudmila Shkrebneva
Vladimir Putin married Lyudmila Shkrebneva on July 28, 1983. They lived together in East Germany from 1985 to 1990 and have two daughters, Mariya and Yekaterina.
1989-11-09
Putin's actions during the fall of the Berlin Wall
During the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, Putin saved the files of the Soviet Cultural Center and the KGB villa in Dresden to prevent demonstrators, including KGB and Stasi agents, from obtaining and destroying them. He then supposedly burnt only the KGB files, but saved the archives of the Soviet Cultural Center for the German authorities.
1999-12-30
Russia at the Turn of the Millennium
Putin's main foreign policy objectives were outlined in the document 'Russia at the Turn of the Millennium', emphasizing the preservation of Russia's unique values and the manipulation of identity issues to drive anti-Western security narratives.
1999-12-31
Vladimir Putin Becomes Acting President of Russia
On December 31, 1999, Vladimir Putin became the Acting President of Russia, eventually solidifying his position as a prominent political figure in the country.
2000
Vladimir Putin's Presidency
Vladimir Putin became the President of Russia in 2000, marking the beginning of his influential and controversial leadership. Putin's policies have shaped Russia's domestic and foreign affairs significantly.
2002-10
Moscow Theater Hostage Crisis
The Moscow theater hostage crisis occurred in October 2002, resulting in the deaths of 130 hostages during the special forces' rescue operation. Despite warnings of damage to President Putin's popularity, he enjoyed record public approval ratings shortly after the siege ended.
2004-03-14
Putin's Second Presidential Term
On 14 March 2004, Vladimir Putin was elected to the presidency for a second term, receiving 71% of the vote, marking the beginning of his second presidential term.
2004-09-01
Beslan School Hostage Crisis
The Beslan school hostage crisis took place on 1–3 September 2004, resulting in the tragic deaths of more than 330 people, including 186 children.
2006-10-07
Assassination of Anna Politkovskaya
On 7 October 2006, journalist Anna Politkovskaya, known for exposing corruption in the Russian army and its conduct in Chechnya, was assassinated, sparking international criticism and accusations of failure to protect independent media.
2008-05-08
Putin appointed Prime Minister of Russia
After being barred from a third consecutive term by the Constitution, Putin was appointed Prime Minister of Russia on 8 May 2008, maintaining his political dominance.
2010
Verdict on Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev
The court verdict on oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his partner Platon Lebedev, who funded opposition parties before their arrests, was believed to indicate whether or not Putin still held the most power in Russia.
2012-03-04
Putin wins 2012 Russian presidential election
On 4 March 2012, Putin won the 2012 Russian presidential election in the first round, with 63.6% of the vote, despite widespread accusations of vote-rigging.
2012-05-07
Putin's presidency inaugurated
Putin's presidency was inaugurated in the Kremlin on 7 May 2012, issuing 14 presidential decrees on his first day.
2012-09-07
Meeting with President Vladimir Putin
John Forbes Kerry met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.
2013-06-06
Announcement of Divorce from Lyudmila
On June 6, 2013, Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila announced that their marriage was over. The Kremlin confirmed that the divorce had been finalized on April 1, 2014.
2014-03
Annexation of Crimea
Following the Revolution of Dignity, the Russian Federation annexed Crimea, with Putin emphasizing that Crimea has always been and remains an inseparable part of Russia.
2014-08
Putin's Approval Rating after EU and U.S. Sanctions
After EU and U.S. sanctions against Russian officials as a result of the crisis in Ukraine, Putin's approval rating reached 87% in August 2014.
2015-01-01
Establishment of the Eurasian Union
On 1 January 2015, the Eurasian Union was established, following Putin's endorsement of the idea in 2011. This marked a significant step in Russia's policy of Eurasian integration.
2015-09-30
Russian Military Intervention in Syrian Civil War
On 30 September 2015, President Putin authorized Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war, following a formal request by the Syrian government for military help against rebel and jihadist groups.
2017-01
Russian Interference in the 2016 US Election
In January 2017, a U.S. intelligence community assessment expressed high confidence that Putin personally ordered an influence campaign, initially to denigrate Hillary Clinton and to harm her electoral chances and potential presidency, then later developing 'a clear preference' for Donald Trump.
2018-03-04
Poisoning of Sergei Skripal
Former double agent Sergei Skripal was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury. The British government accused the Russian state of attempted murder, which Russia denied. Tensions escalated with the expulsion of diplomats and accusations against Putin.
2018-05-07
Start of Putin's Fourth Presidential Term
Putin won the 2018 Russian presidential election with more than 76% of the vote. His fourth term began on 7 May 2018, and will last until 2024.
2019-01
Historic Low in Percentage of Russians Trusting Putin
In January 2019, the percentage of Russians trusting Putin hit a then-historic low – 33%.
2019-09
Interference with Russia's Nationwide Regional Elections
In September 2019, Putin's administration interfered with the results of Russia's nationwide regional elections and manipulated it by eliminating all candidates in the opposition, leading to large-scale arrests and cases of police brutality.
2019-10
First Russia-Africa Summit
The first Russia-Africa Summit was held in Sochi, Russia, co-hosted by Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The meeting was attended by 43 heads of state and government from African countries, signifying Russia's growing engagement in Africa.
2020-03-22
Russian Aid to Italy for COVID-19 Pandemic
After a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Putin arranged for the Russian army to send military medics, special disinfection vehicles, and other medical equipment to Italy to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-25
Postponement of Constitutional Referendum and Announcement of Nationwide Paid Holiday
President Putin announced in a televised address to the nation that the 22 April constitutional referendum would be postponed due to the coronavirus. He also declared the next week as a nationwide paid holiday and urged Russians to stay at home, along with announcing measures for social protection and support for businesses.
2020-07-03
Executive Order for Constitutional Amendments
Putin signed an executive order to officially insert amendments into the Russian Constitution, allowing him to run for two additional six-year terms.
2020-12-22
Lifetime Prosecutorial Immunity for Russian Ex-Presidents
Putin signed a bill giving lifetime prosecutorial immunity to Russian ex-presidents.
2021-01-19
Navalny's Accusation of Putin's Estate
A video investigation by Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) was published accusing Putin of using fraudulently obtained funds to build the estate for himself. The investigation claimed that the estate is 39 times the size of Monaco and cost over 100 billion rubles ($1.35 billion) to construct.
2021-11-30
Putin's Statement on NATO Enlargement in Ukraine
Putin stated that an enlargement of NATO in Ukraine would be a 'red line' issue for Russia, repeatedly denying plans to invade Ukraine.
2022-02-21
Recognition of Separatist Republics in Donbas
Putin signed a decree recognizing the two self-proclaimed separatist republics in Donbas as independent states and made an address concerning the events in Ukraine.
2022-03-04
Law on Publishing False Information
Putin signed a law introducing prison sentences for publishing 'knowingly false information' about the Russian military and its operations, leading to media outlets in Russia to stop reporting on Ukraine.
2022-03-07
Kremlin's Demands for Ending Invasion
The Kremlin demanded Ukraine's neutrality, recognition of Crimea as Russian territory, and recognition of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states as a condition for ending the invasion.
2022-03-25
UN Report on 'Kidnapping' Policy
The UN reported that Putin ordered a 'kidnapping' policy, victimizing Ukrainian nationals who did not cooperate with the Russian takeover of their homeland.
2022-09-30
Annexation of Ukrainian Oblasts
Putin signed decrees which annexed Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson Oblasts of Ukraine into the Russian Federation, leading to international condemnation and being illegal under international law.
2022-12-22
Putin's Address to the Security Council
On 22 December 2022, Putin addressed the Security Council, referring to the fighting in Ukraine as a 'war' instead of the term 'Special Military Operation'. This marked a significant shift in the official terminology used for the conflict.
2023-03-17
ICC Arrest Warrant
The International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Putin's arrest, alleging criminal responsibility in the illegal deportation and transfer of children from Ukraine to Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2023-03-20
Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Russia and met with Vladimir Putin, marking the first international meeting of Putin since the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.
2023-11-22
Claim of Readiness for Talks
Putin claimed that Russia was always 'ready for talks' to end the 'tragedy' of the war in Ukraine, accusing the Ukrainian leadership of rejecting peace talks with Russia.
2023-12-23
Signaling for Ceasefire
The New York Times reported that Putin has been signaling through intermediaries since at least September 2022 that 'he is open to a ceasefire that freezes the fighting along the current lines.'
End of the Timeline
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