History of Vladimir Putin in Timeline
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician who has dominated Russian politics for over two decades. He served as President of Russia from 2000 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, and has been President again since 2012. A former intelligence officer, Putin is the longest-serving Russian president since the collapse of the Soviet Union. His leadership has been marked by a strong emphasis on national sovereignty and a centralized state.
1911: Birth of Parents
In 1911, both Vladimir Putin's father, Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin, and his mother, Maria Ivanovna Putina (née Shelomova), were born.
1940: Birth of Brother Viktor
In 1940, Vladimir Putin's brother, Viktor, was born.
1941: Maternal Grandmother Killed
In 1941, Putin's maternal grandmother was killed by German occupiers in the Tver region.
1942: Father Wounded in the War
In 1942, Putin's father was severely wounded while serving in the regular army during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.
October 1952: Birth in Leningrad
In October 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia), as the youngest of three children.
October 1952: Putin's Birth
In October 1952, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born.
September 1960: Started School
In September 1960, Vladimir Putin began attending School No. 193 at Baskov Lane.
1960: US cancels summit for the first time since 1960
In 2013, the United States canceled a summit for the first time since 1960 after Putin gave asylum to American Edward Snowden.
1965: Death of Grandfather
In 1965, Vladimir Putin's grandfather, Spiridon Putin, who was a personal cook to Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, passed away.
1970: Studied Law at Leningrad State University
In 1970, Vladimir Putin began studying law at the Leningrad State University.
1972: Withdrawal from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
According to the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin embarked on a build-up of Russia's nuclear capabilities because of U.S. president George W. Bush's unilateral decision to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
1975: Graduated from Leningrad State University
In 1975, Vladimir Putin graduated from the Leningrad State University.
1975: Joined KGB
In 1975, Vladimir Putin joined the KGB and trained at the 401st KGB School in Okhta, Leningrad.
1978: Publication of Strategic Planning and Policy
In 1978, King and Cleland's "Strategic Planning and Policy" was published. Putin allegedly copied entire paragraphs from the Russian-language edition for his thesis.
July 1983: Putin's marriage to Lyudmila Shkrebneva
On 28 July 1983, Vladimir Putin married Lyudmila Shkrebneva.
September 1984: Further Training in Moscow
In September 1984, Vladimir Putin was sent to Moscow for further training at the Yuri Andropov Red Banner Institute.
April 1985: Birth of Maria Putina
On 28 April 1985, Vladimir Putin's daughter, Maria Putina, was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg).
1985: Served in Dresden, East Germany
From 1985 to 1990, Vladimir Putin served in Dresden, East Germany, using a cover identity as a translator.
August 1986: Birth of Yekaterina Putina
On 31 August 1986, Vladimir Putin's daughter, Yekaterina Putina, was born in Dresden, East Germany (now Germany).
1987: Violation of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Some analysts believe that this nuclear strategy under Putin has brought Russia into violation of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
November 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall
In November 1989, during the fall of the Berlin Wall, Vladimir Putin saved the files of the Soviet Cultural Center (House of Friendship) and of the KGB villa in Dresden, burning only the KGB files.
1989: Confrontations with Anti-Communist Protesters
In 1989, Vladimir Putin recounted his confrontations with anti-communist protesters who attempted to occupy Stasi buildings in Dresden.
1989: Freedom House's reference point for Russia's freedom retreat
In 2004, Freedom House used 1989, when the country was part of the Soviet Union, as a reference point when warning that Russia's "retreat from freedom marks a low point not registered since then".
May 1990: Appointed Advisor to Mayor Sobchak
In May 1990, Vladimir Putin was appointed as an advisor on international affairs to Mayor Anatoly Sobchak in Saint Petersburg.
1990: End of Putin's time in East Germany
From 1985 to 1990, Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Shkrebneva lived together in East Germany.
1990: End of Service in Dresden
In 1990, Vladimir Putin's service in Dresden, East Germany, came to an end.
1990: Paris Charter
In 1990, the Paris Charter was created by a summit that included European governments, the U.S. and the Soviet Union, convened as Communism crumbled across Eastern Europe.
1990: Returned to Leningrad
In early 1990, after the collapse of the Communist East German government, Vladimir Putin returned to Leningrad as a member of the "active reserves".
1990: Kyoto Protocol limits emissions
The Kyoto Protocol limits emissions to a percentage increase or decrease from 1990 levels.
June 1991: Head of Committee for External Relations
In June 1991, Vladimir Putin became the head of the Committee for External Relations of the Saint Petersburg Mayor's Office.
August 1991: Resigned from KGB
On August 20, 1991, Vladimir Putin stated that he resigned with the rank of lieutenant colonel on the second day of the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt against Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev.
1991: Resigned from KGB
In 1991, Vladimir Putin resigned from the KGB to begin a political career in Saint Petersburg.
1991: Ceased Membership in CPSU
In 1991, Vladimir Putin's membership in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) ceased to exist when the party dissolved.
1993: Car crash involving Putin's wife
In 1993, Vladimir Putin's wife was involved in a serious car crash that Putin says contributed to his religious awakening.
1994: Kazakhstan proposes the idea of a Eurasian Union
In 1994, the president of Kazakhstan proposed the idea of a Eurasian Union.
August 1996: Fire burns down Putin's dacha
In August 1996, a life-threatening fire burned down Vladimir Putin's dacha, which Putin says contributed to his religious awakening.
1996: Moved to Moscow
In 1996, Vladimir Putin moved to Moscow to join President Boris Yeltsin's administration.
1996: Establishment of the Ozero cooperative society
In 1996, after his dacha burned down, Vladimir Putin rebuilt it and was joined by a group of friends who built dachas nearby. The group formally registered their fraternity as a co-operative society, calling it Ozero ("Lake") and turning it into a gated community.
1996: Retained Position Until 1996
Vladimir Putin retained his position in the Saint Petersburg administration until 1996, despite investigations.
1997: Received Degree in Economics
In 1997, Vladimir Putin received a degree in economics (Candidate of Economical Sciences) at the Saint Petersburg Mining University.
1997: Appointed Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff
In 1997, Vladimir Putin's career in Moscow advanced with his appointment as deputy chief of the Presidential Staff.
August 1998: Russian financial crash
During the Russian financial crash of August 1998, Putin learned that financial crises are politically destabilizing and must be avoided at all costs.
1998: Appointed Director of FSB
In 1998, President Boris Yeltsin appointed Vladimir Putin as the director of the FSB, Russia's primary intelligence and security agency.
1998: Death of Mother
In 1998, Vladimir Putin's mother, Maria Ivanovna Putina, passed away.
August 1999: Appointed Prime Minister
In August 1999, Vladimir Putin was appointed as the Prime Minister of Russia.
August 1999: Named First Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister
In August 1999, Vladimir Putin's profile increased substantially when he was named one of the three First Deputy Prime Ministers, and later the acting Prime Minister following the dismissal of Sergei Stepashin's cabinet.
December 1999: "Russia at the Turn of the Millenium" document
In December 1999, Putin published the document "Russia at the Turn of the Millenium" on the government's website, outlining his foreign policy objectives which included addressing Russia's identity issues and countering anti-Western security narratives.
1999: Described communism
In 1999, Putin described communism as "a blind alley, far away from the mainstream of civilization".
1999: Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
In 1999, Vladimir Putin was appointed as the Prime Minister of Russia.
1999: Death of Father
In 1999, Vladimir Putin's father, Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin, passed away.
1999: Start of "reform" years
Sergey Guriyev divided Putin's economic policy into four distinct periods: the "reform" years of his first term (1999–2003).
1999: Systematic Punishment of Journalists
Since 1999, Putin has systematically punished journalists who challenge his official point of view.
March 2000: Won Presidential Election
In March 2000, endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor, Vladimir Putin capitalized on his law-and-order reputation and rose in popularity, winning the presidential election.
May 2000: Putin visits Tashkent
In May 2000, Putin visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking improved relations after a period of lukewarm relations under Yeltsin.
May 2000: Elected President
In May 2000, Vladimir Putin was elected as the President of Russia for his first term.
May 2000: Decree on federal districts
On 13 May 2000, Vladimir Putin issued a decree organizing the 89 federal subjects of Russia into seven administrative federal districts and appointed a presidential envoy responsible for each of those districts.
May 2000: Inauguration
On 7 May 2000, Vladimir Putin was inaugurated after winning the presidential election.
July 2000: Visit to North Korea
In July 2000, Putin became the first Russian or Soviet leader to visit North Korea, meeting with Kim Jong Il.
July 2000: Right to dismiss heads of federal subjects
In July 2000, according to a law proposed by Putin and approved by the Federal Assembly of Russia, Putin gained the right to dismiss the heads of the 89 federal subjects.
2000: Putin re-established stronger ties with Cuba
In 2000, Putin had re-established stronger ties with Fidel Castro's Cuba.
2000: Managed Election Campaigns
In 2000, Vladimir Litvinenko managed Vladimir Putin's presidential election campaigns in St Petersburg.
2000: First Presidential Term
In 2000, Vladimir Putin began his first term as the President of Russia.
2000: Putin co-authored "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin" in Russian, and visited Japan
In 2000, Vladimir Putin co-authored a book titled "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin" in Russian. During his visit to Japan in 2000, a small Japanese girl tossed him to the floor using a judo throw.
2000: Launched "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development"
In 2000, Vladimir Putin launched the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010".
2000: Putin first elected as President of Russia
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has been nominated and elected as President of Russia all five times, typically under an independent banner.
2001: Putin had good relations with President George W. Bush
After the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. in 2001, Putin had good relations with American president George W. Bush, and many western European leaders.
2001: Russian territorial extension claim
In August 2007, Russian expedition Arktika 2007, part of research related to the 2001 Russian territorial extension claim, planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole.
2001: Putin awarded civilian honors by fifteen countries
Since 2001, Vladimir Putin has been awarded civilian honors by at least fifteen countries.
2002: Otto von Habsburg criticizes Putin
In 2002, Otto von Habsburg, the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary, criticized Putin in a newspaper interview, warning of him as an "international threat".
March 2003: Alleged birth of Putin's daughter Elizaveta
In March 2003, Vladimir Putin allegedly had another daughter, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
2003: Otto von Habsburg criticizes Putin
In 2003, Otto von Habsburg gave a speech warning of Putin as an "international threat", calling him "cruel and oppressive".
2003: UK grants political asylum to Boris Berezovsky
In 2003, relations between Russia and the United Kingdom deteriorated when the United Kingdom granted political asylum to Putin's former patron, oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
2003: Rose Revolution in Georgia
In 2003, the Rose Revolution occurred in Georgia.
2003: Litvinenko became an MI6 agent
In 2006 Alexander Litvinenko died by polonium poisoning in London; he became an MI6 agent in 2003.
2003: Putin favorability at the highest since 2003
In February 2017, a Gallup poll revealed a positive view of Putin among 22% of Americans, the highest since 2003.
2003: End of "reform" years
Sergey Guriyev divided Putin's economic policy into four distinct periods: the "reform" years of his first term (1999–2003).
December 2004: Criticism of Rose and Orange Revolutions
In December 2004, Putin criticized the Rose and Orange revolutions, warning of endless conflict in the post-Soviet space.
2004: Freedom House warns of Russia's retreat from freedom
In 2004, Freedom House warned that Russia's "retreat from freedom marks a low point not registered since 1989, when the country was part of the Soviet Union".
2004: Managed Election Campaigns
In 2004, Vladimir Litvinenko managed Vladimir Putin's presidential election campaigns in St Petersburg.
2004: Putin co-authored "Judo: History, Theory, Practice" in English
In 2004, Vladimir Putin co-authored a book titled "Judo: History, Theory, Practice" in English.
2004: Signed the Kyoto Protocol treaty
In 2004, Vladimir Putin signed the Kyoto Protocol treaty designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2004: Reelected President
In 2004, Vladimir Putin was reelected as the President of Russia.
2004: Beslan school siege
In 2004, the Beslan school siege took place. The Crocus City Hall attack in March 2024 was the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil since the Beslan school siege in 2004.
2004: Changes to election of governors
In 2004, the direct election of those heads (usually called "governors") by popular vote was replaced with a system whereby they would be nominated by the president and approved or disapproved by regional legislatures.
2004: Start of "statist" years
Sergey Guriyev divided Putin's economic policy into four distinct periods: the "statist" years of his second term (2004—the first half of 2008).
2005: Repaid Soviet Union's debts
A fund for oil revenue allowed Russia to repay Soviet Union's debts by 2005.
2005: Otto von Habsburg criticizes Putin
In 2005, Otto von Habsburg gave a speech warning of Putin as an "international threat", calling him a "stone cold technocrat".
2005: Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan
In 2005, the Tulip Revolution occurred in Kyrgyzstan.
2005: Russia listed as 'not free' by Freedom House
Since 2005, Freedom House has listed Russia as being "not free", indicating democratic backsliding during Putin's tenure.
2006: Launched industry consolidation program for aircraft production
In 2006, Vladimir Putin launched an industry consolidation programme to bring the main aircraft-producing companies under a single umbrella organization, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
2006: Putin's reported income totaled 2 million rubles (approximately $152,000).
In 2006, Vladimir Putin's reported income totaled 2 million rubles (approximately $152,000).
2006: Death of Alexander Litvinenko
The end of 2006 brought more strained relations in the wake of the death by polonium poisoning in London of former KGB and FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko.
January 2007: Putin favors a democratic multipolar world
In a January 2007 interview, Putin stated that Russia was in favor of a democratic multipolar world and strengthening the systems of international law.
February 2007: Putin criticizes US dominance in global relations in Munich Speech
In February 2007, Putin criticized what he called the United States' monopolistic dominance in global relations and "almost uncontained hyper use of force in international relations" during what became known as the Munich Speech.
May 2007: Act of Canonical Communion signed
As president, Vladimir Putin took an active personal part in promoting the Act of Canonical Communion with the Moscow Patriarchate, signed 17 May 2007, which restored relations between the Moscow-based Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia after the 80-year schism.
June 2007: Putin's approval rating reaches 81%
In June 2007, a public opinion survey showed Putin's approval rating at 81%, the second-highest of any leader in the world that year.
June 2007: Putin presents counterproposal on U.S. missile shield
On June 7, 2007, Putin publicly opposed plans for the U.S. missile shield in Europe and presented President George W. Bush with a counterproposal, which was declined.
August 2007: Russian expedition Arktika 2007 planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole
In August 2007, Russian expedition Arktika 2007, part of research related to the 2001 Russian territorial extension claim, planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole.
October 2007: Putin visits Iran for the Second Caspian Summit
On October 16, 2007, Putin visited Iran to participate in the Second Caspian Summit in Tehran, meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This was the first visit of a Soviet or Russian leader to Iran since Joseph Stalin in 1943. At a press conference, Putin stated that Caspian states have the right to develop peaceful nuclear programs without restrictions and described Iran as a "partner", while expressing concerns over the Iranian nuclear program.
December 2007: Major navy sortie into the Mediterranean
During his meeting with Vladimir Putin on 5 December 2007, Russian defense minister Anatoliy Serdyukov announced that 11 ships, including the aircraft carrier Kuznetsov, would take part in the first major navy sortie into the Mediterranean since Soviet times.
December 2007: Russia suspends participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty
On December 11, 2007, Russia suspended its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty.
2007: Predicted Russia will become one of the world's five largest economies
According to Meduza, Vladimir Putin has since 2007 predicted on a number of occasions that Russia will become one of the world's five largest economies.
2007: First Russian Leader to Visit Indonesia in Half a Century
In 2007, Putin became the first Russian or Soviet leader to visit Indonesia in half a century, resulting in the signing of an arms deal.
2007: Cultivating a tough guy image
In 2007, Putin cultivated a cult of personality, projecting an outdoorsy, athletic "tough guy" image through extreme sports and interactions with wild animals. Komsomolskaya Pravda published a photo of a shirtless Putin with the headline "Be Like Putin".
2007: Sochi wins bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2014 Winter Paralympics
In 2007, Putin led a successful effort on behalf of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2014 Winter Paralympics, the first Winter Olympic Games to ever be hosted by Russia.
2007: Named Time Person of the Year
In 2007, Vladimir Putin was named Time Person of the Year.
2007: Official figures released during the legislative election of 2007 put Putin's wealth at approximately 3.7 million rubles (US$280,000)
In 2007, during the legislative election, official figures put Vladimir Putin's wealth at approximately 3.7 million rubles (US$280,000) in bank accounts, a private 77.4-square-meter apartment in Saint Petersburg, and other assets.
2007: CIA estimate of Putin's wealth
In 2007, the CIA estimated Vladimir Putin's wealth at $40 billion.
2007: Expulsion of Russian envoys over Litvinenko case
In 2007, the crisis in relations continued with the expulsion of four Russian envoys over Russia's refusal to extradite former KGB bodyguard Andrei Lugovoi to face charges in the murder of Litvinenko. Russia responded by expelling UK diplomats.
2007: Putin comments on his belief in God
In 2007, when asked whether he believes in God, Vladimir Putin stated that there are things he believes that should not be shared with the public, as it would appear as self-advertising.
April 2008: Putin becomes the first Russian president to visit Libya
In April 2008, Putin became the first Russian president to visit Libya.
April 2008: Report of Putin's alleged divorce and engagement
In April 2008, the Moskovsky Korrespondent reported that Vladimir Putin had divorced Lyudmila and was engaged to marry Alina Kabaeva. The story was denied, and the newspaper was shut down shortly thereafter.
August 2008: South Ossetia War
In August 2008, Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili attempted to restore control over South Ossetia, leading to the 2008 South Ossetia War, during which Russian forces entered South Ossetia and other parts of Georgia.
2008: Served as Prime Minister
From 2008 to 2012, Vladimir Putin served as Prime Minister of Russia under Dmitry Medvedev, due to constitutional term limits.
2008: Kazan wins the bid for the 2013 Summer Universiade
In 2008, the city of Kazan won the bid for the 2013 Summer Universiade.
2008: World economic crisis and recovery
Sergey Guriyev divided Putin's economic policy into four distinct periods: the world economic crisis and recovery (the second half of 2008–2013).
2008: Abandoned "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development"
The "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010" was abandoned in 2008 when it was 30% complete.
2009: Clinton becomes US secretary of state
Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state from 2009 to 2013.
2009: Putin gifts Blancpain watch to Siberian boy
In 2009, Vladimir Putin gifted a Blancpain watch valued at thousands of dollars to a Siberian boy he met while on vacation.
2010: Target year for "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development"
In 2000, Putin launched the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010", but it was abandoned in 2008 when it was 30% complete.
November 2011: Berlusconi's resignation
After Berlusconi's resignation in November 2011, Putin and Berlusconi continued to organize bilateral meetings.
November 2011: Eurasian Union Agreement Signed
On November 18, 2011, the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia signed an agreement with the target of establishing the Eurasian Union by 2015.
2011: Boosting Relations with Vietnam
2011: Photographs from inside "Putin's Palace" leaked onto the Internet
In 2011, photographs from inside "Putin's Palace" were leaked onto the Internet.
2011: Ramzan Kadyrov states that Putin saved the Chechen people and Russia
Prior to 2011, Chechen Republic head and Putin supporter, Ramzan Kadyrov, stated that Vladimir Putin saved both the Chechen people and Russia.
2011: Russia rated as 'authoritarian' by The Economist Intelligence Unit
Since 2011, The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Russia as "authoritarian", changing from its previous classification as a "hybrid regime".
May 2012: Restrictive Laws and Crackdown on Activists after Putin's Reelection
In May 2012, after Vladimir Putin was reelected as president, Russia enacted restrictive laws, inspected non-governmental organizations, harassed, intimidated, and imprisoned political activists. These laws include the "foreign agents" law, the treason law, and the assembly law, which have been criticized for censoring speech and restricting dissent.
June 2012: Putin opposes foreign intervention in Syrian civil war
In June 2012, in Paris, Putin rejected French President François Hollande's call for Bashar al-Assad to step down, echoing Assad's argument that anti-regime militants were responsible for much of the bloodshed. He questioned the results of previous NATO interventions, asking about the safety and future of Libya and Iraq.
August 2012: Critics list the ownership of 20 villas and palaces
In August 2012, critics of Vladimir Putin listed the ownership of 20 villas and palaces, nine of which were built during Putin's 12 years in power.
August 2012: Joined the World Trade Organization
Russia joined the World Trade Organization in August 2012.
2012: Resumption of presidency
After Putin resumed the presidency in 2012, his rule is best described as 'manual management'.
2012: Patriarch Kirill Endorses Putin's Election
In 2012, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, endorsed Putin's election, stating Putin's terms were like "a miracle of God".
2012: Adoption of "foreign agent" legislation
In 2012, Russia adopted "foreign agent" legislation.
2012: Gessen's Biography of Putin
In 2012, Russian-American Masha Gessen wrote a biography of Putin.
2012: Sergei Kolesnikov alleges "Putin's Palace" construction
In 2012, Sergei Kolesnikov, a former business associate of Putin, told the BBC that he was ordered to oversee the building of a massive Italianate-style mansion, dubbed "Putin's Palace", near Praskoveevka. He stated that the mansion, featuring helipads and a private road, was built on government land for Putin's private use, funded by state funds and guarded by Kremlin officials.
2012: Birth of Putin's grandson
In 2012, Vladimir Putin had a grandson through his daughter Maria.
2012: Putin reported an income of 3.6 million rubles ($270,000).
In 2012, Vladimir Putin reported an income of 3.6 million rubles ($270,000).
2012: Putin awarded eighth dan of black belt in Judo
In 2012, Vladimir Putin was awarded the eighth dan of the black belt in judo, becoming the first Russian to achieve this status.
2012: Founding of the Izborsky Club
In 2012, the Izborsky Club, founded by Alexander Prokhanov, was created. It emphasizes Russian nationalism, restoration of Russia's historical greatness, and opposition to liberal ideas and policies.
2012: Crackdown Extended to Liberal Media
In 2012, the crackdown extended to the liberal media, which had until then been allowed to operate fairly independently.
2012: Mass protests
The period after 2012 saw mass protests against the falsification of elections, censorship and toughening of free assembly laws.
January 2013: Putin's approval rating falls to 62%
In January 2013, at the time of the 2011–2013 Russian protests, Putin's approval rating fell to 62%, the lowest since 2000.
June 2013: Putin and Lyudmila announce the end of their marriage
On 6 June 2013, Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila announced that their marriage was over.
September 2013: Putin publishes op-ed in The New York Times urging caution against US intervention in Syria
On September 11, 2013, The New York Times published an op-ed by Putin urging caution against US intervention in Syria and criticizing American exceptionalism. Putin subsequently helped to arrange for the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons.
2013: Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state until 2013
Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state from 2009 to 2013.
2013: Ranked World's Most Powerful Individual by Forbes
In 2013, Forbes ranked Vladimir Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual.
2013: Gay athletes will not face any discrimination at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
In 2013, Putin stated that gay athletes would not face any discrimination at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
2013: Russia's Press Freedom Ranking
In 2013, Reporters Without Borders ranked Russia 148 out of 179 countries in terms of freedom of the press, criticizing the crackdown on the political opposition and failure to bring to justice criminals who murdered journalists.
2013: Russia as one of the five biggest economies
In 2013, Vladimir Putin said Russia was one of the five biggest economies in terms of gross domestic product but still lagged behind other countries on indicators such as labour productivity.
2013: US cancels summit after Putin grants asylum to Edward Snowden
In late 2013, Russian-American relations deteriorated further when the United States canceled a summit after Putin gave asylum to American Edward Snowden.
2013: End of world economic crisis and recovery
Sergey Guriyev divided Putin's economic policy into four distinct periods: the world economic crisis and recovery (the second half of 2008–2013).
February 2014: Ousting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
After the Russian annexation of Crimea, Putin claimed that the February 2014 ousting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych had been orchestrated by the West to weaken Russia and accused the new Ukrainian leaders of being "nationalists, neo-Nazis, Russophobes and anti-Semites".
March 2014: Russian Annexation of Crimea
Following the Revolution of Dignity in March 2014, the Russian Federation annexed Crimea.
March 2014: Putin cites Kosovo independence precedent to recognize Crimea independence
In March 2014, Putin used Kosovo's declaration of independence as a justification for recognizing the independence of Crimea, citing the so-called "Kosovo independence precedent".
April 2014: Putin and Lyudmila's divorce finalized
On 1 April 2014, the Kremlin confirmed that the divorce of Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila had been finalised.
August 2014: Putin's approval rating reaches 87% amid Russo-Ukrainian war
In August 2014, amid increased diplomatic isolation and international sanctions due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, Putin's approval rating reached 87%.
August 2014: Statement on Russian and Ukrainian Peoples
In late August 2014, Putin stated: "People who have their own views on history and the history of our country may argue with me, but it seems to me that the Russian and Ukrainian peoples are practically one people".
2014: Death of Putin's dog, Konni
In 2014, Konni, one of the five dogs Putin had received from various national leaders, died.
2014: Russia agrees to write off Uzbek debt
In 2014, Russia agreed to write off Uzbek debt during a meeting, furthering improved relations between the two countries.
2014: Russia suspended from the G8 group
In 2014, Russia was suspended from the G8 group as a result of its annexation of Crimea.
2014: Sochi hosts the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics
In 2014, Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, marking the first time Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games.
2014: Deal to supply China with natural gas and financial crisis
In 2014, Vladimir Putin signed a deal to supply China with 38 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year. The ongoing financial crisis began in the second half of 2014 when the Russian ruble collapsed due to a decline in the price of oil and international sanctions against Russia.
2014: Putin rewarded an eighth-degree karate black belt
In 2014, Vladimir Putin was rewarded an eighth-degree karate black belt.
2014: Annexation of Crimea
In 2014, Vladimir Putin's tenure was punctuated by significant foreign policy actions, including the controversial annexation of Crimea.
2014: Tony Abbott challenges Putin over MH17 shooting at G20 Summit
In 2014, amid calls to ban Putin from attending the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he would "shirtfront" (challenge) the Russian leader over the shooting down of MH17 by Russian-backed rebels, which had killed 38 Australians. Putin denied responsibility for the killings.
2014: Henry Kissinger writes about the demonization of Putin
In 2014, former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger wrote that the West has demonized Vladimir Putin.
January 2015: Eurasian Union Established
On January 1, 2015, the Eurasian Union was established, following an agreement signed in November 2011 by Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, furthering Eurasian integration.
February 2015: Putin ranked world's most popular politician
In February 2015, based on domestic polling, Putin was ranked the world's most popular politician.
February 2015: John Kornblum's Wall Street Journal article
In February 2015, former U.S. ambassador to Germany John Kornblum wrote in the Wall Street Journal.
June 2015: Putin's approval rating climbs to all-time high of 89%
In June 2015, Putin's approval rating climbed to 89%, an all-time high. Observers attributed this to improvements in living standards and Russia's reassertion on the world stage during his presidency.
December 2015: Statement on Ukrainian Culture
In late December 2015, Putin stated: "the Ukrainian culture, as well as Ukrainian literature, surely has a source of its own".
2015: Reported birth of Putin's daughter with Kabaeva denied
In 2015, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to a daughter by Vladimir Putin; this report was denied.
2015: Putin strengthens support for Assad regime in Syria
In 2015, Putin took a stronger pro-Assad stance and mobilized military support for the regime in Syria. Some analysts have summarized Putin as being allied with Shiites and Alawites in the Middle East.
2015: Named No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List
In 2015, Vladimir Putin was named No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List.
2015: Garry Kasparov describes Putin as a 'dictator'
In 2015, political opponent Garry Kasparov described Vladimir Putin as a "dictator".
2015: Larry Diamond says no serious scholar would consider Russia a democracy
In 2015, political scientist Larry Diamond stated that "no serious scholar would consider Russia today a democracy".
2015: British Government launches public inquiry into Litvinenko's death
In 2015, the British Government launched a public inquiry into Litvinenko's death, presided over by Robert Owen.
2015: Levada Center Director's statement on Russian polls
In 2015, the director of the Levada Center asserted that Russian poll results and comparisons to democratic states were irrelevant due to the lack of political competition and state-controlled media influencing public opinion.
January 2016: Owen report implicates Putin in Litvinenko's death
The Owen report, published on January 21, 2016, stated, "The FSB operation to kill Mr. Litvinenko was probably approved by Mr Patrushev and also by President Putin".
April 2016: Panama Papers leak reveals Putin's associates' offshore wealth
In April 2016, the Panama Papers leak revealed that close associates of Vladimir Putin owned offshore companies worth US$2 billion in total, although Putin's name did not appear in the records.
November 2016: Putin congratulates Donald Trump on becoming US president
On November 9, 2016, Putin congratulated Donald Trump on becoming the 45th president of the United States.
December 2016: US intelligence alleges Putin approved cyber attacks during US election
In December 2016, US intelligence officials stated that Putin approved the email hacking and cyber attacks during the U.S. election against Hillary Clinton, which was denied by a spokesman for Putin.
2016: Increase in income under Putin administration
Fueled by the 2000s commodities boom including record-high oil prices, under the Putin administration from 2000 to 2016, an increase in income in USD terms was 4.5 times.
2016: Ranked World's Most Powerful Individual by Forbes
In 2016, Forbes ranked Vladimir Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual.
2016: Ronald S. Lauder praised Putin
In 2016, Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, also praised Vladimir Putin for making Russia "a country where Jews are welcome".
2016: Legislation prohibiting missionary activity
In 2016, Vladimir Putin oversaw the passage of legislation that prohibited missionary activity in Russia.
2016: Alexei Navalny describes Putin as the 'Tsar of corruption'
In 2016, opposition activist and blogger Alexei Navalny described Vladimir Putin as the "Tsar of corruption".
2016: Low public confidence in the Russian economy
In 2016, public confidence in the Russian economy was low, dropping to levels that rivaled the lows in 2009 at the height of the global economic crisis.
2016: Boost in Relations with the Philippines
In 2016, relations between Russia and the Philippines received a boost as Putin forged closer bilateral ties with his Filipino counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte.
January 2017: US-Russian relations deteriorate after Trump takes office
Putin has stated that U.S.–Russian relations, already at the lowest level since the end of the Cold War, have continued to deteriorate after Trump took office in January 2017.
February 2017: Putin's favorability increases in the U.S.
In February 2017, a Gallup poll revealed a positive view of Putin among 22% of Americans, the highest since 2003.
2017: Kristen Ghodsee's book 'Red Hangover' published
In 2017, Kristen Ghodsee argued in her book 'Red Hangover: Legacies of Twentieth-Century Communism' that Western triumphalism and the association of leftist ideals with Stalinism allowed neoliberalism to undermine democracy and cause economic misery in the former Eastern Bloc, fueling the rise of Putin's nationalism.
2017: Criticism of Violence in Myanmar
In 2017, Putin criticized violence in Myanmar against Rohingya minorities.
2017: Putin dispatches Russian PMCs to Central African Republic
In 2017, Putin dispatched Russian PMCs to back the Touadéra regime in the Central African Republic Civil War, gaining a permanent military presence in return.
2017: Putin's approval rating in Vietnam reaches 89%
In 2017, Putin's approval rating was 89% in Vietnam.
2017: Russia hosts the FIFA Confederations Cup
2017: Birth of Putin's grandson and granddaughter
In 2017, Vladimir Putin had a grandson through Maria, and a granddaughter through Katerina.
2017: Poll indicates 67% hold Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption
Newsweek reported in 2017 that a poll "indicated that 67% held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption".
March 2018: Sergei Skripal poisoned in Salisbury
On March 4, 2018, former double agent Sergei Skripal was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury. On March 16, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said it was "overwhelmingly likely" Putin had personally ordered the poisoning, a charge denied by Putin's spokesman.
October 2018: Two-thirds of Russians agree that "Putin bears full responsibility for the problems of the country"
In October 2018, two-thirds of Russians surveyed agreed that "Putin bears full responsibility for the problems of the country", which has been attributed to a decline in a popular belief in "good tsar and bad boyars", a traditional attitude towards justifying failures at the top of the ruling hierarchy in Russia.
December 2018: Autocephaly of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
With the attainment of autocephaly by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in December 2018 and subsequent schism of the Russian Orthodox Church from Constantinople, Putin's policy of forceful engagement in post-Soviet republics backfired, leading to the annexation of Crimea but loss of Ukraine.
2018: Forbes describes Putin's actions after Navalny's jailing
Following the jailing of Alexei Navalny in 2018, Forbes wrote: "Putin's actions are those of a dictator... As a leader with failing public support, he can only remain in power by using force and repression that gets worse by the day".
2018: Ranked second most powerful individual by Forbes
In 2018, Forbes ranked Vladimir Putin as the second most powerful individual in the world.
2018: Reelected President
In 2018, Vladimir Putin was reelected as the President of Russia.
2018: Allegation of sensory room installation in Putin's residence
In 2018, the Russian political magazine Sobesednik alleged that Vladimir Putin had a sensory room installed in his private residence in the Novgorod Oblast.
January 2019: Percentage of Russians trusting Putin hits historic low of 33%
In January 2019, the percentage of Russians trusting Putin hit a then-historic low—33%.
April 2019: Record number of Russians willing to emigrate from Russia
In April 2019, a Gallup poll showed a record number of Russians, 20%, willing to permanently emigrate from Russia. The decline was even larger in the 17–25 age group.
September 2019: Treaty on Friendship with Mongolia
In September 2019, Putin and his Mongolian counterpart signed a permanent treaty on friendship between the two states, further enhancing trade and cultural exchanges.
October 2019: Putin visits the United Arab Emirates and secures investment deals
In October 2019, Putin visited the United Arab Emirates, where six agreements were struck with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed. One of them included shared investments between Russian sovereign wealth fund and the Emirati investment fund Mubadala. The two nations signed deals worth over $1.3 billion in energy, health, and advance technology sectors.
2019: Russia joined the Paris Agreement
In 2019 Russia joined the Paris Agreement.
2019: Kabaeva reportedly gives birth to twin sons by Putin
In 2019, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to twin sons by Vladimir Putin.
2019: Launched Power of Siberia
Power of Siberia, which Putin has called the "world's biggest construction project", was launched in 2019 and is expected to continue for 30 years at an ultimate cost to China of $400bn.
May 2020: Putin's approval rating amid the COVID crisis
In May 2020, amid the COVID crisis, Putin's approval rating was 68% when respondents were presented with a list of names, and 27% when respondents were expected to name politicians they trust. This has been attributed to continued post-Crimea economic stagnation but also an apathetic response to the pandemic crisis in Russia.
June 2020: Political Prisoners in Russia
As of June 2020, per Memorial Human Rights Center, there were 380 political prisoners in Russia, including 63 individuals prosecuted for political activities and 245 prosecuted for involvement with banned Muslim organizations. Over 20% were residents of Crimea.
June 2020: Putin publishes essay on World War II
On June 18, 2020, The National Interest published a nine-thousand-word essay by Putin, titled "The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II".
September 2020: UAC to receive government support
In September 2020, the UAC general director announced that the UAC will receive the largest-ever post-Soviet government support package for the aircraft industry in order to pay and renegotiate the debt.
November 2020: Investigation alleges Putin has another daughter
In November 2020, an investigation by Proekt alleged that Vladimir Putin has another daughter, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
December 2020: Putin's support among Russians aged 18–24 was only 20%
Observers see a generational struggle among Russians over perception of Putin's rule, with younger Russians more probably to be against Putin. Putin's support among Russians aged 18–24 was only 20% in December 2020.
2020: Putin praises Bolsonaro's "masculine qualities"
In 2020, Putin praised Jair Bolsonaro for his "masculine qualities", stating that Bolsonaro prioritizes his people and country above personal issues. Political scientist Oliver Stuenkel noted that right-wing populists in Brazil view Putin as anti-woke and admire his strongman image, which appeals to Bolsonaro.
2020: Expansion of "foreign agent" legislation
In 2020, Putin signed a law expanding the "foreign agent" legislation adopted in 2012 to include individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad.
2020: Efforts to Reduce Abortions
In 2020, Putin supported efforts to reduce the number of abortions instead of prohibiting it.
2020: Support for Constitutional Amendment Defining Marriage
In 2020, Putin supported the Russian constitutional referendum, which passed and defined marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman in the Constitution of Russia.
2020: Abe's Resignation
In 2020, Shinzo Abe resigned as Prime Minister before signing an agreement regarding the Japan-Russia territorial disputes.
2020: Constitutional reference to God
One of the 2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia has a constitutional reference to God.
January 2021: Navalny accuses Putin of building an estate with fraudulently obtained funds
In January 2021, Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation released a video accusing Putin of using fraudulently obtained funds to build an estate. Navalny claimed the estate is 39 times the size of Monaco, costing over 100 billion rubles. The investigation included aerial footage and a detailed floorplan, alleging an elaborate corruption scheme involving Putin's inner circle.
April 2021: Signed Constitutional Amendments
In April 2021, Vladimir Putin signed constitutional amendments into law, potentially allowing him to extend his presidency to 2036.
May 2021: Poll indicates 33% in Moscow and 40% outside Moscow would vote for Putin
In May 2021, 33% indicated Putin in response to "who would you vote for this weekend?" among Moscow respondents and 40% outside Moscow.
July 2021: Article on Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians
In July 2021, Putin published a lengthy article titled "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians", revisiting themes of unity and stating that a Ukrainian state hostile to Moscow was "comparable in its consequences to the use of weapons of mass destruction against us".
October 2021: Survey finds 53% of respondents trust Putin
A survey released in October 2021 found 53% of respondents saying they trusted Putin.
November 2021: The Economist notes Putin's shift from autocracy to dictatorship
In November 2021, The Economist noted that Vladimir Putin had "shifted from autocracy to dictatorship".
November 2021: William Burns had a personal meeting with Putin
In November 2021, William Burns had a personal meeting with Putin.
November 2021: Distrust of Putin contributes to vaccine hesitancy
Polls conducted in November 2021, after the failure of a Russian COVID-19 vaccination campaign, indicated that distrust of Putin was a major contributing factor for vaccine hesitancy, with regional polls indicating numbers as low as 20–30% in the Volga Federal District.
February 2022: Launched Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, during his fourth presidential term, Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, resulting in international condemnation and sanctions.
February 2022: Survey finds 59% support for "special military operation" in Ukraine
In late February 2022, a survey conducted by the independent research group Russian Field found that 59% of respondents supported the "special military operation" in Ukraine. According to the poll, in the group of 18-to-24-year-olds, only 29% supported the "special military operation".
March 2022: Putin removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation
In March 2022, Vladimir Putin was removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation (IJF) because of the Russian war in Ukraine.
March 2022: Poll indicates 71% of Russians support the "special military operation" in Ukraine
In late February and mid-March 2022 two polls surveyed Russians' sentiments about the "special military operation" in Ukraine. The results were obtained by Radio Liberty. 71% of Russians polled said that they supported the "special military operation" in Ukraine.
April 2022: The Sun reports speculation of Putin having Parkinson's disease
In April 2022, tabloid newspaper The Sun reported that Vladimir Putin may have Parkinson's disease based on video footage. This speculation, which has not been supported by medical professionals, has spread in part due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which many saw as an irrational act.
July 2022: CIA Director William Burns comments on Putin's health
In July 2022, CIA director William Burns stated they had no evidence to suggest Putin was unstable or in bad health, amidst increasing media speculation. Burns had previously met Putin personally in November 2021, and observed him for over two decades.
September 2022: Announced Partial Mobilization
In September 2022, Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization and forcibly annexed four Ukrainian oblasts into Russia.
December 2022: Putin refers to the fighting in Ukraine as a "war"
On December 22, 2022, Putin referred to the fighting in Ukraine as a "war" during a Security Council address. On December 25, 2022, in a TV interview, he openly declared that the goal of the invasion is "to unite the Russian people".
2022: Survey finds Putin unpopular in the UK
A survey conducted in the United Kingdom in 2022 found Putin to be among the least popular foreign leaders, with 8% of British respondents holding a positive opinion.
2022: 2022 invasion of Ukraine
As of 2024, no data is available since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Russian state-controlled media presents invasion of Ukraine as "special military operation"
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, state-controlled TV, where most Russians get their news, presented the invasion as a "special military operation" and liberation mission, in line with the government's narrative. The Russian censorship apparatus Roskomnadzor ordered the country's media to employ information only from state sources or face fines and blocks. The Russian media was banned from using the words "war", "invasion" or "aggression" to describe the invasion, with media outlets being blocked as a result.
2022: Putin comments on the start of the SMO
In 2022 President Putin said the "events of 2022 also began without preparation" and that "it was impossible to stand still and endure any longer".
2022: Increased political repressions
In 2022, Putin increased political repressions after launching his full-scale war with Ukraine.
2022: Swiss media reports Kabaeva gave birth to boys
In 2022, Swiss media, citing the couple's Swiss gynecologist, wrote that on both occasions Kabaeva gave birth to a boy.
2022: Condemnation of Putin following the invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, following mounting civilian casualties during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. president Joe Biden called Vladimir Putin a war criminal and "murderous dictator". In his State of the Union Address, Biden said that Putin had "badly miscalculated". The Ukrainian envoy to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, likened Putin to Adolf Hitler, as did Latvian prime minister Krisjanis Karins who called him "a deluded autocrat creating misery for millions".
2022: International condemnation of Putin following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the invasion "unprovoked, unjust and illegal" and labeled Putin a "thug". New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern denounced Putin as a "bully". Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and the Solomon Islands UN ambassador also condemned the invasion.
2022: Some of Putin's awards and honorary doctorates revoked
In 2022, some of the honorary doctorates and awards granted to Vladimir Putin were revoked in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Analysis of Putin's Foreign Policy Objectives
In her 2022 book, Anna Borshchevskaya analyzes Putin's foreign policy objectives as originating in his 1999 document "Russia at the Turn of the Millenium", emphasizing Russia's unique values and anti-Western security narratives.
2022: Ukraine Invasion
Since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Putin has only once granted an interview to a Western journalist.
February 2023: Russia suspends participation in New START treaty
On February 21, 2023, Putin suspended Russia's participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty with the United States.
March 2023: ICC Issued Arrest Warrant
In March 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for war crimes related to illegal child abductions during the war in Ukraine.
June 2023: Levada poll shows 42% would vote for Putin in 2024
A poll by the independent organization Levada, which was conducted on 22–28 June 2023, showed that 42% of respondents would vote for Putin in the 2024 presidential election.
September 2023: Head of VTsIOM state pollster says only 10-15% of Russians actively support the war
In September 2023, the head of the VTsIOM state pollster Valery Fyodorov said in an interview that only 10–15% of Russians actively supported the war, and that "most Russians are not demanding the conquest of Kyiv or Odesa".
November 2023: VCIOM poll finds 37.3% would vote for Putin
A public opinion poll by the state-owned institution VCIOM, which was conducted in November 2023, found that 37.3% of respondents would vote for Putin.
November 2023: Call for Large Families
On November 28, 2023, during a speech to the World Russian People's Council, Putin urged Russian women to have "seven, eight, or even more children" and said "large families must become the norm, a way of life for all of Russia's people".
December 2023: Putin indicates terms for negotiation with Ukraine
On December 14, 2023, President Putin indicated that Russia would only negotiate with Ukraine "when we achieve our objectives" and stated that another mobilization wasn't required as "617,000" Russian soldiers were fighting in Ukraine.
2023: Planned spending on defense and security
By the end of 2023, Vladimir Putin planned to spend almost 40% of public expenditures on defense and security.
2023: Der Spiegel Investigation
In 2023, an investigation by Der Spiegel reported that an anonymous source, who claimed to be a former RAF member, was "considered a notorious fabulist".
2023: Putin describes Berlusconi as an 'extraordinary man'
When Berlusconi died in 2023, Putin described him as an "extraordinary man" and a "true friend".
February 2024: Interview with Tucker Carlson
In February 2024, Putin granted an interview to Tucker Carlson, marking the first time since the 2022 Ukraine invasion that he engaged with a Western journalist.
March 2024: VCIOM poll indicates 56.2% would vote for Putin
According to a VCIOM poll conducted in early March 2024, 56.2% of respondents would vote for Putin.
March 2024: Reelected to Another Term
In March 2024, Vladimir Putin was reelected to another term as President of Russia.
March 2024: Crocus City Hall attack
In March 2024, the Crocus City Hall attack took place, causing the deaths of 145 people and injuring 551 more. It was the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil since the Beslan school siege in 2004.
May 2024: Inaugurated as President for the fifth time
In May 2024, Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia for the fifth time. Analysts suggest replacing Sergei Shoigu with Andrey Belousov as defense minister signals a shift towards a war economy and preparation for long-term conflict. Putin also expressed readiness to end the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire to avoid further mobilization and war spending.
August 2024: Pardoned Evan Gershkovich and others in prisoner swap
In August 2024, Vladimir Putin pardoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich, opposition figures Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin and others in a prisoner swap with western countries. The 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange was the most extensive between Russia and United States since the end of the Cold War, involving the release of 26 people.
September 2024: Nuclear retaliation warning
In September 2024, Vladimir Putin warned the West that if attacked with conventional weapons Russia would consider a nuclear retaliation, in an apparent deviation from the no first use doctrine. Putin threatened nuclear powers that if they supported another country's attack on Russia, then they would be considered participants in such an aggression.
2024: No data is available
As of 2024, no data is available since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
2024: Putin regrets not starting the SMO earlier
During the 2024 Year-End Review, President Putin said that he regretted not launching the "Special Military Operation" at the same time as the annexation of Crimea and with more "preparation".
2024: Putin achieves 88% of the popular vote in the Russian presidential election
In the 2024 Russian presidential election, Vladimir Putin achieved 88% of the popular vote amidst reports of irregularities, including ballot stuffing and coercion. Russian authorities claimed that in occupied areas of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, Putin won 88.12% and 92.83% of votes respectively and in Chechnya, Putin won 98.99% of the vote.
March 2025: The Age of Vladimir Putin
In March 2025, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic described the 21st century as the "Age of Vladimir Putin".
April 2025: Trump called for a peace deal
In April 2025, US President Donald Trump criticized Putin's determination to continue the war against Ukraine despite the horrific death toll and called for a peace deal, posting on social media: "Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!"
May 2025: Approved Alexander Novak's coal industry bailout plan
In May 2025, Vladimir Putin approved Alexander Novak's coal industry bailout plan.
May 2025: Victory Day parade in Moscow
In May 2025, Vladimir Putin attended the Victory Day parade in Moscow with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Lula da Silva and other foreign leaders.
2035: Burning more fossil fuels
Russia's energy strategy to 2035 is mostly about burning more fossil fuels.
2036: Potential End of Extended Presidency
In 2036, Vladimir Putin's presidency could potentially extend to this year, based on constitutional amendments.
2060: Russia's goal to reach net zero
Russia's goal is to reach net zero by 2060.
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