History of Vladimir Putin in Timeline
Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician who has dominated Russian politics for over two decades. He served as President from 2000 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, and again as President from 2012 to the present. Before entering politics, Putin was an intelligence officer. His long tenure makes him the longest-serving Russian president since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
1940: Birth of Viktor Putin
In 1940, Viktor Putin (Putin's brother) was born.
1941: Death of Maternal Grandmother
In 1941, Putin's maternal grandmother was killed by German occupiers of Tver region.
1942: Father Wounded in War
In 1942, Putin's father was severely wounded while serving in the regular army during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.
1942: Death of Viktor Putin
In 1942, Viktor Putin (Putin's brother) died of diphtheria and starvation during the Siege of Leningrad.
October 1952: Putin's Birth
In October 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union.
September 1960: Started School
In September 1960, Putin started at School No. 193 at Baskov Lane.
1960: US Cancels Summit After Snowden Asylum
In late 2013, Russian-American relations deteriorated further when the United States canceled a summit for the first time since 1960 after Putin gave asylum to American Edward Snowden, who had leaked classified information from the NSA.
1965: Death of Spiridon Putin
In 1965, Spiridon Putin (Putin's grandfather) passed away.
1970: Started Law Studies
In 1970, Putin began studying law at the Leningrad State University.
1972: US Withdrawal from Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
According to the Kremlin, the build-up of Russia's nuclear capabilities was a response to U.S. president George W. Bush's unilateral decision to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
1972: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Following the 9/11 attacks, Putin supported the U.S. in the War on Terror, but the U.S. later withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
1975: Graduated from Leningrad State University
In 1975, Putin graduated from Leningrad State University.
1975: Joined the KGB
In 1975, Putin joined the KGB and trained at the 401st KGB School in Okhta, Leningrad.
1978: Strategic Planning and Policy Book Published
In 1978, King and Cleland's "Strategic Planning and Policy" book was published, which Putin later allegedly plagiarized for his thesis.
July 1983: Marriage to Lyudmila Shkrebneva
On 28 July 1983, Putin married Lyudmila Shkrebneva.
September 1984: Further Training in Moscow
In September 1984, 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, Maria Putina, Putin's daughter, was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg).
1985: Posted to Dresden
From 1985, Putin served in Dresden, East Germany, using a cover identity as a translator.
August 1986: Birth of Yekaterina Putina
On 31 August 1986, Yekaterina Putina, Putin's daughter, was born in Dresden, East Germany (now Germany).
1987: Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Some analysts believe that Russia's nuclear strategy under Putin has brought Russia into violation of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
November 1989: Fall of Berlin Wall
In November 1989, during the fall of the Berlin Wall, Putin reportedly saved files from the Soviet Cultural Center and the KGB villa in Dresden.
1989: Confrontations with Anti-Communist Protesters
In 1989, Putin recounted his confrontations with anti-communist protestors in Dresden.
1989: Freedom House's historic reference point
In 2004, Freedom House warned that Russia's decline in freedom had reached a low point unseen since 1989, the year of significant changes in the Soviet Union.
May 1990: Advisor on International Affairs
In May 1990, Putin was appointed as an advisor on international affairs to Mayor Anatoly Sobchak in Saint Petersburg.
1990: End of East Germany Stay
In 1990, Putin and his family concluded their stay in East Germany, where they had been living since 1985.
1990: End of Dresden Service
In 1990, Putin's service in Dresden, East Germany came to an end.
1990: Paris Charter
In 1990, the Paris Charter was produced by a summit including European governments, the U.S., and the Soviet Union, convened as Communism crumbled across Eastern Europe.
1990: Return to Leningrad
In early 1990, after the collapse of the East German government, Putin returned to Leningrad and worked with the International Affairs section of Leningrad State University.
1990: Kyoto Protocol Emission Levels Baseline
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, Putin became the head of the Committee for External Relations of the Saint Petersburg Mayor's Office.
August 1991: Resignation from KGB
On August 20, 1991, the second day of the Soviet coup attempt, Putin resigned from the KGB with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
1991: Resignation from KGB
In 1991, Putin resigned from the KGB and started his political career in Saint Petersburg.
1991: End of Communist Party Membership
In 1991, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union ceased to exist, ending Putin's membership.
1993: Car crash involving Putin's wife
In 1993, Vladimir Putin's wife was involved in a serious car crash, an event that Putin stated marked the beginning of his religious awakening.
1994: Eurasian Union concept proposed
In 1994, the president of Kazakhstan proposed the concept of the Eurasian Union, which Putin later endorsed in 2011.
August 1996: Fire at Putin's dacha
In August 1996, a fire burned down Vladimir Putin's dacha, an event that he has stated contributed to his religious awakening.
1996: Retained Position Until 1996
Despite investigations, Putin retained his position until 1996.
1996: Formation of Ozero Cooperative
In 1996, Putin and a group of seven friends formally registered their fraternity as a co-operative society, calling it Ozero ("Lake") and turning it into a gated community.
1996: Move to Moscow
In 1996, Putin moved to Moscow to join Boris Yeltsin's administration.
1997: Received Degree in Economics
In 1997, Putin received a degree in economics at the Saint Petersburg Mining University.
1997: Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff
In 1997, Putin was appointed deputy chief of the Presidential Staff.
August 1998: Russian financial crash
In August 1998, during the Russian financial crash, Putin learned that financial crises are politically destabilizing and must be avoided at all costs.
1998: Death of Maria Ivanovna Putina
In 1998, Maria Ivanovna Putina (Putin's mother) passed away.
1998: Director of the FSB
In 1998, President Boris Yeltsin appointed Putin director of the FSB.
August 1999: Appointed Prime Minister
In August 1999, Putin was appointed as Prime Minister of Russia.
August 1999: Appointment as First Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister
In August 1999, Vladimir Putin's profile rose significantly when he was appointed as one of the three First Deputy Prime Ministers and subsequently became the acting Prime Minister after Sergei Stepashin's cabinet was dismissed.
December 1999: "Russia at the Turn of the Millenium" document published
In December 1999, Putin's document "Russia at the Turn of the Millenium" appeared on the government's website, outlining his foreign policy objectives.
1999: Systematic punishment of journalists
According to Scott Gehlbach, since 1999, Putin has systematically punished journalists who challenge his official point of view.
1999: Communism Ideology
In 1999, Putin described communism as "a blind alley, far away from the mainstream of civilization".
1999: Prime Minister of Russia
In 1999, Putin served as Prime Minister of Russia.
1999: Start of the Reform Years
In 1999, Sergey Guriyev marked the beginning of the "reform" years (1999-2003) as the first period of Putin's economic policy.
1999: Death of Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin
In 1999, Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin (Putin's father) passed away.
March 2000: Winning the presidential election
In March 2000, Vladimir Putin won the presidential election after being endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor.
May 2000: Elected President
In May 2000, Putin was elected to his first term as president.
May 2000: Putin's visit to Tashkent
In May 2000, Vladimir Putin visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan, signaling improved relations after a period of lukewarm engagement under Yeltsin. Uzbekistan, under Islam Karimov, had previously distanced itself from Moscow.
May 2000: Decree Organizing Federal Subjects
On 13 May 2000, Putin issued a decree organizing the 89 federal subjects of Russia into seven administrative federal districts, appointing a presidential envoy for each district.
May 2000: Inauguration as President
On 7 May 2000, Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia.
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: Putin Gains Right to Dismiss Heads of Federal Subjects
In July 2000, a law proposed by Putin and approved by the Federal Assembly of Russia granted Putin the authority to dismiss the heads of the 89 federal subjects.
2000: Putin Re-establishes Ties with Cuba
Earlier in 2000, Putin had re-established stronger ties with Fidel Castro's Cuba.
2000: First Presidential Term
In 2000, Putin began his first term as President of Russia.
2000: Launch of Socio-Economic Development Programme
In 2000, Putin launched the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010".
2000: Election Campaign Managed by Litvinenko
In 2000, Vladimir Litvinenko managed Putin's presidential election campaign in St Petersburg.
2000: Co-authorship of "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin" (Russian edition)
In 2000, Vladimir Putin co-authored a book titled "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin" in Russian.
2001: Putin's Relationship with George W. Bush
Following 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: Putin awarded civilian honors
Since 2001, Vladimir Putin has been awarded civilian honors by at least fifteen countries.
2001: Russian Territorial Extension Claim
The Russian expedition Arktika 2007 in August 2007 was part of research related to the 2001 Russian territorial extension claim.
2002: Otto von Habsburg's criticism
In 2002, Otto von Habsburg, the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary, criticized Putin as an "international threat" in a newspaper interview.
March 2003: Birth of Elizaveta Rozova (alleged daughter)
In March 2003, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, (allegedly Putin's daughter) was born.
2003: Habsburg's Warning
In 2003, Otto von Habsburg warned of Putin as an "international threat" in a speech.
2003: End of the Reform Years
In 2003, Sergey Guriyev marked the end of the "reform" years (1999-2003) as the first period of Putin's economic policy.
2003: UK Grants Asylum to 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 in Georgia led to frictions in relations with Russia.
2003: 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, following the election of Donald Trump.
2003: Litvinenko became an MI6 agent
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, who became an MI6 agent in 2003.
December 2004: Criticism of Rose and Orange revolutions
In December 2004, Putin criticized the Rose and Orange revolutions, warning against plunging the post-Soviet space into endless conflict.
2004: Freedom House Warning
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: Signing of Kyoto Protocol treaty
In 2004, Putin signed the Kyoto Protocol treaty designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2004: Reelected President
In 2004, Putin was reelected as president of Russia.
2004: Start of the Statist Years
In 2004, Sergey Guriyev identified the start of the "statist" years (2004 to the first half of 2008) as the second period of Putin's economic policy.
2004: Litvinenko Managed Second Campaign
In 2004, Vladimir Litvinenko managed Putin's presidential election campaign in St Petersburg for a second time.
2004: Co-authorship of "Judo: History, Theory, Practice"
In 2004, Vladimir Putin co-authored a book titled "Judo: History, Theory, Practice" in English.
2004: Beslan school siege
In 2004, the Beslan school siege occurred, and it remained the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil until the Crocus City Hall attack in March 2024.
2004: Changes to Election of Regional Heads
In 2004, the direct election of regional heads (governors) by popular vote was replaced with a system where they would be nominated by the president and approved or disapproved by regional legislatures.
2005: Repayment of Soviet Union's Debts
By 2005, Russia, under Putin's administration, had repaid the Soviet Union's debts due to a fund for oil revenue.
2005: Habsburg's Critique
In 2005, Otto von Habsburg delivered a speech further criticizing Putin, characterizing him as "cruel and oppressive" and a "stone cold technocrat".
2005: Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan
In 2005, the Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan led to frictions in relations with Russia.
2005: Russia listed as 'not free'
Since 2005, Freedom House has listed Russia as being "not free", highlighting concerns about democratic backsliding during Putin's tenure.
2006: Launch of Aircraft Industry Consolidation Programme
In 2006, 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 income
In 2006, Putin's reported income totaled 2 million rubles (approximately $152,000).
2006: Litvinenko Poisoning
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, who became an MI6 agent in 2003.
January 2007: Putin Favors Democratic Multipolar World
In January 2007, Putin stated that Russia supports a democratic multipolar world and strengthening international law systems.
February 2007: Putin's Munich Speech
In February 2007, Putin delivered the Munich Speech, criticizing the United States' global dominance and the "almost uncontained hyper use of force in international relations," which he argued stimulates an arms race.
May 2007: Signing of the Act of Canonical Communion
On 17 May 2007, Putin actively promoted and participated in the signing of the Act of Canonical Communion with the Moscow Patriarchate, which restored relations between the Moscow-based Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia after an 80-year schism.
June 2007: Putin's Approval Rating Reaches 81%
In a June 2007 public opinion survey, Putin's approval rating was 81%, the second-highest of any leader in the world that year.
June 2007: Putin Proposes Counterproposal on Missile Shield
On 7 June 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 Flag Planting 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.
September 2007: Putin visits Indonesia and attends APEC meeting
In September 2007, Putin visited Indonesia, marking the first visit by a Russian leader in over 50 years. During the same month, he attended the APEC meeting in Sydney, Australia, where he met with Prime Minister John Howard and signed a uranium trade deal for Australia to sell uranium to Russia, which was the first visit by a Russian president to Australia.
October 2007: Putin Visits Iran for Second Caspian Summit
On 16 October 2007, Putin visited Iran to participate in the Second Caspian Summit in Tehran, where he met with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This marked the first visit of a Soviet or Russian leader to Iran since Joseph Stalin's participation in the Tehran Conference in 1943. Putin stated that all Caspian states have the right to develop their peaceful nuclear programs and described Iran as a "partner," while expressing concerns over the Iranian nuclear program.
December 2007: Russia Suspends Participation in CFE Treaty
On 11 December 2007, Russia suspended its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, amidst rising tensions with the West.
December 2007: Major Navy Sortie into the Mediterranean
On 5 December 2007, Russian defense minister Anatoliy Serdyukov announced during his meeting with Putin that 11 ships, including the aircraft carrier Kuznetsov, would participate in the first major navy sortie into the Mediterranean since Soviet times.
2007: Putin's Wealth Disclosure
During the legislative election of 2007, official figures put 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: Visit to Indonesia and arms deal
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: Sochi wins bid for 2014 Winter Olympics
In 2007, Putin led a successful effort for Sochi to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the first Winter Olympic Games held in Russia.
2007: Time Person of the Year
In 2007, Putin was named Time Person of the Year, recognizing his influence and impact on global events.
2007: Cultivating a tough guy image
In 2007, as part of a public relations approach, Putin cultivated a cult of personality with an outdoorsy, athletic, tough guy public image. The tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda published a photograph of a shirtless Putin vacationing in the Siberian mountains under the headline "Be Like Putin".
2007: CIA's wealth estimation
In 2007, the CIA estimated Putin's wealth at $40 billion.
2007: Diplomatic Expulsions Between Russia and UK
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 expelled UK diplomats in response.
2007: Putin's remarks on his belief in God
In 2007, when questioned about his belief in God, Vladimir Putin stated that there are things he believes that he would not share with the public, as it could be seen as self-advertising.
2007: Prediction of Russia as a Top 5 Economy
Since 2007, Putin has predicted on a number of occasions that Russia will become one of the world's five largest economies.
April 2008: Putin Visits Libya
In April 2008, Putin became the first Russian president to visit Libya.
April 2008: Divorce Rumors and Denials
In April 2008, the Moskovsky Korrespondent reported that Putin had divorced Lyudmila and was engaged to Alina Kabaeva, but the story was denied, and the newspaper was shut down shortly thereafter.
August 2008: South Ossetia War
In August 2008, the Georgian military was defeated in the South Ossetia War after Russian forces entered South Ossetia and other parts of Georgia, leading to a second front in Abkhazia.
2008: Prime Minister Under Medvedev
From 2008, Putin served as prime minister under Dmitry Medvedev due to constitutional term limits.
2008: Prime Minister Again
In 2008, Putin served as Prime Minister of Russia for a second time.
2008: Abandonment of the Socio-Economic Development Programme
In 2008, the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010" was abandoned, with only 30% completion.
2008: Kazan wins bid for 2013 Summer Universiade
In 2008, the city of Kazan won the bid for the 2013 Summer Universiade.
2008: End of the Statist Years and the World Economic Crisis
In 2008, the end of the "statist" years coincided with the beginning of the world economic crisis and recovery period (the second half of 2008-2013) as the third period of Putin's economic policy.
2009: Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State
From 2009 to 2013 Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state. Putin has repeatedly accused Hillary Clinton of interfering in Russia's internal affairs, and in December 2016, Clinton accused Putin of having a personal grudge against her.
2009: Watch Gifts
In 2009, Putin gave a Blancpain watch to a Siberian boy and another similar watch to a factory worker.
2010: Planned end date of Socio-Economic Development Programme
The "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010", launched in 2000, was supposed to end in 2010.
November 2011: Agreement on Eurasian Union signed
On 18 November 2011, the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia signed an agreement setting a target of establishing the Eurasian Union by 2015.
November 2011: Berlusconi's Resignation
Putin had a very friendly and warm relationship with Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi, continuing to organize bilateral meetings even after Berlusconi's resignation in November 2011.
2011: Photos from inside "Putin's Palace" leaked onto the Internet
In 2011 photos from inside "Putin's Palace" were leaked onto the Internet. In January 2021 Alexei Navalny compared these photos to a floorplan of the Palace given to him by a contractor.
2011: Putin Condemns Foreign Military Intervention in Libya
In 2011, Putin condemned the foreign military intervention in Libya, calling the UN resolution "defective and flawed." Upon the death of Muammar Gaddafi, Putin called it a "planned murder" by the US, questioning the nature of democracy in light of Gaddafi's violent death.
2011: Kadyrov's statement
Prior to 2011, Chechen Republic head and Putin supporter, Ramzan Kadyrov, stated that Putin saved both the Chechen people and Russia.
2011: Economist Intelligence Unit rating
Since 2011, The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Russia as "authoritarian", shifting from its previous assessment as a "hybrid regime".
May 2012: Reelection and Restrictive Laws
Since May 2012, when Putin was reelected as president, Russia has enacted many restrictive laws, started inspections of non-governmental organizations, harassed, intimidated and imprisoned political activists, and started to restrict critics, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.
June 2012: Putin Opposes Foreign Intervention in Syrian Civil War
In June 2012, in Paris, Putin opposed any foreign intervention in the Syrian civil war. He 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 also questioned the results of previous NATO interventions in Libya and Iraq.
August 2012: Critics Listing of Residences
In August 2012, critics of Putin listed the ownership of 20 villas and palaces, nine of which were built during his 12 years in power.
August 2012: Russia Joins World Trade Organization
Russia joined the World Trade Organization in August 2012.
2012: Resumption of Presidency and Manual Management
After Putin resumed the presidency in 2012, his rule was characterized as 'manual management,' where decisions were made with little consideration for consequences, but with a focus on avoiding financial instability.
2012: Gessen's Biography
In 2012, Masha Gessen wrote a biography of Putin, portraying his KGB work as collecting press clippings.
2012: Patriarch Kirill endorses Putin
In 2012, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, endorsed Putin's election, calling his terms "a miracle of God".
2012: Birth of Grandson
In 2012, Putin had a grandson through his daughter Maria.
2012: Putin's Income Disclosure
In 2012, Putin reported an income of 3.6 million rubles ($270,000), as part of his official financial disclosures.
2012: Return to Presidency
In 2012, Putin returned to the presidency after an election.
2012: Mass Protests Against Election Falsification
In 2012, Russia experienced mass protests against the falsification of elections, censorship, and the toughening of free assembly laws.
2012: Sergei Kolesnikov's allegations about "Putin's Palace"
In 2012, Sergei Kolesnikov, a former business associate of Putin, stated that he was instructed to oversee the construction of a mansion, known as "Putin's Palace," near Praskoveevka. He claimed that the palace was built on government land with state funds for Putin's private use, and included features such as helipads and a private road.
2012: Putin awarded eighth dan of black belt
In 2012, Vladimir Putin was awarded the eighth dan of the black belt, becoming the first Russian to achieve the status.
2012: Crackdown on liberal media
In 2012, after Putin's return to the Kremlin, Maria Lipman claims that the crackdown extended to the liberal media, which had previously operated fairly independently.
2012: "Foreign agent" legislation adopted
In 2012, the "foreign agent" legislation was adopted. This was later expanded in 2020.
2012: Izborsky Club founded
In 2012, the Izborsky Club, a conservative think tank, was founded by Alexander Prokhanov to promote Russian nationalism and opposition to liberal ideas.
January 2013: Putin's Approval Rating Falls to 62%
In January 2013, at the time of the 2011–2013 Russian protests, Putin's rating fell to 62%, the lowest since 2000.
June 2013: Divorce Announcement
On 6 June 2013, Putin and Lyudmila announced that their marriage was over, ending their long-term relationship.
September 2013: Putin Urges Caution Against US Intervention in Syria
In September 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: Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State
From 2009 to 2013 Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state. Putin has repeatedly accused Hillary Clinton of interfering in Russia's internal affairs, and in December 2016, Clinton accused Putin of having a personal grudge against her.
2013: World's Most Powerful Individual
In 2013, Forbes ranked Putin as the World's Most Powerful Individual, acknowledging his significant global influence.
2013: Russia's GDP Ranking and Labour Productivity Lag
In 2013, 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: Gay athletes would not face discrimination.
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 political opposition and the failure to bring to justice criminals who murdered journalists.
2013: End of the World Economic Crisis and Recovery Period
In 2013, the world economic crisis and recovery period (the second half of 2008-2013) ended, marking the beginning of the fourth period of Putin's economic policy.
2013: US Cancels Summit After Snowden Asylum
In late 2013, Russian-American relations deteriorated further when the United States canceled a summit for the first time since 1960 after Putin gave asylum to American Edward Snowden, who had leaked classified information from the NSA.
February 2014: Ousting of Ukrainian President Yanukovych
After the Russian annexation of Crimea, Putin declared that the February 2014 ousting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was orchestrated by the West to weaken Russia, accusing the new Ukrainian leaders of being "nationalists, neo-Nazis, Russophobes and anti-Semites".
March 2014: Russian Federation annexed Crimea
Following the Revolution of Dignity in March 2014, the Russian Federation annexed Crimea, which according to Putin, "has always been and remains an inseparable part of Russia".
March 2014: Putin Justifies Crimea Annexation with Kosovo Precedent
In March 2014, Putin used Kosovo's declaration of independence as a justification for recognizing the independence of Crimea, citing the "Kosovo independence precedent."
April 2014: Divorce Finalized
On 1 April 2014, the Kremlin confirmed that the divorce between Putin and Lyudmila had been finalised, marking the end of their marriage.
August 2014: Putin's Approval Rating Reaches 87%
In August 2014, amidst increased diplomatic isolation and international sanctions on Russian officials 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 that the Russian and Ukrainian peoples are "practically one people".
2014: Death of dog Konni
In 2014, Konni, one of the five dogs Putin received from national leaders, died.
2014: Gas Supply Deal with China and Financial Crisis
In 2014, Putin signed a deal to supply China with 38 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year. Also, 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, leading to loss of investor confidence and capital flight. Additionally, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project named Putin their Person of the Year for furthering corruption and organized crime in 2014.
2014: Annexation of Crimea
In 2014, Putin's tenure was marked by the controversial annexation of Crimea, a significant foreign policy action.
2014: Russia writes off Uzbek debt
In 2014, Russia agreed to write off Uzbek debt, furthering the theme of a greater Soviet region as part of Putin's broader political vision.
2014: Russia Suspended from G8
In 2014, Russia was suspended from the G8 group as a result of its annexation of Crimea. Putin accused the United States of destabilizing world order.
2014: Putin rewarded eighth-degree karate black belt
In 2014, Vladimir Putin was rewarded an eighth-degree karate black belt.
2014: G20 Summit Controversy
In 2014, amid calls to ban Putin from attending the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Tony Abbott stated he would "shirtfront" the Russian leader regarding the shooting down of MH17 by Russian-backed rebels, which resulted in the death of 38 Australians. Putin denied responsibility for the killings.
2014: Kissinger's perspective
In 2014, former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger wrote that the West had demonized Putin.
2014: Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympics
In 2014, the Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympics were held, marking the first time Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games.
January 2015: Eurasian Union established
The Eurasian Union was established on 1 January 2015.
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.
June 2015: Putin's Approval Rating Climbs to 89%
In June 2015, Putin's approval rating climbed to 89%, an all-time high.
December 2015: Statement on Ukrainian culture and literature
In late December 2015, Putin stated that "the Ukrainian culture, as well as Ukrainian literature, surely has a source of its own".
2015: Reported birth of daughter
In 2015, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to a daughter by Putin; this report was denied.
2015: Putin Mobilizes Military 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: Most Influential Person
In 2015, Putin was ranked No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List, highlighting his global impact and power.
2015: Accusations from Opponents
In 2015, political opponent Garry Kasparov described Putin as a "dictator", former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton described him as a "bully" and "arrogant", the Dalai Lama described him as "self-centered", and opposition politician Boris Nemtsov stated that Putin was turning Russia into a "raw materials colony" of China.
2015: Diamond's Assessment
In 2015, political scientist Larry Diamond stated that "no serious scholar would consider Russia today a democracy", highlighting the challenges to democratic governance.
2015: British Government Launches Inquiry into Litvinenko's Death
In 2015, the British Government launched a public inquiry into Litvinenko's death, presided over by Robert Owen, a former British High Court judge. The Owen report was published on 21 January 2016.
January 2016: Owen Report on Litvinenko's Death Published
On 21 January 2016, the Owen report, the result of a British public inquiry, stated that "The FSB operation to kill Mr. Litvinenko was probably approved by Mr Patrushev and also by President Putin."
April 2016: Panama Papers Leak
In April 2016, the Panama Papers leak revealed offshore companies worth US$2 billion linked to Putin's associates, raising questions about Putin's family profiting from this money.
November 2016: Putin Congratulates Donald Trump
On 9 November 2016, Putin congratulated Donald Trump on becoming the 45th president of the United States.
December 2016: US Intelligence Alleges Putin Approved Election Interference
In December 2016, US intelligence officials stated that Putin approved email hacking and cyber attacks during the U.S. election against Hillary Clinton. Putin's spokesman denied the reports. Clinton accused Putin of having a personal grudge against her.
2016: Forbes Ranking
In 2016, Forbes ranked Putin as the World's Most Powerful Individual for that year, highlighting his continued global influence.
2016: Legislation Prohibiting Missionary Activity
In 2016, Putin oversaw the passage of legislation that prohibited missionary activity in Russia.
2016: World Jewish Congress Praises Putin
In 2016, Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, praised Putin for making Russia "a country where Jews are welcome".
2016: Low Public Confidence in Russian Economy
In 2016, despite high approval for Putin, 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: Navalny's accusation
In 2016, opposition activist and blogger Alexei Navalny described Putin as the "Tsar of corruption", marking a significant accusation against his leadership.
2016: Boost in relations with the Philippines
In 2016, relations between Russia and the Philippines improved as Putin forged closer bilateral ties with Rodrigo Duterte.
2016: Increase in Income
Under the Putin administration, from 2000 to 2016, an increase in income in USD terms was 4.5 times, fueled by the 2000s commodities boom including record-high oil prices.
January 2017: US-Russian relations deteriorate
After Trump took office in January 2017, Putin stated that U.S.–Russian relations, already at the lowest level since the end of the Cold War, have continued to deteriorate.
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, following the election of Donald Trump.
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: Births of Grandson and Granddaughter
In 2017, Putin had a grandson through Maria and a granddaughter through Katerina.
2017: High approval rating in Vietnam
In 2017, Putin was also highly popular in some non-Western countries, such as Vietnam, where his approval rating was 89%.
2017: Russia wins right to host FIFA Confederations Cup
2017: Ghodsee's analysis in Red Hangover
In her 2017 book, Red Hangover: Legacies of Twentieth-Century Communism, Kristen Ghodsee argued that the triumphalist attitudes of Western powers after the Cold War and linking leftist political ideals with Stalinism led to neoliberalism, undermining democracy and fueling Putin's right-wing nationalism.
2017: Poll Indicates Putin Personally Responsible for Corruption
Newsweek reported in 2017 that a poll indicated that 67% held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption.
March 2018: Skripal Poisoning and Accusations
On 4 March 2018, 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. Boris Johnson said it was "overwhelmingly likely" Putin had personally ordered the poisoning.
October 2018: Most Russians Agreed That Putin Bears Full Responsibility for Problems
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: Ukrainian Orthodox Church attains autocephaly
With the attainment of autocephaly by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in December 2018 and subsequent schism of the Russian Orthodox Church from Constantinople, experts concluded that Putin's policy in post-Soviet republics backfired, leading to him "annexing Crimea, but losing Ukraine".
2018: Forbes' Dictator Accusation
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: Forbes Ranking
In 2018, Forbes ranked Putin as the second most powerful individual, acknowledging his continuing global influence.
2018: Reelected President Again
In 2018, Putin was reelected as president.
2018: Allegation of sensory room installed 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: Russians Trusting Putin Hits Historic Low
In January 2019, the percentage of Russians trusting Putin hit a then-historic low—33%.
April 2019: Record Number of Russians Willing to Emigrate
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: Friendship treaty with Mongolia signed
In September 2019, Putin and his Mongolian counterpart signed a permanent treaty on friendship, enhancing trade and cultural exchanges.
October 2019: Putin visits the United Arab Emirates
In October 2019, Putin visited the United Arab Emirates, where six agreements were struck with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, including shared investments between Russian sovereign wealth fund and the Emirati investment fund Mubadala, signing deals worth over $1.3 billion in energy, health, and advanced technology sectors.
2019: Russia Joins Paris Agreement
In 2019 Russia joined the Paris Agreement.
2019: Reported birth of twin sons
In 2019, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to twin sons by Putin.
2019: Launch of Power of Siberia
In 2019, Power of Siberia, which Putin called the "world's biggest construction project", was launched and is expected to continue for 30 years at an ultimate cost to China of $400bn.
May 2020: Putin's Approval Rating Amid COVID Crisis
In May 2020, amid the COVID crisis, Putin's approval rating was 68% when respondents were presented a list of names (closed question), and 27% when respondents were expected to name politicians they trust (open question).
June 2020: Political prisoners in Russia
As of June 2020, the Memorial Human Rights Center reported 380 political prisoners in Russia, including individuals prosecuted for political activities and involvement with banned Muslim organizations. A significant portion of these prisoners were residents of Crimea.
June 2020: Putin Publishes Essay on World War II Anniversary
On 18 June 2020, The National Interest published an essay by Putin titled "The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II". In the essay, Putin criticizes the Western historical view of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact as the start of World War II, stating that the Munich Agreement was the beginning.
September 2020: UAC Receives Largest Government Support Package
In September 2020, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) general director announced that the UAC would receive the largest-ever post-Soviet government support package for the aircraft industry in order to pay and renegotiate debt.
November 2020: Allegation of another daughter
In November 2020, an investigation by Proekt alleged that Putin has another daughter, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
December 2020: Putin's Support Among Young Russians
In December 2020, Putin's support among Russians aged 18–24 was only 20%.
2020: Belton's Account
In 2020, Catherine Belton wrote about Putin's alleged involvement in KGB coordination and support for the Red Army Faction.
2020: Putin Praises Bolsonaro
In 2020, Putin praised Jair Bolsonaro, saying, "You express the best masculine qualities", and highlighting his focus on his people's interests.
2020: Law on "foreign agents" signed
In 2020, Putin signed a law that labels individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad as "foreign agents".
2020: Supported efforts to reduce abortions
In 2020, Putin supported efforts to reduce the number of abortions instead of prohibiting it.
2020: Supported constitutional referendum
In 2020, Putin supported the Russian constitutional referendum, which defined marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
2020: Constitutional Reference to God
One of the 2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia has a constitutional reference to God.
2020: Abe's resignation
Putin and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe frequently met to discuss Japan–Russia territorial disputes, but no agreement was signed before Abe's resignation in 2020.
January 2021: Navalny's investigation into "Putin's Palace"
In January 2021, Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) released a video investigation accusing Putin of using illicit funds to construct an elaborate estate for himself, referring to it as "the world's biggest bribe." The investigation detailed the estate's size and cost, and alleged a corruption scheme involving Putin's inner circle.
April 2021: Constitutional Amendments
In April 2021, Putin signed constitutional amendments into law allowing him to run for reelection twice more.
May 2021: Putin's Voting Intentions in Moscow and Elsewhere
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 the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians
In July 2021, Putin published a lengthy article titled "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians", saying the formation of a Ukrainian state hostile to Moscow was "comparable in its consequences to the use of weapons of mass destruction against us", and it was made mandatory reading for military-political training in the Russian Armed Forces.
October 2021: Survey Finds 53% Trust Putin
A survey released in October 2021 found 53% of respondents saying they trusted Putin.
November 2021: The Economist on Putin's shift
In November 2021, The Economist noted that Putin had "shifted from autocracy to dictatorship", characterizing his increasing control and suppression of dissent.
November 2021: William Burns personal meeting with Putin
In November 2021, William Burns, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, had a personal meeting with Vladimir 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 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: Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to international condemnation and sanctions.
February 2022: 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 International Judo Federation positions
In March 2022, Vladimir Putin was removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation (IJF) due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
March 2022: Ukrainians' Unfavorable View of Putin and Russia
In March 2022, a poll indicated that 97% of Ukrainians held an unfavorable view of Putin, and 98% of Ukrainians—including 82% of ethnic Russians living in Ukraine—did not believe any part of Ukraine was rightfully part of Russia. A poll published on 30 March in Russia saw Putin's approval rating jump, from 71% in February, to 83%.
March 2022: Support for "special military operation" in Ukraine
In 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: Speculation about Putin's health
In April 2022, The Sun reported that Vladimir Putin might have Parkinson's disease based on video footage. This speculation was rejected by the Kremlin and outside medical professionals.
July 2022: CIA Director William Burns comments on Putin's health
In July 2022, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns stated that they had no evidence to suggest Vladimir Putin was unstable or in bad health. This statement was made amidst increasing media speculation about Putin's health.
September 2022: Annexation of Ukrainian Oblasts
In September 2022, Putin announced a partial mobilization and forcibly annexed four Ukrainian oblasts into Russia.
December 2022: Putin refers to the "war" in Ukraine
On 22 December 2022, Putin referred to the conflict in Ukraine as a "war" during a Security Council address, deviating from the term "Special Military Operation." Anti-Putin activists called for his prosecution under a law that penalizes referring to the conflict as a war. On 25 December, he openly declared on TV that the goal of the invasion is "to unite the Russian people".
2022: Survey Shows Putin's Unpopularity 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: Invasion of Ukraine
As of 2024, no data is available since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine regarding the reporting of Russian military emissions, which is voluntary.
2022: Russian Media Censorship Following Invasion of Ukraine
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, state-controlled TV presented the invasion as a "special military operation" and liberation mission. Roskomnadzor ordered the country's media to employ information only from state sources, banning the use of the words "war", "invasion", or "aggression" to describe the invasion.
2022: Putin regrets not launching SMO earlier
In 2022, President Putin stated that the events of 2022 began without preparation. He regrets not launching the "Special Military Operation" simultaneously with the annexation of Crimea and with more preparation.
2022: Escalation of political repressions
In 2022, Putin increased political repressions after launching his full-scale war with Ukraine, contributing to international observers deeming the 2024 election as not free or fair.
2022: Conflicting reports of childbirth
In 2022, Swiss media, citing the couple's Swiss gynecologist, wrote that Kabaeva gave birth to a boy on both occasions.
2022: Condemnation over Ukraine invasion
In 2022, following mounting civilian casualties during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden called Putin a war criminal and "murderous dictator". The Ukrainian envoy to the United Nations likened Putin to Adolf Hitler, and Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins also drew comparisons to Hitler.
2022: International condemnation of Russian invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Australian prime minister Scott Morrison condemned the invasion as "unprovoked, unjust, and illegal" and labeled Putin a "thug". New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also denounced Putin as a "bully". Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama and the Solomon Islands UN ambassador also condemned the conflict.
2022: Revocation of honorary awards in response to Ukraine invasion
In 2022, some of the honorary doctorates and other awards given to Vladimir Putin were revoked in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Anna Borshchevskaya publishes book on Putin's foreign policy
In her 2022 book, Anna Borshchevskaya summarizes Putin's main foreign policy objectives as originating from his 1999 document, emphasizing anti-Western security narratives.
March 2023: ICC Arrest Warrant
In March 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes related to child abductions during the war.
June 2023: Poll Indicates Voting Intentions for 2024 Election
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: Limited Active Support for War in Ukraine
In September 2023, Valery Fyodorov, head of the VTsIOM state pollster, stated that only 10–15% of Russians actively supported the war in Ukraine, and that "most Russians are not demanding the conquest of Kyiv or Odesa".
November 2023: Poll Indicates Voting Intentions for 2024 Election
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: Putin urges Russian women to have more children
On 28 November 2023, Putin, in a speech to the World Russian People's Council, urged Russian women to have "seven, eight, or even more children", advocating for large families to become the norm in Russia.
December 2023: Putin's Press Conference on Ukraine Negotiations
On 14 December 2023, during a press conference, President Putin stated that Russia would only negotiate with Ukraine after achieving its objectives. He also mentioned that there are "617,000" Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, implying that further mobilization is unnecessary.
2023: Increased Spending on Defense and Security
By the end of 2023, Putin planned to spend almost 40% of public expenditures on defense and security.
2023: Der Spiegel Investigation
In 2023, Der Spiegel reported that the anonymous source claiming Putin's involvement with the RAF was a fabulist.
2023: Putin on Berlusconi's death
When Berlusconi died in 2023, Putin described him as an "extraordinary man" and a "true friend".
February 2024: Interview with Tucker Carlson
Since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Putin granted only one interview to a Western journalist, Tucker Carlson, in February 2024.
March 2024: Poll Indicates Voting Intentions for 2024 Election
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, Putin was reelected to another term as president.
March 2024: 2024 Russian Presidential Election and Crocus City Hall Attack
In March 2024, Putin won the Russian presidential election with 88% of the vote, which was considered neither free nor fair by international observers due to increased political repressions following the 2022 war with Ukraine. Also in March 2024, the Crocus City Hall attack resulted in 145 deaths and 551 injuries, marking the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil since 2004.
May 2024: Inauguration and Defense Minister Replacement
In May 2024, Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia for the fifth time. He replaced Sergei Shoigu with Andrey Belousov as defense minister, signaling a shift towards a war economy and preparations for prolonged conflict.
August 2024: Prisoner Swap Involving Evan Gershkovich
In August 2024, Putin pardoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich, opposition figures Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin, and others, in a prisoner swap with Western countries. This exchange was the most extensive between Russia and the United States since the end of the Cold War, involving the release of 26 people.
September 2024: Nuclear Retaliation Warning
In September 2024, Putin warned the West that Russia would consider a nuclear retaliation if attacked with conventional weapons, deviating from the no first use doctrine. He also threatened nuclear powers supporting attacks on Russia, stating they would be considered participants in the aggression.
2024: Lack of Military Emissions Data
As of 2024, no data is available since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine regarding the reporting of Russian military emissions, which is voluntary.
2024: Putin regrets not launching SMO earlier
During the 2024 Year-End Review, President Putin expressed regret for not initiating the "Special Military Operation" simultaneously with the annexation of Crimea and with more preparation, acknowledging that the events in Crimea were spontaneous and the events of 2022 began without preparation.
2024: Presidential Election
In the 2024 Russian presidential election, Putin achieved 88% of the popular vote, with reports of irregularities, including ballot stuffing and coercion.
March 2025: Age of Vladimir Putin
In March 2025, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic characterized the 21st century as the "Age of Vladimir Putin", recognizing his significant influence and impact on global affairs.
2035: Energy Strategy to 2035
Russia's energy strategy to 2035 is mostly about burning more fossil fuels.
2036: Potential End of Presidency
The constitutional amendments signed in April 2021 potentially extend Putin's presidency to 2036.
2060: Russia's Goal to Reach Net Zero
Russia's goal is to reach net zero by 2060.
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