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 of Russia from 2000-2008 and again from 2012 to the present. He was also Prime Minister from 1999-2000 and 2008-2012. A former intelligence officer, Putin is often considered the de facto leader of Russia since 2000, wielding significant influence over the country's domestic and foreign policy.
1940: Birth of Brother Viktor
In 1940, Putin's brother, Viktor, was born.
1941: Death of Maternal Grandmother
In 1941, Putin's maternal grandmother was killed by German occupiers of the Tver region.
1942: Death of Brother Viktor
In 1942, Putin's brother Viktor died of diphtheria and starvation during the Siege of Leningrad.
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.
1943: Stalin participates in the Tehran Conference
In 1943, Joseph Stalin participated in the Tehran Conference, which was the last time a Soviet or Russian leader had visited Iran before Putin's visit in 2007.
October 1952: Putin's Birth in Leningrad
In October 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia). He was the youngest of three children.
October 1952: Putin's Birth
In October 1952, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born. He is now a Russian politician and the current President of Russia.
September 1960: Started School
In September 1960, Putin began attending School No. 193 at Baskov Lane.
1960: US cancels a summit with Russia
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 the American Edward Snowden, who had leaked massive amounts of classified information from the NSA.
1970: Began Studying Law
In 1970, Putin started studying law at the Leningrad State University.
1972: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
According to the Kremlin, 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, Putin graduated from Leningrad State University with a degree in law.
1975: Joined the KGB
In 1975, Putin joined the KGB and began training 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, which was later alleged to have been plagiarized by Putin in his thesis.
July 1983: Putin's marriage to Lyudmila Shkrebneva
On July 28, 1983, Vladimir Putin married Lyudmila Shkrebneva.
September 1984: Sent to Moscow for Further Training
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 April 28, 1985, Vladimir Putin's daughter, Maria Putina, was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg).
1985: Posted in Dresden, East Germany
In 1985, Putin was posted in Dresden, East Germany, where he served until 1990, using a translator cover identity.
August 1986: Birth of Yekaterina Putina
On August 31, 1986, Vladimir Putin's daughter, Yekaterina Putina, was born in Dresden, East Germany (now Germany).
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 and Saving of Files
During the fall of the Berlin Wall, beginning on 9 November 1989, Putin reportedly saved the files of the Soviet Cultural Center and the KGB villa in Dresden from demonstrators and only burnt the KGB files.
1989: Confrontations with Anti-Communist Protestors
In 1989, Putin confronted East Germany's anti-communist protestors in Dresden who attempted to occupy the city's Stasi buildings.
1989: Freedom House references 1989 as a point of comparison
In 2004, Freedom House warned that Russia's retreat from freedom had reached a low point not seen since 1989 when Russia was part of the Soviet Union, highlighting the perceived decline in freedom under Putin's leadership.
May 1990: Appointment as 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 Service in Dresden
In 1990, Putin's service in Dresden, East Germany, concluded.
1990: Paris Charter produced
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 Communist East German government, Putin returned to Leningrad and worked with the International Affairs section of Leningrad State University.
1990: Kyoto Protocol Baseline
The Kyoto Protocol limits emissions to a percentage increase or decrease from 1990 levels and Russia's greenhouse-gas emissions fell well below the 1990 baseline due to a drop in economic output after the breakup of the Soviet Union, excluding emissions from land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF).
1990: Putin lived in East Germany
Vladimir Putin lived in East Germany from 1985 to 1990.
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, Putin resigned from the KGB with the rank of lieutenant colonel, on the second day of the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt.
1991: Motivations for NATO expansion
Applications from new countries willing to join NATO were driven primarily by Russian behavior in Chechnya, Transnistria, Abkhazia, the 1991 Soviet coup attempt, as well as calls to restore USSR in its previous borders by prominent Russian politicians.
1991: Resignation from the KGB
In 1991, Putin resigned from the KGB to start his political career in Saint Petersburg.
1991: End of CPSU Membership
In 1991, Putin's membership in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) ceased when the party dissolved.
1993: Car Crash Involving Wife
In 1993, Putin's wife was involved in a serious car crash, which Putin has cited as the beginning of his religious awakening.
1994: Eurasian Union concept proposed
In 1994, the president of Kazakhstan proposed the concept of a Eurasian Union, which Putin later endorsed.
August 1996: Fire at Dacha
In August 1996, a life-threatening fire burned down Putin's family dacha, contributing to his religious awakening.
1996: Retained Position Until 1996
Despite investigations from the city legislative council, Putin retained his position until 1996.
1996: Move to Moscow
In 1996, Putin moved to Moscow to join Boris Yeltsin's administration.
1996: Putin builds a dacha and establishes the Ozero cooperative
In 1996, after his dacha burned down, Putin built a new one and was joined by friends who formed the Ozero cooperative society, creating a gated community.
1997: Deputy Chief of the Presidential Staff
In 1997, Putin became deputy chief of the Presidential Staff.
1997: Received Degree in Economics
In 1997, Putin received a degree in economics from Saint Petersburg Mining University, focusing on energy dependencies and foreign policy.
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: Director of the FSB
In 1998, President Boris Yeltsin appointed Putin as director of the FSB.
August 1999: Appointment as Prime Minister
In August 1999, Putin was appointed as the Prime Minister of Russia.
December 1999: De Facto Leader
As of 31 December 1999, Reuters and The Washington Post have called Vladimir Putin the de facto leader of Russia.
December 1999: Publication of "Russia at the Turn of the Millennium"
In December 1999, Putin's document "Russia at the Turn of the Millennium" was published, outlining his foreign policy objectives, including the idea that Russia has unique values and is in danger of losing its unity, driving anti-Western security narratives.
1999: Putin begins systematically punishing journalists
Beginning in 1999, Putin allegedly began systematically punishing journalists who challenged his official point of view, according to Scott Gehlbach.
1999: Prime Minister Appointment
In 1999, Vladimir Putin became the Prime Minister of Russia.
1999: Putin Describes Communism
In 1999, Vladimir Putin characterized communism as "a blind alley, far away from the mainstream of civilization." By the autumn of 1999, Putin had surpassed Zyuganov as the leading candidate in the polls for the upcoming 2000 presidential election.
1999: Reform Years of First Term
Sergey Guriyev identified the years 1999-2003 as the "reform" years of Vladimir Putin's first term.
March 2000: Election to First Presidential Term
In March 2000, Putin was elected to his first term as president of Russia after Yeltsin's resignation.
March 2000: Won Presidential Election
In March 2000, Putin, endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor, capitalized on his law-and-order reputation and won the presidential election.
May 2000: Putin visits Tashkent
In May 2000, Putin visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a significant improvement in relations after a period of lukewarm ties under Yeltsin and Islam Karimov, who had distanced himself from Moscow.
May 2000: Creation of Federal Districts
On May 13, 2000, Vladimir Putin issued a decree organizing the 89 federal subjects of Russia into seven administrative federal districts, appointing a presidential envoy for each district, aimed at creating a vertical power structure.
May 2000: Inaugurated as President
On May 7, 2000, Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia.
July 2000: Putin meets Kim Jong Il in North Korea
In July 2000, Putin became the first Russian or Soviet leader to visit North Korea, meeting with Kim Jong Il shortly after visiting South Korea.
July 2000: Right to Dismiss Federal Subject Heads
In July 2000, Vladimir Putin gained the right to dismiss the heads of the 89 federal subjects according to a law proposed by Putin and approved by the Federal Assembly of Russia.
2000: Putin re-establishes ties with Cuba
Earlier in 2000, Putin had re-established stronger ties with Fidel Castro's Cuba.
2000: Co-authors Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin
In 2000, Putin co-authored a book titled "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin" in Russian.
2000: Litvinenko Managed Presidential Campaign
In 2000, Vladimir Litvinenko managed Putin's presidential election campaign in St Petersburg.
2000: First Presidential Term
In 2000, Vladimir Putin began his first term as President of Russia.
2000: Launch of Socio-Economic Development Programme
In 2000, Vladimir Putin launched the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010".
2000: Putin elected President
In 2000, Vladimir Putin was elected as President of Russia.
2000: Presidential Election
In 2000, Zyuganov was the frontrunner for the first round of the presidential election.
2000: Putin's approval rating reaches 62%
In January 2013, at the time of the 2011-2013 Russian protests, Putin's rating fell to 62%, the lowest since 2000.
2001: Putin's good relations with George W. Bush after 9/11
After the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. in 2001, Putin had good relations with the American President George W. Bush, and many Western European leaders.
2001: Civilian Honors Awarded
Since 2001, at least fifteen countries have awarded Vladimir Putin civilian honors.
December 2002: Putin and Hu Jintao hold their first meeting
In December 2002, Putin and Chinese leader Hu Jintao held their first meeting, initiating a period of strengthened Sino-Russian relations.
2002: Otto von Habsburg criticizes Putin
In 2002, Otto von Habsburg, the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary, criticized Putin in a newspaper interview, calling him an "international threat".
March 2003: Birth of Elizaveta Rozova
In March 2003, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, was born, allegedly the daughter of Vladimir Putin with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
2003: Otto von Habsburg warns of Putin
In 2003, Otto von Habsburg warned of Putin in a speech, describing him as "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 took place in Georgia, leading to frictions in relations with Russia.
2003: End of the Reform Years
Sergey Guriyev identified 2003 as the end of the "reform" years of Vladimir Putin's first term.
December 2004: Putin criticizes Rose and Orange revolutions
In December 2004, Putin criticized the Rose and Orange revolutions, stating that "If you have permanent revolutions, you risk plunging the post-Soviet space into endless conflict."
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: Co-authors Judo: History, Theory, Practice
In 2004, Putin co-authored a book titled "Judo: History, Theory, Practice" in English.
2004: Re-election as President
In 2004, Putin was reelected as president of Russia for a second term.
2004: Litvinenko Managed Presidential Campaign Again
In 2004, Vladimir Litvinenko again managed Putin's presidential election campaigns in St Petersburg.
2004: Signing of Kyoto Protocol Treaty
In 2004, Vladimir Putin signed the Kyoto Protocol treaty designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2004: Change in Election of Governors
In 2004, the direct election of governors by popular vote was replaced with a system where they would be nominated by the president and approved or disapproved by regional legislatures.
2004: Statist Years of Second Term
Sergey Guriyev identified the years 2004 to the first half of 2008 as the "statist" years of Vladimir Putin's second term.
2005: Repayment of Soviet Union Debts
By 2005, a fund for oil revenue allowed Russia to repay the Soviet Union's debts.
2005: Otto von Habsburg speech about Putin
In 2005, Otto von Habsburg gave a speech, referring to Putin as a "stone cold technocrat".
2005: Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan
In 2005, the Tulip Revolution took place in Kyrgyzstan, leading to frictions in relations with Russia.
2005: Russia listed as "not free"
Since 2005, Freedom House has listed Russia as being "not free", citing democratic backsliding during Putin's tenure.
2006: Putin kisses boy's stomach
In 2006, Putin lifted the shirt of a boy to kiss his stomach without permission, an incident that Tatiana Mikhailova cites as an example of Putin's image building attempt.
2006: Launch of Industry Consolidation Programme
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
Putin's reported 2006 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, who became an MI6 agent in 2003.
January 2007: Putin favors a democratic multipolar world
In a January 2007 interview, Putin stated that Russia supports a democratic multipolar world and the strengthening of international law systems.
February 2007: Putin criticizes US dominance in Munich Speech
In February 2007, Putin delivered what became known as the Munich Speech, criticizing the United States' monopolistic dominance in global relations and "almost uncontained hyper use of force in international relations". He argued that this policy stimulated an arms race and that no one felt safe due to the lack of a protective international law.
May 2007: Act of Canonical Communion
On May 17, 2007, Vladimir Putin took an active personal part in promoting 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 the 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's counterproposal on missile shield declined
On 7 June 2007, Putin presented President George W. Bush with a counterproposal regarding the U.S. missile shield in Europe, which was ultimately declined.
August 2007: Russian expedition Arktika 2007 plants flag on seabed at North Pole
In August 2007, the Russian expedition Arktika 2007, as part of research related to the 2001 Russian territorial extension claim, planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole, marking Russia's increasing territorial claims in the Arctic.
September 2007: Putin visits Indonesia and Australia, signs uranium trade deal
In September 2007, Putin visited Indonesia, the first Russian leader to do so in over 50 years. In the same month, Putin also attended the APEC meeting held in Sydney, Australia, where he signed a uranium trade deal for Australia to sell uranium to Russia, which marked the first visit by a Russian president to Australia.
October 2007: Putin visits Iran for Caspian Summit
In October 2007, Putin visited Iran to participate in the Second Caspian Summit in Tehran, marking the first visit of a Soviet or Russian leader to Iran since Joseph Stalin in 1943. At a press conference after the summit Putin said that "all our (Caspian) states have the right to develop their peaceful nuclear programmes without any restrictions".
December 2007: Russia suspends participation in treaty
On 11 December 2007, Russia suspended its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty.
December 2007: Major Navy Sortie into Mediterranean
On December 5, 2007, Russian defense minister Anatoliy Serdyukov announced during his meeting with Vladimir Putin that 11 ships, including the aircraft carrier Kuznetsov, would take part in the first major navy sortie into the Mediterranean since Soviet times.
2007: Prediction of Becoming One of the World's Five Largest Economies
According to Meduza, since 2007, Vladimir Putin has predicted on several occasions that Russia will become one of the world's five largest economies.
2007: Wen Jiabao quips about meetings with Dimitry Medvedev
In 2007, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao quipped that "We didn't even use prepared speeches" in meetings with Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, highlighting the close relationship between the two countries.
2007: Putin visits Indonesia and signs 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: Putin leads successful effort for Sochi to host 2014 Winter Olympics
In 2007, Putin led a successful effort on behalf of Sochi to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2014 Winter Paralympics, the first Winter Olympic Games ever hosted by Russia.
2007: Putin named Time Person of the Year
In 2007, Putin was the Time Person of the Year.
2007: CIA estimate of Putin's wealth
In 2007, the CIA estimated Putin's wealth to be around $40 billion, contributing to contradictory claims about his fortune analyzed by Polygraph.info.
2007: Diplomatic expulsions between Russia and the UK
In 2007, the crisis in relations between Russia and the UK 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 Alexander Litvinenko. Russia expelled UK diplomats and took other retaliatory steps.
2007: Komsomolskaya Pravda publishes "Be Like Putin" photo
In 2007, the tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda published a huge photograph of a shirtless Putin vacationing in the Siberian mountains under the headline "Be Like Putin", contributing to his cult of personality.
2007: Putin's Beliefs
In 2007, when asked about his belief in God, Putin stated that he has beliefs he prefers not to share publicly due to his position.
February 2008: Putin Opposes Kosovo's Independence
On 17 February 2008, Putin opposed Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia, warning that it would destabilize international relations. He described the recognition of Kosovo's independence by major world powers as "a terrible precedent, which will de facto blow apart the whole system of international relations, developed not over decades, but over centuries".
April 2008: Putin visits Libya
In April 2008, Putin became the first Russian president to visit Libya.
April 2008: Report of Putin's divorce and engagement to Alina Kabaeva
In April 2008, the Moskovsky Korrespondent reported that Putin had divorced Lyudmila and was engaged to marry Alina Kabaeva, which was subsequently denied and the newspaper shut down.
August 2008: Georgian military defeated in South Ossetia War
In August 2008, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili attempted to regain control over South Ossetia. However, the Georgian military was soon defeated in the resulting 2008 South Ossetia War after regular Russian forces entered South Ossetia and then other parts of Georgia, opening a second front in Abkhazia with Abkhazian forces.
2008: Appointment as Prime Minister Under Medvedev
In 2008, Putin served as prime minister under Dmitry Medvedev due to constitutional term limits.
2008: Term as Prime Minister
In 2008, Vladimir Putin began another term as Prime Minister of Russia.
2008: Putin's warning at NATO-Russia summit
In 2008, at a NATO-Russia summit, Putin allegedly declared that if Ukraine joined NATO, Russia might annex Eastern Ukraine and Crimea. During the summit in 2008, he also told U.S. President George W. Bush that "Ukraine is not even a state!".
2008: Abandonment of Development Programme
In 2008, the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010" was abandoned when it was 30% complete.
2008: Kazan wins bid for 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 identified the second half of 2008 to 2013 as the period of world economic crisis and recovery.
2009: Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state
Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state from 2009 to 2013.
2009: Putin gives away Blancpain watches
In 2009, Putin gave away watches valued at thousands of dollars as gifts, including a Blancpain watch to a Siberian boy and another to a factory worker.
2010: End Date of Socio-Economic Development Programme
In 2010, the "Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation for the Period 2000–2010" was to conclude, but it was abandoned in 2008 when it was 30% complete.
November 2011: Agreement signed to establish Eurasian Union
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; the two leaders often described their relationship as a close friendship, continuing to organize bilateral meetings even after Berlusconi's resignation in November 2011.
2011: Russia boosts relations with Vietnam
2011: Putin condemns foreign intervention in Libya
In 2011, Putin condemned the foreign military intervention in Libya, referring to the UN resolution as "defective and flawed", and called the death of Muammar Gaddafi a "planned murder" by the US.
2011: Photographs from inside the palace were leaked onto the Internet
In 2011, photographs from inside the palace were leaked onto the Internet.
2011: Russian Protests
In January 2013, at the time of the 2011-2013 Russian protests, Putin's rating fell to 62%, the lowest since 2000.
2011: Ramzan Kadyrov statement about Putin
Prior to 2011, Chechen Republic head and Putin supporter, Ramzan Kadyrov, stated that Putin saved both the Chechen people and Russia.
2011: Russia rated as "authoritarian"
Since 2011, The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Russia as "authoritarian", a shift from its previous classification as a "hybrid regime".
2011: Putin criticizes NATO intervention in Libya
The NATO-led military intervention in Libya in 2011 prompted a widespread wave of criticism from several world leaders, including Putin, who said that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 is "defective and flawed", adding: "It allows everything. It resembles medieval calls for crusades".
May 2012: Putin reelected as president and Human Rights Watch report criticizes restrictive laws
In May 2012, Putin was reelected as president, and Human Rights Watch issued a report, Laws of Attrition, criticizing the enactment of restrictive laws in Russia, including the "foreign agents" law, the treason law, and the assembly law, which penalize dissent.
June 2012: Putin rejects Hollande's call for Assad to step down
In June 2012, in Paris, Putin rejected the statement of French president François Hollande, who called on Bashar al-Assad to step down, and argued that anti-regime militants were responsible for much of the bloodshed in Syria.
August 2012: Russia Joined the World Trade Organization
In August 2012, Russia joined the World Trade Organization.
August 2012: Critics list Putin's residences
In August 2012, critics of Putin listed the ownership of 20 villas and palaces, nine of which were built during Putin's 12 years in power.
2012: Resumption of Presidency
After Putin resumed the presidency in 2012, his rule is best described as 'manual management'.
2012: Gessen's Biography of Putin
In 2012, Masha Gessen wrote a biography of Putin, describing Putin and his colleagues were reduced mainly to collecting press clippings.
2012: Patriarch Kirill endorses Putin's election
In 2012, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, endorsed Putin's election, describing his terms as "a miracle of God," marking a close collaboration between Putin and the Church.
2012: Birth of Putin's grandson
In 2012, Putin had a grandson through Maria.
2012: Putin's reported income
In 2012, Putin reported an income of 3.6 million rubles ($270,000).
2012: Return to Presidency After Election
In 2012, Putin returned to the presidency of Russia following an election marked by fraud allegations and protests.
2012: Awarded Eighth Dan in Judo
In 2012, Putin was awarded the eighth dan of the black belt in judo, becoming the first Russian to achieve this status.
2012: Adoption of "foreign agent" legislation
In 2012, Russia adopted the initial "foreign agent" legislation, which would later be expanded in 2020 under Putin's leadership.
2012: Allegations about "Putin's Palace"
In 2012, Sergei Kolesnikov alleged that he had been ordered to oversee the building of "Putin's Palace", a mansion near the Black Sea, with state funds used for its construction and security.
2012: Crackdown extends to liberal media after Putin's return to the Kremlin
In 2012, after Putin's return to the Kremlin, the crackdown on media freedom extended to the liberal media, which had previously been allowed to operate fairly independently.
2012: Izborsky Club founded
In 2012, the Izborsky Club was founded by Alexander Prokhanov, emphasizing Russian nationalism, the restoration of Russia's historical greatness, and opposition to liberal ideas and policies, as part of Putin's promotion of conservative policies.
2012: Mass Protests Against Election Falsification
The period after 2012 saw mass protests against the falsification of elections, censorship, and the 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 rating fell to 62%, the lowest since 2000.
June 2013: Putin and Lyudmila announce the end of their marriage
On June 6, 2013, Putin and Lyudmila announced that their marriage was over.
September 2013: Putin urges caution against US intervention in Syria
On 11 September 2013, The New York Times published an op-ed by Putin urging caution against US intervention in Syria and criticizing American exceptionalism.
2013: Forbes ranks Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual
Forbes ranked him the World's Most Powerful Individual every year from 2013 to 2016.
2013: Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state
Hillary Clinton served as U.S. secretary of state from 2009 to 2013.
2013: Putin states gay athletes will not face discrimination at Sochi Winter Olympics
In 2013, Putin stated that gay athletes would not face any discrimination at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
2013: Russia ranked low in press freedom by Reporters Without Borders
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 prosecute those who murdered journalists.
2013: Russia as One of the Five Biggest Economies
In 2013, Vladimir Putin stated that 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: Putin remarks on special relationship with China during Xi Jinping's visit
In 2013, on the eve of a state visit to Moscow by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Putin remarked that the two nations were forging a special relationship.
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 the American Edward Snowden, who had leaked massive amounts of classified information from the NSA.
2013: End of Crisis Recovery Period
Sergey Guriyev identified 2013 as the end of the period of world economic crisis and recovery.
February 2014: Putin's statements after Crimea annexation
Following the Russian annexation of Crimea, in February 2014, Putin stated that Ukraine includes "regions of Russia's historic south" and "was created on a whim by the Bolsheviks". He also declared that the ousting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014 was orchestrated by the West to weaken Russia, accusing Western partners of acting "rudely, irresponsibly and unprofessionally" and characterizing the new Ukrainian leaders as "nationalists, neo-Nazis, Russophobes and anti-Semites".
March 2014: Russian Federation Annexes Crimea
Following the Revolution of Dignity, in March 2014, the Russian Federation annexed Crimea. According to Putin, in March 2014, this was done because "Crimea has always been and remains an inseparable part of Russia."
March 2014: Putin uses Kosovo's declaration as justification for recognizing Crimea's 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: Divorce of Putin and Lyudmila finalized
On April 1, 2014, the Kremlin confirmed that the divorce of Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila had been finalized.
July 2014: Putin's speech during armed insurgency in Eastern Ukraine
In July 2014, during a Russian-supported armed insurgency in Eastern Ukraine, Putin stated he would use Russia's "entire arsenal of available means" up to "operations under international humanitarian law and the right of self-defense" to protect Russian speakers outside Russia.
August 2014: Putin's approval rating reaches 87%
In a context of increased diplomatic isolation and international sanctions on Russian officials prompted by the Russo-Ukrainian war, Putin's approval rating reached 87% in August 2014.
August 2014: Putin's 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 Konni
In 2014, Konni, one of the dogs Putin received from national leaders, died.
2014: Awarded Eighth-Degree Karate Black Belt
In 2014, Putin was awarded an eighth-degree black belt in karate.
2014: Annexation of Crimea
In 2014, Putin's tenure included 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 in a meeting between the two countries.
2014: Russia suspended from G8
In 2014, Russia was suspended from the G8 group as a result of its annexation of Crimea. Putin gave a speech highly critical of the United States, accusing them of destabilizing world order and trying to "reshape the world" to its own benefit.
2014: Sochi hosts 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
In 2014, Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
2014: Henry Kissinger on Putin
In 2014, former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger wrote that the West has demonized Putin.
January 2015: Eurasian Union established
On 1 January 2015, the Eurasian Union was officially established.
February 2015: John Kornblum article
In February 2015, former U.S. ambassador to Germany John Kornblum wrote an article in The Wall Street Journal.
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: Putin's statement on Ukrainian culture and literature
In late December 2015, after making a similar statement about Russian and Ukrainian peoples being one, 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
In 2015, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to a daughter by Putin; this report was denied.
2015: Putin mobilizes military support for Assad regime
In 2015, Putin took a stronger pro-Assad stance and mobilized military support for the regime in Syria, increasing Russian influence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
2015: Putin tops Time's Most Influential People List
In 2015, he was No. 1 on the Time's Most Influential People List.
2015: Larry Diamond opinion on Russia
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, a former British High Court judge.
January 2016: Owen Report published
The Owen report, published on 21 January 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
In April 2016, the Panama Papers leak revealed that close associates of Putin owned offshore companies worth US$2 billion in total.
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 officials state Putin approved email hacking and cyber attacks
In December 2016, US intelligence officials stated that Putin approved the email hacking and cyber attacks during the U.S. election, against the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. 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.
2016: Forbes ranks Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual
Forbes ranked him the World's Most Powerful Individual every year from 2013 to 2016.
2016: Increase in Income
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: Praise from World Jewish Congress President
In 2016, Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, 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: Putin called the "Tsar of corruption"
In 2016, opposition activist and blogger Alexei Navalny described Putin as the "Tsar of corruption".
2016: Russia and the Philippines boost relations
In 2016, the relations between Russia and the Philippines received a boost as Putin forged closer bilateral ties with his Filipino counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte.
January 2017: Deterioration of U.S. - Russian relations after Trump takes office
Putin 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.
2017: Publication of "Red Hangover: Legacies of Twentieth-Century Communism"
In 2017, Kristen Ghodsee argued in her book "Red Hangover: Legacies of Twentieth-Century Communism" that the triumphalist attitudes of Western powers and the association of leftist ideals with Stalinism allowed neoliberalism to undermine democratic institutions in the former Eastern Bloc, contributing to the rise of Putin's nationalism.
2017: Newsweek reports poll shows Putin responsible for corruption
In 2017, Newsweek reported that a poll "indicated that 67% held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption".
2017: Putin criticizes violence in Myanmar against Rohingya minorities
In 2017, Putin criticized violence in Myanmar against the Rohingya minorities.
2017: Russia dispatches 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: Birth of grandchildren through Maria and Katerina
In 2017, Putin had a grandson through Maria and reportedly a granddaughter through Katerina.
2017: Russia hosts FIFA Confederations Cup
March 2018: Sergei Skripal poisoning and diplomatic fallout
In March 2018, former double agent Sergei Skripal was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, leading to accusations against the Russian state and the expulsion of diplomats between the UK and Russia. British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said it was "overwhelmingly likely" Putin had personally ordered the poisoning of Skripal.
October 2018: Russians agree Putin bears responsibility for the country's 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".
December 2018: Ukrainian Orthodox Church attains autocephaly
In December 2018, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church attained autocephaly, leading to a schism with the Russian Orthodox Church from Constantinople. Experts concluded that Putin's forceful engagement in post-Soviet republics backfired, resulting in him "annexing Crimea, but losing Ukraine," and causing other post-Soviet countries to approach Russia with greater caution.
2018: Forbes: Putin's Actions are those of a Dictator
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 ranks Putin the second most powerful individual
In 2018, Forbes ranked Putin the second most powerful individual.
2018: Re-election as President
In 2018, Putin was reelected as president of Russia for another term.
2018: Sensory Room Allegation
In 2018, the Russian political magazine Sobesednik alleged that Putin had a sensory room installed in his private residence in the Novgorod Oblast.
January 2019: Russians trusting Putin hit a then-historic low
In January 2019, the percentage of Russians trusting Putin hit a then-historic low—33%.
September 2019: Putin and Mongolian counterpart sign friendship treaty
In September 2019, Putin and his Mongolian counterpart signed a permanent treaty on friendship between the two states, 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. The two nations signed deals worth over $1.3bn in the energy, health, and advanced technology sectors.
2019: Reported birth of twin sons by Putin and Kabaeva
In 2019, Kabaeva reportedly gave birth to twin sons by Putin.
2019: Russia Joined the Paris Agreement
In 2019, Russia joined the Paris Agreement.
2019: Launch of Power of Siberia
In 2019, the Power of Siberia, which Putin has called the "world's biggest construction project", was launched and is expected to continue for 30 years.
May 2020: Putin's approval rating dips amid COVID crisis
In May 2020, amid the COVID crisis, Putin's approval rating was 68% when respondents were presented a list of names, and 27% when respondents were expected to name politicians they trust.
June 2020: Memorial Human Rights Center reports 380 political prisoners in Russia
As of June 2020, the Memorial Human Rights Center reported that there were 380 political prisoners in Russia, including individuals prosecuted for political activities or involvement with banned Muslim organizations, with a significant portion residing in Crimea.
September 2020: Government Support Package for UAC
In September 2020, the UAC general director announced that the UAC would receive the largest-ever post-Soviet government support package for the aircraft industry to pay and renegotiate the debt.
November 2020: Investigation into Putin's alleged daughter
An investigation by Proekt published in November 2020 alleged that Putin has another daughter, Elizaveta, also known as Luiza Rozova, with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
2020: Belton's Account of Putin's KGB Involvement
In 2020, Catherine Belton wrote that the downplaying was actually a cover for Putin's involvement in KGB coordination and support for the terrorist Red Army Faction (RAF).
2020: Abe resigns without signing agreement on Japan-Russia territorial disputes.
In 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigned from his position in Japan before an agreement was signed between Japan and Russia regarding territorial disputes.
2020: Putin praises Bolsonaro
In 2020, Putin praised Jair Bolsonaro, noting his focus on his people and country.
2020: Putin signs law on labeling individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad as "foreign agents"
In 2020, Putin signed a law expanding the "foreign agent" legislation adopted in 2012, requiring individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad to be labeled as "foreign agents."
2020: Putin supports efforts to reduce abortion numbers
In 2020, Putin supported efforts to reduce the number of abortions in Russia instead of prohibiting it.
2020: Putin supports constitutional referendum 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: Amendment to the Constitution of Russia
One of the 2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia directly refers to belief in God.
January 2021: Navalny Investigation Accuses Putin of Corruption
In January 2021, Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation released a video investigation accusing Putin of using fraudulently obtained funds to build a massive estate, alleging it cost over 100 billion rubles ($1.35 billion) and is 39 times the size of Monaco.
April 2021: Constitutional Amendments Signed into Law
In April 2021, Putin signed constitutional amendments into law after a referendum. One amendment allows him to run for reelection twice more, potentially extending his presidency to 2036.
July 2021: Putin publishes article on unity of Russians and Ukrainians
In July 2021, Putin published a lengthy article titled "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians," revisiting earlier themes. He described the formation of a Ukrainian state hostile to Moscow as "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.
November 2021: The Economist: Putin shifted to dictatorship
In November 2021, The Economist noted that Putin had "shifted from autocracy to dictatorship".
November 2021: Burns met Putin in person
In November 2021, William Burns, the then U.S. ambassador to Russia, had a personal meeting with Putin.
February 2022: Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, during his fourth presidential term, Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, resulting in international condemnation and expanded sanctions.
February 2022: Survey finds support for "special military operation" in Ukraine
In late February 2022, a survey conducted by Russian Field found that 59% of respondents supported the "special military operation" in Ukraine. A poll published on 30 March in Russia saw Putin's approval rating jump, from 71% in February, to 83%.
March 2022: Putin's approval rating jumps amid war censorship
In March 2022 a poll published in Russia saw Putin's approval rating jump from 71% in February to 83%, though experts warned that the figures may not accurately reflect the public mood due to war censorship.
March 2022: Removed from IJF Positions
In March 2022, Putin was removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation (IJF) due to the Russo-Ukrainian war.
April 2022: Parkinson's Disease Speculation
In April 2022, The Sun newspaper reported speculations, not medically supported, that Putin may have Parkinson's disease based on video footage.
July 2022: CIA Director Statement on Putin's Health
In July 2022, CIA Director William Burns stated that there was no evidence to suggest Putin was unstable or in bad health, amidst increasing media speculation.
September 2022: Partial Mobilization and Annexation of Ukrainian Oblasts
In September 2022, Putin announced a partial mobilization and forcibly annexed four Ukrainian oblasts into Russia.
December 2022: Putin acknowledges the "war" in Ukraine
On 22 December 2022, Putin addressed the Security Council, referring to the fighting in Ukraine as a "war" instead of using the term "Special Military Operation." Anti-Putin activists called for his prosecution for breaking a law that prohibits calling the Special Military Operation a war, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in jail. On 25 December 2022, he openly declared in a TV interview that the goal of the invasion is "to unite the Russian people".
2022: Honorary Doctorates Revoked
After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, some honorary doctorates and awards previously given to Putin were revoked.
2022: Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As of 2024, no data is available on Russian military emissions since before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Putin expresses regret over timing of "Special Military Operation"
During the 2024 Year-End Review, President Putin expressed regret that the "Special Military Operation" was not launched simultaneously with the annexation of Crimea and without sufficient preparation, stating "This decision, which was made at the beginning of 2022, should have been made earlier. That's the first thing. Secondly, we should have started preparing, including for the SMO. The events in Crimea were spontaneous. The events of 2022 also began without preparation. But why did we start? Because it was impossible to stand still and endure any longer".
2022: Increased Repressions After War
In 2022, Putin increased political repressions after launching his full-scale war with Ukraine.
2022: Swiss media reports on Kabaeva's childbirths
In 2022, Swiss media, citing the couple's Swiss gynecologist, wrote that on both occasions Kabaeva gave birth to a boy.
2022: Last Talks with Ukraine
In early 2022, it was the last time Russian and Ukrainian delegations held direct talks until May 15, 2025.
2022: Anna Borshchevskaya summarizes Putin's foreign policy objectives
In her 2022 book, Anna Borshchevskaya summarized Putin's main foreign policy objectives as originating in his 1999 document, which appeared on the government's website, "Russia at the Turn of the Millennium".
February 2023: Russia suspends participation in New START treaty
In February 2023, Putin suspended Russia's participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty with the United States.
March 2023: International Criminal Court Arrest Warrant
In March 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes related to illegal child abductions during the war.
September 2023: VTsIOM pollster reports low active support for the war in Russia
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: Putin urges Russian women to have "seven, eight, or even more children"
On 28 November 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".
2023: Planned Public Expenditure 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, Der Spiegel reported that the anonymous source had never been an RAF member and is "considered a notorious fabulist" with "several previous convictions, including for making false statements."
2023: Putin's reaction to Berlusconi's death
When Berlusconi died in 2023, Putin described him as an "extraordinary man" and a "true friend".
February 2024: Putin grants interview to Tucker Carlson
In February 2024, following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Putin granted an interview to Tucker Carlson, marking his first interview with a Western journalist since the invasion.
March 2024: Re-election to Another Presidential Term
In March 2024, Putin was re-elected to another presidential term.
March 2024: Crocus City Hall Attack and Election
On March 22, 2024, the Crocus City Hall attack resulted in 145 deaths and 551 injuries, marking the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil since 2004. Also in March 2024, Putin won the Russian presidential election with 88% of the vote, which international observers considered neither free nor fair.
May 2024: Inauguration and Defense Minister Replacement
On May 7, 2024, Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia for the fifth time. During this time, Sergei Shoigu was replaced by Andrey Belousov as defense minister, a move perceived as transforming the economy into a war economy in preparation for a prolonged conflict.
August 2024: Putin pardons Gershkovich and others in prisoner swap
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, marking the most extensive exchange between Russia and the United States since the end of the Cold War.
September 2024: Nuclear Retaliation Warning
In September 2024, Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia would consider nuclear retaliation if attacked with conventional weapons, deviating from the no first use doctrine. He threatened nuclear powers against supporting attacks on Russia.
2024: Lack of Military Emissions Data
As of 2024, no data is available on Russian military emissions since before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2024: Putin expresses regret over timing of "Special Military Operation"
During the 2024 Year-End Review, President Putin expressed regret that the "Special Military Operation" was not launched simultaneously with the annexation of Crimea and without sufficient preparation, stating "This decision, which was made at the beginning of 2022, should have been made earlier. That's the first thing. Secondly, we should have started preparing, including for the SMO. The events in Crimea were spontaneous. The events of 2022 also began without preparation. But why did we start? Because it was impossible to stand still and endure any longer".
2024: Putin wins presidential election with 88% of vote
In the 2024 Russian presidential election, Putin achieved 88% of the popular vote, with reports of irregularities including ballot stuffing and coercion.
March 2025: Franklin Foer calls the 21st century the "Age of Vladimir Putin"
In March 2025, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic declared that the 21st century was the "Age of Vladimir Putin".
May 2025: Novak's Coal Industry Bailout Plan Approved
In May 2025, Vladimir Putin approved Alexander Novak's coal industry bailout plan.
May 2025: Direct Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
On May 15, 2025, Russian and Ukrainian delegations held direct talks in Istanbul for the first time since early 2022. Putin conditioned peace on Ukraine abandoning four partially occupied regions, a concession Ukraine rejected, and listed demands seen as undermining Ukraine's sovereignty. He rejected calls for a ceasefire and escalated attacks.
June 2025: Condemnation of Trump's Strikes and Russian Strikes Against Ukraine
On June 22, 2025, Vladimir Putin condemned Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an "unprovoked act of aggression", while simultaneously authorizing Russian strikes against Ukraine.
July 2025: Estimated Russian Casualties in War with Ukraine
As of July 2025, it was estimated that Russian casualties in the war with Ukraine were approximately 1 million.
October 2025: Sanctions and Territorial Demands
In October 2025, Vladimir Putin stated that the United States government's sanctions against Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, would not force him to end the war in Ukraine. He also demanded that Ukraine cede territory in the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for a peace deal.
2035: Energy Strategy to 2035
Russia's energy strategy to 2035 is mostly about burning more fossil fuels.
2036: Potential End of Extended Presidency
In 2036, Putin's presidency could potentially extend to this year, depending on the constitutional amendments allowing him to run for reelection.
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