Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
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Vladimir Putin is the dictator of Russia and one of most powerful dictators in the world second only to the leadership of China. Anti-democracy policy spread around the world with revenue from oil and gas monopolies. Also see our articles on Russia.
Vladimir Putin Talks About Naming His Possible Successor
On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin reminded Russians that the moment would come to designate his potential successor in the Kremlin.
Putin’s Children Boosting Their Public Profiles
About his children, Vladimir Putin only states he has two daughters. Every time they emerge, it creates an unusual wink-and-nod.
Celebrities Pen Open Plea To Putin For Navalny’s Health
Several celebrities and public figures wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking with him to allow treatment for critic Alexei Navalny.
Putin Signs Law Paving Way to Rule Russia Until 2036
Under new law he signed, Putin may rule until 2036, surpassing Josef Stalin as Russia’s longest-serving leader since Peter the Great.
Russia Passes Law Letting Putin Run For President Twice More
Russia has enacted a new law that will let Vladimir Putin to run again for the presidency twice. Putin has been in power since 2000.
It’s Not Navalny and Putin. It’s Russian Democracy vs. Dictatorship
The continued focus on Navalny and Putin rather than the protest movement stifles the growth of an opposition movement in Russia.
How rich is Russia’s President Vladimir Putin?
“Putin’s Palace” rehashed the question of how rich Putin is. Hermitage Capital’s Bill Browder believes he has the answer.
Is Russia distorting GPS signals to protect Vladimir Putin?
For years Russia jammed satellite systems in the Black Sea. Recent events suggests this may have been to conceal the so-called “Putin’s Palace”.
Russia Police Double Down on Arrests During Mass Protest
Russian police forcibly and at times brutally dispersed peaceful protests, arbitrarily detaining more than 5,000 people.