Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician who has been a dominant figure in Russian politics for over two decades. He served as the President of Russia from 1999 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, before returning to the presidency in 2012. Since then, he has remained in power, winning subsequent presidential elections. Under Putin’s leadership, Russia has been involved in various international conflicts and controversies, including the annexation of Crimea, military intervention in Syria, and allegations of interference in foreign elections.
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