#President Putin

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can you recommend any bios on putin?

Sure. I haven't read a ton of books about Putin/Russia, but there are four books in particular that I have and felt were really good.

•Putin by Philip Short (BOOK | KINDLE | AUDIO) This 2022 title is the most recent book I can personally recommend and the only one published since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Short also wrote two other great books on autocrats that I'd suggest checking out -- Pol Pot: Anatomy of a Nightmare, and Mao: The Man Who Made China.

•The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin by Steven Lee Myers (BOOK | KINDLE | AUDIO) Myers, who has been reporting from around the world for decades for the New York Times, published this book in 2015 and it reveals a closer and more-detailed look at Putin the person than outsiders have ever had before.

•The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin by Masha Gessen (BOOK | KINDLE | AUDIO) Born in Russia and now an American citizen, Gessen, who is now known as M. Gessen is a prominent critic of Putin's rule. They examine how a relatively low-level, seemingly unimpressive KGB operative somehow rose to become Boris Yeltsin's hand-picked successor and one of the most powerful people of the 21st century.

•Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser (BOOK | KINDLE) I make a point of getting every book written by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, whether it's something the married couple has written together or the many books they've written on their own. Published in 2007, after Baker and Glasser finished serving as chiefs of the Washington Post's Moscow bureau in the early years of Putin's first stretch in the Russian Presidency, this book focuses on how Putin impacted a Russia that was rapidly undergoing drastic changes in the 15 years since the Soviet Union collapsed and the backsliding from the delicate form of democracy that Boris Yeltsin had attempted to implement after the end of the Cold War.

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[Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks about Ukrainian attacks on civilians in Donetsk City and Bolgorod city-center on New Year's Eve and Day.]

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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN RESPONDS TO UKRAINIAN STRIKES ON BOLGOROD AND DONETSK CITY

Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to Ukraine's New Year's Day strikes targeting Donetsk City while visiting the Vishnevsky Military hospital and speaking with soldiers wounded in the Special Military Operation in Ukraine.

While making rounds speaking with soldiers and answering questions from reporters, President Putin broached the topic of Ukraine's recent missile strikes targeting the city center of Bolgorod and then again in Donetsk City overnight on New Year's Day.

“What just happened in Belgorod is, of course, a terrorist act. Why? Because, under the cover of two Vilkha missiles they fired from multiple launch rocket systems, right in the center of the city, where people are walking in front of for the New year," President Putin said.

“Should we respond in this way? Of course, we can hit squares in Kiev or any other city. There are children walking, mothers with strollers. I understand, everything is boiling inside me."

Pointing to the terrorist nature of the attack, Putin added, "I want to ask you: Do we need to do such things? Hit city-center squares?"

President Putin, emphasizing that Russian Forces focus on military targets rather than civilian ones, added, “And that’s what we do. We strike with high-precision weapons at places where [military] decisions are made, at places where military personnel, mercenaries gather, at other centers of this kind, at military facilities, first of all. And they are quite sensitive, these strikes."

Putin added that in launching these terroristic strikes aimed at civilians, the Kiev regime is trying to intimidate Moscow, and induce fear and uncertainty in the Russian population.

“We, for our part, will increase the strikes that I mentioned. Not a single crime of this kind - and this is, of course, a crime against the civilian population - will go unpunished, one hundred percent, there can be no doubt,” Putin assured.

Pointing to Western assistance to Ukraine, Putin added "The point is not that they help our enemy, but they are our enemy. They solve their own problems with [Ukrainian] hands, that’s what it’s all about."

Putin emphasized that ordinary Ukrainians were not their enemies, but that the collective West wants to destroy Russian sovereignty and to inflict a strategic defeat on the Russian Federation, and pointed out that Western elites have wanted to split the Federation into five parts for many years.

“That’s why they nurtured the so-called Kiev regime for quite a long time. It was precisely in order to create this conflict. Unfortunately for us, they achieved this, they created this conflict and are trying to solve their problem with the help of Ukrainians, namely the task of fighting Russia," the Russian Commander-in-Chief said.

Though, according to President Putin, the situation on the ground is gradually improving, with the enemy slowly losing ground, and pointed to the ammunition shortage the Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering from at the moment, with Ukrainian Forces firing more munitions than the collective West can produce.

“And we are increasing and will continue to increase [production], and in multiples. They were supplied with more than 400 tanks - 450 or whatever it is - and in a year we will produce and overhaul 1,600. This is not a state secret, in fact, there will probably be more," the Russian President said.

"And this is true for almost every position. Therefore, despite the fact that from time immemorial they have set such a task, - to [destroy] Russia, we ourselves will [destroy] them faster, it seems."

President Putin also spoke about the importance of the consolidation of Russian society, and fulfilling the task set for the Russian Armed Forces. He mentioned the changing rhetoric of the West as evidence of the progress of Russian goals, pointing to Western leaders who are already talking about how to quickly end the conflict. However, President Putin emphasized that the Special Military Operation would only end on Russia's own terms.

Speaking of the progress by Russian Forces, Vladimir Putin stated, “Firstly, we have weapons that no army in the world has. And secondly, the ability to use everything that [is produced]. Thirdly, what [is produced, is produced] quickly enough.”

The Russian Head-of-State also discussed the situation with regards to military production and supply-lines, saying that the effectiveness of the armed struggle is determined by how quickly an army can isolate what it needs at any given moment and respond to it from a production point-of-view, implementing plans as quickly as possible during combat operations.

“We are doing this better and better, and probably better than anywhere else. And this is a very huge advantage that our armed forces have,” Putin added and recalled that although he wouldn't give themselves the highest evaluation, he assesses the progress of the SMO as "satisfactory".

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◼️PM Netanyahu and President Putin spoke for 50 minutes, his office says.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war against Hamas and the situation in the region. The PM expressed his dissatisfaction with the positions expressed against Israel by Russian representatives at the UN and in other forums. PM Netanyahu expressed sharp criticism of the dangerous cooperation between Russia and Iran. The PM emphasized that any country that had been struck with a criminal terrorist assault such as Israel experienced would have reacted with no less force than Israel is using. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his appreciation of the Russian effort to release an Israeli citizen with Russian citizenship and said that Israel would use all means, diplomatic and military alike, to free all of our hostages. The Prime Minister also requested that Russia apply pressure on the Red Cross regarding visits and the delivery of medicines for our hostages.

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#Putin Vs #Ucrania y el Oeste. ¿Quienes son #Culpables de esta #guerra y...

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Putin warns of “mirror” response, Zelensky seeks escalation

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a press conference following a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), answering questions about the development of the war in Ukraine, according to Russian media.

Speaking on Thursday, 26 December, the Russian leader said that Moscow was ready to use Oreshnik missiles “at any necessary moment.”

We always respond in a mirrored way. They use a certain weapon against us, we use the same weapon. If it is necessary, we see that the use of more powerful medium-range weapons is required, of course we will use them too.

Putin also announced the mass production of Oreshnik missiles and plans to deploy more missiles in Belarus, calling it a “systematic” approach. Answering a question about a possible freezing of the war in Ukraine on condition of a guaranteed postponement of NATO membership for 10-20 years, the president stressed that it was the very fact of Ukraine’s non-admission to the alliance that was important, not the timeline for accession.

Back in 2021, President Biden, who is still in office, proposed to me exactly this – to delay Ukraine’s admission to NATO for 10-15 years, because it is not ready now. (…) For us, what difference does it make, today, tomorrow or ten years from now?

Escalation amid peace efforts

As world leaders seek to persuade the two warring countries to come to the negotiating table, global media are increasingly reporting on the Ukrainian side’s attempts to prolong the war. The administration of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has set a course to escalate the conflict in order to thwart US President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war.

On Wednesday, 25 December, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) shelled the town of Lgov in Russia’s Kursk region, hitting civilian targets, according to local media citing footage. Earlier strikes hit Taganrog in the Rostov region with US-made long-range ATACMS missiles. Military experts, citing the Russian military, said such actions could provoke retaliatory strikes with Russian Oreshnik missiles.

Trump voiced his readiness for a more decisive foreign policy. Recently, he announced the US intention to acquire Greenland and regain control over the Panama Canal. However, media outlets are increasingly focusing on his pledge to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours following his inauguration on 20 January.

The Ukrainian crisis was exacerbated by Kyiv’s recent announcement of its refusal to extend the agreement on the transit of Russian gas through Ukrainian territories to Europe. As a result, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico travelled to Moscow to discuss gas supplies and peace initiatives with Putin. Fico also offered readiness to provide a platform for talks between Russia and Ukraine.

While leaders are considering negotiations, the Ukrainian military is wondering if Trump can actually end the war, The Washington Post reports. The deputy battalion commander of Ukraine’s 33rd Mechanised Brigade noted a deterioration in soldiers’ morale.

Soldiers in the 33rd Brigade said they would welcome a delay but were sceptical that it would come soon. Many expressed doubt that Putin would agree to peace, as Russian forces continued to make gains and maintain the offensive initiative.

However, most Ukrainian soldiers recognise that the shortage of manpower is now as acute as the lack of weapons. Some specialised positions, such as armoured personnel carrier driver, have been limited to just one person per battalion, complicating the logistics of safely transporting troops back and forth from trench positions, according to The Washington Post quoting Ukrainian soldiers.

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The problem with President Putin is that he never finishes anything. He has let Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, which should have ended in three weeks go on for three years and talks about ending it with negotiations, in which he will again be deceived. How America Was Lost: ... Roberts, Dr. Paul Craig Best Price: $5.35 Buy New $2.99 (as of 10:30 UTC - Details) He does nothing while the US tries to overthrow the Georgian government and establish a hostile anti-Russian one. He never finished clearing Syria of hostile forces.  Consequently, he left  Syria and Russian interests exposed to the current … Continue reading →

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भारत और चीन के बीच शांतिदूत बने राष्ट्रपति पुतिन, रिश्ते सुधरने की उम्मीद; ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन से सामने आई यह तस्वीर

BRICS Summit: रूस क�� कजान में ब्रिक्स (BRICS) देशों की बैठक हो रही है। इस मौके पर रूसी राष्ट्रपति व्लादिमीर पुतिन ने डिनर का कार्यक्रम रखा। डिनर के दौरान प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी, पुतिन और चीन के राषट्रपति शी जिनपिंग साथ-साथ दिखे। दुनिया के तीनों दिग्गज नेताओं के बीच संबंध काफी सौहार्दपूर्ण दिखे। आपको बता दें कि पीएम मोदी और शी जिनिपिंग की यह मुलाकात कई मायनों में खास है। गलवान घाटी की घटना के…

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PUTIN'S DAUGHTER

x Aged eleven, I was sent to meet Putin’s daughter. She was a year or so younger. Smiling, she invited me To go out for a ride with her. Two white horses were provided. She of course rode brilliantly, but I was pretty good And we had an exhilarating ride. Passionate at that age, I fell in love with her, as Dante did when he set eyes on Beatrice, As when as a dancer, I fell in love with Russians…

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FULL VIDEO AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN'S NEW YEAR'S SPEECH 2024

📹 Official video from Russian State-News Agency Ria Novosti, subtitled with generator, and the official transcript from the Office of the President of the Russian Federation.

Full official transcript:

We are bidding farewell to 2023. Very soon it will become part of history and we will have to move forward, create the future.

We have worked very hard and accomplished a lot over the past year. We were proud of our common achievements and happy about our successes. And we were firm, protecting the national interests, our freedom and security, and our values which continue to provide us with an unshakeable foundation.

And the main thing which has united us is the destiny of the Motherland. There is a deep understanding of the utmost importance of the historic period which Russia is going through, those large-scale objectives which society is facing and the colossal responsibility for the Motherland which every one of us feels.

We are acutely and clearly aware of how much depends on us during this period, on our positive attitude, and our aspiration to support each other in word and deed.

Work for the collective good has united society. We are united in our thoughts, tasks and in combat, whether at work or on days off, displaying the main traits of the Russian people – solidarity, mercy and firmness.

I would like to address our military personnel – everyone who is on duty, who is on the front lines fighting for truth and justice. You are our heroes. Our hearts are with you. We are proud of you and we admire your courage.

I am well aware that now you feel the love of those nearest and dearest to you, the powerful, sincere support of millions of Russian citizens, the support of the entire people.

We have proved over and over again that we are able to tackle the most difficult tasks and we will never back down as there is no force that can divide us, make us forget the memory and the faith of our fathers, or stop our development.

Friends,

At all times, the New Year celebrations have been associated with bright hopes and the sincerest wish to bring joy to loved ones.

The upcoming year of 2024 has been declared the Year of the Family in our country. And a truly big family is definitely a family where children grow up, where parents are given attention, and treated with warm-heartedness and care, and where everyone loves and respects each other.

Devotion to the Motherland is nurtured via such kinship of all generations, love of home.

I would like to convey my very best wishes for the new year to all Russian families. After all, the history of our huge, wonderful and beloved Motherland is shaped by the history of each family. We – the multinational people of Russia – decide and create its fate.

We are one country, one big family. We will ensure the steady development of the Motherland, the well-being of our citizens, and we will become even stronger.

We are together. And this is the most reliable guarantee of the future of Russia.

Happy New Year, friends! Happy 2024!

- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Jan. 1st 2024.

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🇷🇺 Der Marsch Prigoschins gen Moskau war kein Putsch! Der angebliche Militärputsch von Prigoschin mit seinen Wagner-Milizen, hatte rein unternehmerische, wirtschaftliche Gründe. Bachmut war am 20. Mai gefallen, sein Vertrag mit Moskau am 21.Mai ausgelaufen.

Das Verteidigungsministerium hat verlangt, dass alle privaten Milizen oder Freiwilligenverbände, es gibt an die 40 in Russland (auch von Gazprom und Oligarchen), sich dem Verteidigungsministerium unterstellen müssen. Einige haben diesen Vertrag mit dem Verteidigungsministerium unterzeichnet, nur Prigoschin wollte das nicht.Seine Querelen mit Verteidigungsminister Schoigu gingen seit Wochen durch die Presse.

Das russische Verteidigungsministerium hat den 1. Juli als Termin für die Auflösung der Privatverbände gesetzt. Am 1. Juli sollte also Prigoschin seinen Verband aufgelöst haben. Und dann könnten er und die einzelnen Soldaten Verträge mit den russischen Streitkräften schließen. Die anderen Privatverbände haben das als ganz normal akzeptiert. Nur Prigoschin wollte das nicht tun.

Unsere Medien haben Prigoschins Aktionen als Panik und politischen Umsturz an- oder wahrgenommen. Aber, wie gesagt, Prigoschin hat nie gesagt, die Regierung in Moskau stürzen zu wollen. Er hatte nie den Plan, übrigens auch nicht die Mittel, das zu realisieren. Und man sieht heute auch, dass er keine politische oder populäre Unterstützung hatte. Die Vorstellung, dass er einen Putsch machen könnte, ist daher völlig falsch.

Wagner als Kampfgruppe, die im Donbass eingesetzt wurde, wird aufgelöst. Aber Wagner als Firma bleibt bestehen. Sie wird nach wie vor in Afrika für Sicherheitseinsätze eingesetzt. Wagner ist ja eine Sicherheitsfirma, keine Kampffirma. Sie sind nicht ausgerüstet für Kampfhandlungen. Wie gesagt, Bachmut war eine Ausnahme, weil man beim Häuserkampf keine schweren Waffen benötigt, sondern Handgranaten, Sturmgewehre und ein paar tragbare Panzerabwehrwaffen. Und das ist es. Jedes Mitglied einer Sicherheitsfirma kann diese Waffen beherrschen. Die Einheiten in Mali, Niger oder Burkina Faso werden ihre Sicherheitsaufträge im Dienste oder zugunsten der afrikanischen Länder weitermachen. Nur die Kampfeinheit in der Ukraine und Russland wird aufgelöst.

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Slovak PM Fico travels to Moscow after Zelensky’s refusal to continue Russian gas transit

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an attempt to ensure continued access to Russian gas, Politico reported.

However, Fico’s decision to travel to Russia for trade talks triggered debate among European leaders, as it defied the EU’s public commitment to stop importing inexpensive Russian gas amid the war in Ukraine.

Fico revealed that he and Putin “exchanged views on the military situation in Ukraine, the possibility of an early peaceful end to the war, and mutual relations between the Slovak Republic and the Russian Federation.” The Slovak leader also signalled his intention to “standardise” relations with Russia.

He stated that the meeting “was a reaction to Ukrainian President [Volodymyr] Zelensky, who answered my personal question on Thursday that he is against any transit of gas through Ukraine to our territory.” Fico said Putin “confirmed Russia’s readiness to continue supplying gas to Slovakia,” although the outcome would also depend on Kyiv’s decision.

Earlier, Zelensky ruled out extending the agreement with Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom exporting natural gas to Slovakia, Hungary and other Central European countries via Ukraine.

Amid the impending contract expiry, Fico pledged “very intense” behind-the-scenes negotiations to avoid the deadline and provide the country with affordable Russian gas.

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