President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Berlin President ...

He has been a prolific commentator on Russia's war in Ukraine, in which Vladimir Putin's forces have sustained ... "It took the initiative away from the Russian side and forced the Russians ...

In 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia’s isolation from the West over the war in Ukraine. But he faced continuing challenges ...