Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the President of Russia. He previously served as President from 2000 to 2008, and as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Netizens generally dislike Putin, although his poll ratings are consistently high. He is seen as a strong man, but questions about corruption and the return to dictatorship worry many.
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Vladimir Putin's crude drawing of a cat on an electronic whiteboard has become a meme on the Russian internet. Sasha Siniy has kindly collected some of the best.3 -
US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has admitted he lost an armwrestle with the Russian president years ago when the politicians met in America and went to the pub. -
An interviewer tells Putin that the Nato rocket shield is not against Russia, it's against Iran, and he breaks out into uncontrollable laughter. Netizens laugh too. -
Vladimir Putin tested out an interactive whiteboard in an unusual way a few days ago, by drawing a picture of a cat – from behind. Netizens discuss what it means. -
After the funeral of his judo trainer, Vladimir Putin decided to go for a walk on his own. Netizens are unimpressed though, and think his behaviour is callous. -
In Egypt, President Putin's popularity is growing, according to Itar-Tass news agency. Netizens joke that Egypt are welcome to him, and discuss his presidency. -
A video of Vladimir Putin catching a huge fish in Tuva has been trending on the runet, but netizens are unconvinced about the Russian president's fishing skills. -
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Edward Snowden is once again in the headlines after making an appearance at Sheremetyevo airport, where he is currently stuck in the transit area requesting asylum. -
Two new controversial laws have been signed in by Putin this weekend banning propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships and offending believers' feelings. -
After allegations by Robert Kraft that Putin stole a diamond encrusted ring, a spokesman for the NY Patriots said that it was all a joke. Netizens are unconvinced. -
Vladimir and Lyudmila Putin gave an interview to Rossiya-24 today in which they admitted that they are divorced, putting an end to years of speculation and rumours. -
Depardieu spoke to the press during a visit to Grozny, where he's filming, saying that he considers Putin to be on a par with Mitterand and the former pope. -
Despite the G4S scandal that hit the London 2012 Olympics, Vladimir Putin and David Cameron have agreed on limited support from British security services at Sochi. -
The Runet is ablaze with speculation once more about Putin's wife, after he was pictured at Easter celebrations this weekend at Moscow's main cathedral without her. -
Putin has chosen five people to award the title of Hero of Labour to today, harking back to old Soviet times. Netizens discuss what the award's true purpose is. -
Vladimir Putin and the Japanese Premier are to meet today in their first official meeting since 2003, and they hope to discuss the notorious Kuril Islands dispute. -
A new law in France which allows same-sex couples to marry has not been embraced by the Russian government. Netizens weigh up the pros and cons of homosexuality.
