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Putin was Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2007; [34] these selections are based on the person or persons "who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill". [35] In April 2008, Putin was put on the Time 100 most influential people in the world list. [36] Criticism of Putin has been widespread especially over the Runet. [37]
In addition, all new corporate deals between Russian companies and entities in countries on the unfriendly countries list had to seek approval from a government commission. [14] Putin announced several weeks later that Russia would only accept the ruble as payment for Russia's natural gas exports to countries on the unfriendly countries list. [15]
The proportion of Russians who trust President Vladimir Putin has risen to 81.6% from 67.2% before he ordered troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to a survey by the state-run pollster VTsIOM ...
Putin suggested major constitutional amendments that could extend his political power after presidency. [221] [222] At the same time, on behalf of Putin, he continued to exercise his powers until the formation of a new government. [223] Putin suggested that Medvedev take the newly created post of deputy chairman of the Security Council. [224]
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has reached nearly 90 percent largely thanks to his military moves in Syria. Vladimir Putin's approval rating hits all-time high, boosted by ...
But for countries that remained close to Putin or avoided US-led efforts to isolate him, his win ensures the stability of their Russia ties – and of a rising grouping of vehicles for non-Western ...
Putin's hypochondria on display as he meets with German chancellor Olaf Scholz on 15 February 2022. Germany joined other countries in spring 2022 in declaring a number of Russian diplomats persona non grata. In April 2022, the German government said it would send 1 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine. [126]
More than 20 leaders, including Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are attending the summit. EU foreign policy ...