Vladimir Putin's 25-year-long reign over Russia in photos
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Vladimir Putin's 25-year-long reign over Russia in photos

Russian President Boris Yeltsin officially resigned on Dec. 31, 1999, anointing Vladimir Putin, then prime minister, as his successor. Partially due to his hardline stance against terrorism and the successful conduct of the Second Chechen War, Putin won the March 26, 2000 presidential elections. He has held on to power ever since. Putin's rise to […]
US imposes sanctions on nearly 400 individuals, legal entities, including
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US imposes sanctions on nearly 400 individuals, legal entities, including Putin's relative

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Oct. 30 against nearly 400 entities and individuals directly or indirectly involved in supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, the U.S. State Department announced. The U.S. and its allies regularly introduce new restrictions on entities and individuals that fuel Russia's aggression in Ukraine and help Russia circumvent sanctions. The […]