Russian intelligence officer, currently serving as the president of Russia. He is a popular figure who has dominated Russian politics since he was first elected in 2000. He has served as president of ...

The G8 countries will be meeting in Germany in the early part of June. It will be the first real chance for President Bush and [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to meet in a long time, and for the ...

Photo-illustration; Painting of Peter the Great: Getty; Putin: Sergei Guneyev / RIA-Novosti for TIME Article Body Start I have friends who predict that Vladimir Putin will find his new position as ...