Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin: Power for Powers Sake (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798307405574)

Vladimir Putin's history:

• Full Name: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

• Born: October 7, 1952, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Soviet Union.

• Background: Putin grew up in a working-class family. His early interest in martial arts (judo and sambo) and academics eventually led him to pursue law at Leningrad State University, where he graduated in 1975.

• After graduation, Putin joined the KGB, the Soviet Union's main security agency, and worked in counterintelligence and foreign intelligence.

• He was stationed in Dresden, East Germany, from 1985 to 1990 during the Cold War.

• He resigned from the KGB in 1991, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

• 1990s: After returning to St. Petersburg, Putin worked as an advisor to Mayor Anatoly Sobchak. This marked his entry into politics.

• 1996-1999: Moved to Moscow and held several administrative positions in the Kremlin under President Boris Yeltsin.

• 1999: Appointed Prime Minister of Russia by Yeltsin. When Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned on December 31, 1999, Putin became Acting President.

• 2000-2008: Putin served two consecutive terms as President of Russia, focusing on economic reforms, restoring central authority, and rebuilding Russia's global influence.

• 2008-2012: Due to constitutional term limits, Putin became Prime Minister under President Dmitry Medvedev but remained the dominant political figure.

• 2012-Present: Returned as President in 2012 after constitutional amendments. His leadership has been marked by a focus on nationalism, military modernization, and controversial policies, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and increased tensions with Western nations.

• Human Rights: Putin's tenure has been criticized for crackdowns on political dissent, restricted press freedoms, and alleged suppression of opposition figures.

• Foreign Policy: His administration has been accused of interfering in the politics of other countries, particularly through cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.

• Russia-Ukraine War: In 2022, Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to significant international condemnation and widespread sanctions.