Chapter 16 — Most Searched People
Who is Vladimir Putin?
Russian politician (b. 1952), president of Russia since 2000 (with a 2008–2012 stint as prime minister). Former KGB officer whose tenure has been marked by tightening domestic control, wars in Chechnya, Georgia, Syria, and — since 2022 — the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Follow-up questions
How long has he been in power?
Continuously the dominant political figure since 1999. Constitutional changes in 2020 allow him to serve until 2036.
Is he wanted by the ICC?
Yes — the International Criminal Court issued a warrant in March 2023 for the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.
How rich is he?
Officially modest, but Western investigators and Russian opposition figures have long alleged that he controls a vast hidden fortune through proxies.
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