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1. Who is Vladimir Putin?
Vladimir Putin: biography, KGB, family, wealth, power in Russia. Learn more

2. What happened to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny?
Putin critic Alexei Navalny says he is being held in a 'concentration camp'. Learn more

3. What did Trump and Putin talk about in private?
What was said between the two leaders is a great mystery. Learn more

4. What are Gorbachev's views on nuclear disarmament?
The former Soviet leader said Biden and Putin should meet and discuss arms restrictions. Learn more

5. What did Vladimir Putin say at Davos?
Vladimir Putin warned of global tensions similar to 1930s that sparked World War II. Learn more

6. How strong are China-Russia ties?
China President Xi Jinping says China-Russia relationship will endure any attempt to suppress and divide. Learn more

7. What are Putin's hopes for Russia-US relations under Biden?
The Russian president said the two countries’ relations had become ‘hostage’ to US domestic politics. Learn more

8. Did Russia create the ‘world’s first’ coronavirus vaccine?
Vladimir Putin said Russia's approval of its 'Sputnik V' was first in the world. Learn more

9. Will Vladimir Putin be Russia’s ‘leader for life’?
Russians grant Vladimir Putin right to extend rule until 2036 in landslide vote. Learn more

10. Why does Putin have an unusual walking style?
Vladimir Putin walks with a reduced swing in his right arm, which he may have acquired through KGB weapons training. Learn more

11. What was Putin like as a KGB spy?
Vladimir Putin was a "conscientious and disciplined" spy, declassified KGB documents say. Learn more

12. How many were arrested in Russia's early 2021 crackdown?
An estimated 10,000 were arrested nationwide over two weekend rallies in early 2021. Learn more

13. Why are Putin calendars so popular in Japan?
Young women have driven demand, though why the Russian leader is so appealing remains somewhat a mystery. Learn more

14. Does Vladimir Putin have grandchildren?
In 2017, Putin confirmed for the first time that he had grandchildren and said he wants to keep them out of the spotlight. Learn more



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President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Moscow in 2018. He has been in power for more than two decades. File photo: AP

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Photo: Reuters

Donald Trump chats with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in 2018. File photo: AFP

Russia’s Vladimir Putin (right) with Joe Biden. File photo: AFP

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: EPA

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping say their countries are closer than ever and that they are prepared to step up their cooperation in the international arena. Photo: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the last major world leaders to congratulate Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election. Photo: Reuters

The speed at which Russia is moving to roll out its vaccine highlights its determination to win the global race for an effective product. Photo: AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the State Duma in Moscow on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right), is seen walking with his distinctive left-arm-swinging gait in the Kremlin this month. He is accompanied by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Kremlin Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov. Photo: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: Reuters

Calendars featuring Vladimir Putin are outselling all others in Japan. Photo: Twitter

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) arrives at the Gostiny Dvor studio for the annual ‘Direct Line with Vladimir Putin broadcast live’. Photo: AFP

Russian riot police patrol in downtown Moscow on February 7 to prevent possible protests in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Photo: AFP


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