Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin (1952–) – President of the Russian Federation
- Actions:
- Succeeded Boris Yeltsin and has held de facto power in Russia, consolidating a centralized authoritarian regime.
- Led military campaigns in Chechnya, Georgia, and intervened in Syria in support of Bashar al-Assad.
- Initiated multiple assaults on Ukraine, culminating in the 2022 full-scale invasion.
- Significance:
- The most influential figure in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- Successor and Legacy:
- None yet.
This is part of the #Significantpersons series.