Russian President Vladimir Putin has been waging a proxy war of sorts with Obama and the West in Syria, and he isn't backing down. In fact, his rhetoric has become even more fiery, today saying he ...

we look at the images that define Mr Putin's two decades in power. Getty Images Vladimir Putin was appointed prime minister in August 1999 before taking over from Boris Yeltsin as president on 31 ...

When Vladimir Putin became president, he did not see the funny side of a TV satire show ... repeatedly had a go at the new president. Getty Images The early 2000s satirical Russian puppet show ...