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Vladimir Putin.

2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

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  • Dmitry Peskov Structural

    Peskov serves as the official press secretary and spokesman, representing Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin administration.

    Well supportedWed 21:12
  • Alexander Lukashenko Operational

    The leaders maintain an active, close alliance, coordinating on regional security, war, and bilateral cooperation issues.

    Well supportedOct 17
  • Yuri Ushakov Structural

    Yuri Ushakov serves as a high-ranking foreign policy aide and adviser to Vladimir Putin.

    Well supportedSun 21:10
  • Steve Witkoff Operational

    Witkoff and Putin engage in sustained, high-level diplomatic talks regarding peace efforts in Ukraine.

    Well supportedTue 07:00
  • Masoud Pezeshkian Operational

    The leaders engage in frequent high-level diplomatic talks focused on strengthening strategic cooperation and resolving regional conflicts.

    Well supportedOct 29
  • Xi Jinping Operational

    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin maintain a deep, strategic partnership characterized by mutual coordination on global and bilateral geopolitical issues.

    Well supportedMon 11:48
  • Nikol Pashinyan Operational

    The two leaders maintain continuous, high-stakes bilateral dialogue covering geopolitical crises, trade restrictions, and Armenia's future policy.

    Well supportedOct 17
  • United Russia Structural

    United Russia functions as the institutional platform and political vehicle through which Vladimir Putin exercises his political dominance.

    Well supportedSep 25
  • NATO Operational

    NATO and Vladimir Putin are engaged in active geopolitical competition, characterized by mutual threats, deterrence strategies, and challenges to security interests.

    Well supportedTue 16:43
  • Kyiv Operational

    Kyiv and Vladimir Putin are engaged in active, reciprocal military conflict and political negotiations over the status of Ukraine.

    Well supportedOct 29
  • Narendra Modi Operational

    The leaders maintain a high-stakes, reciprocal operational relationship characterized by frequent bilateral talks on global security, trade, and geopolitical conflicts.

    Well supportedOct 25
  • Keir Starmer Operational

    A actively opposes B's aggression through sanctions, defense spending, and coordinated political pressure.

    Some supportJun 17
  • African Union Operational

    The African Union and Vladimir Putin engage in high-level diplomatic coordination focused on expanding economic ties and global reforms.

    Well supportedOct 31
  • Alexander Chaiko Structural

    A holds a high-ranking position in the military structure of B, appointed via a presidential decree.

    Some supportJun 10
  • Kim Jong-un Structural

    The leaders maintain a formal strategic partnership characterized by signed treaties, mutual diplomatic support, and deepening military cooperation.

    Well supportedOct 14
  • Marcos Operational

    Leaders Marcos and Putin engage in high-level diplomatic coordination, discussing cooperation and specific political concerns.

    Well supportedJun 23
  • Viktor Liina Structural

    Viktor Liina operates in a subordinate capacity, reporting on naval readiness to Vladimir Putin.

    Well supportedAug 12
  • Nestlé Structural

    Vladimir Putin placed Nestlé under temporary administration and ordered the seizure of its assets via formal decree.

    Well supportedOct 22
  • Federation Council Structural

    The Federation Council's proposed legislation requires the final assent of Vladimir Putin to achieve status as law.

    Some supportJun 3
  • Pyongyang Structural

    A mutual defense treaty is in place, leading to ongoing high-level coordination between Pyongyang and Vladimir Putin.

    Well supportedAug 16
  • Oleshky Structural

    Putin's government controls the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky and dictates its supply and conflict status.

    Well supportedTue 19:53
  • Ramzan Kadyrov Structural

    The relationship is characterized by a deep political alliance, rooted in a former appointment, and currently functioning as a close political partnership.

    Well supportedSep 22
  • China Operational

    China and Vladimir Putin maintain active strategic engagement, characterized by bilateral cooperation, diplomatic visits, and competition in global domains like AI and security.

    Well supportedFri 07:46
  • Elon Musk Operational

    Putin and Musk engage in high-level discussions and mutual praise regarding satellite deployment and strategic achievements.

    Well supportedOct 31
  • Tarkett Structural

    Putin signed a decree placing Tarkett's assets under his management.

    Some supportOct 16
  • Boris Yeltsin Structural

    Vladimir Putin served as an administrator under Boris Yeltsin during a historical period.

    Some supportSep 25
  • Kirill Dmitriev Structural

    Kirill Dmitriev serves as a high-level economic envoy, advisor, and special representative for Vladimir Putin.

    Well supportedFri 16:46
  • Mikhail Vedernikov Structural

    The governor of the Pskov Oblast reports to the President on regional socioeconomic development, establishing a formal chain of command.

    Some supportSep 11
  • Boris Nadezhdin Operational

    Nadezhdin actively challenged and criticized Putin's political ambitions and policies, leading to state repercussions.

    Well supportedSep 17
  • Alexander Novak Structural

    Novak functions as a high-level official and point man for Putin, particularly in the oil sector.

    Well supportedOct 13
  • Sergei Surovikin Structural

    Vladimir Putin holds a command role over Sergei Surovikin, recalling him to lead military operations in Ukraine.

    Some supportOct 8
  • The ICC has issued multiple arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes and unlawful deportations.

    Well supportedOct 31

History

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November 2026

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June 2026

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