Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Putin is a key figure in Russian and global politics, known for his centralization of power, state control over media, and assertive foreign policies, including military interventions in neighboring countries. His governance style is often characterized by authoritarianism, and he has faced criticism for human rights abuses and suppressing political dissent.
President Trump and President Putin's phone call could reshape Europe's geopolitical landscape by discussing Ukraine's future without NATO or EU input. Putin aims to expand Russia's influence through strategic diplomacy…