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Leader of Russia since 1999
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously served from 2000 to 2008. Putin also served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. He has been described as the de facto leader of Russia since 1999.
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Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Kyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive public transport system, which includes the Kyiv Metro.
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УНН War in Ukraine ✎ Putin may change his tactics in the war against Ukraine and focus on strikes against Kyiv’s bridges.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ordered General Sergey Surovikin to destroy bridges across the Dnipro in Kyiv. This refers to the Russian plan of strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
This winter, Russia may change its war tactics and intensify attacks on Kyiv’s critical infrastructure, particularly the bridges across the Dnipro River.