Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the President of the Russian Federation, serving from 2000 to 2008 and again since 2012. A former KGB officer, he leads an authoritarian regime focused on restoring Russian influence and opposing Western expansion, making him a central figure in global geopolitical tensions with the West. He oversees Russia's foreign policy, military interventions, and energy strategies, and is known for assertive foreign policies including the annexation of Crimea and the orchestration of military intervention in Syria to bolster Assad and advance Russian interests in the Middle East. He was targeted by Weitman's threats during his RT interview.