President of Russia

The President of the Russian Federation (Russian: Президент Российской Федерации, tr. Prezident Rossiiskoi Federatsii) is the head of state, Supreme Commander-in-chief and holder of the highest office within the Russian Federation. However, he is not the head of the executive branch. The Government of Russia is the highest organ of executive power. The current President of Russia is Vladimir Putin.

In 1991, the office was briefly known as the President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (Russian: Президент Российской Советской Федеративной Социалистической Республики) until 25 December 1991. According to the 1978 Russian Constitution, the President of Russia was head of the executive branch and headed the Council of Ministers of Russia. According to the current 1993 Constitution of Russia, the President of Russia is not a part of the Government of Russia, which exercises executive power.

In all cases where the President of the Russian Federation is unable to fulfill his duties, they shall be temporarily delegated to the Prime Minister, who becomes Acting President of Russia. The Chairman of the Federation Council is the third important position after the President and the Prime Minister. In the case of incapacity of the President and Prime Minister, the chairman of the upper house of parliament becomes acting head of state.

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Russia shoots down 15 Ukrainian Drones

Khaama Press 26 Jan 2025
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Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

The Guardian 26 Jan 2025
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India TV 26 Jan 2025
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The Daily Mail 26 Jan 2025
US has not stopped giving military aid to Ukraine, insists President Zelensky ... The Russians are in the driver's seat ... 'It's almost impossible for me to see President Trump accepting the terms that the Russians demand.'.

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Scheerpost 26 Jan 2025
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Al Jazeera 26 Jan 2025
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The Observer view on Russian aggression: the west risks a far worse conflict if it fails Ukraine now

The Observer 26 Jan 2025
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Zelensky urges Framework for Peace Talks with Russia

Khaama Press 26 Jan 2025
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Zelensky Wants 200,000 European Soldiers in Ukraine to Guarantee Trump’s Peace Deal

Free West Media 26 Jan 2025
President Donald Trump has vowed to quickly negotiate the end of the war ... Trump, who has previously stressed he needs to consult with Russian President Vladimir Putin first, is working to actively arrange a meeting with Ukraine, Zelensky said.

Tuberville casts doubt on Putin's willingness to negotiate Russia-Ukraine war

The Hill 26 Jan 2025
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Polls Open in Belarus With Lukashenko Set to Extend 30-Year Rule

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Trump says he will speak to Putin soon

The Times of India 26 Jan 2025
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