Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
A judge in Russia has sentenced lesbian artist Alexandra Skochilenko, 33, to serve seven years in prison for criticising the Russian military.
On March 31, 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Skochilenko, who goes by the name Sasha, replaced price tags on items at a Perekrestok supermarket with a series of five….