But President Vladimir V. Putin made him a better offer.

President Vladimir V. Putin said the crash might have been the work of terrorists.

They are not likely to speak out, until President Vladimir V. Putin has made his position clear.

President Vladimir V. Putin is by far the most popular politician in the country.

President Vladimir V. Putin says he wants to break those links, but the roots run deep.

President Vladimir V. Putin expressed concern about the possible scale of the damage.

President Vladimir V. Putin has started to put in place the necessary legal and tax reforms that will provide the foundation.

President Vladimir V. Putin's administration has helped to fuel this optimism.

President Vladimir V. Putin has remained silent on the matter.

President Vladimir V. Putin said last week that such training "is not bad, it's necessary and useful."