Leadership Bios

Russian Federation ยท Head of state

Vladimir Putin

President of the Russian Federation.

Office
President of the Russian Federation
In office since
7 May 2012
Born
1952

How Putin took office

Britannica and CNN report that he served as Prime Minister from 1999, as President from 2000 to 2008 and as Prime Minister again from 2008 to 2012. CNN reports that he won the March 2012 presidential election and was sworn in on 7 May 2012, the date also given by the UN protocol list.2,3,1

Career

  1. August 1999 to 2000Prime Minister of Russia2,3
  2. May 2000 to 2008President of Russia, two terms2,3
  3. May 2008 to 2012Prime Minister of Russia2,3
  4. 7 May 2012 to presentPresident of Russia1,2,3

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

  1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Vladimir Putin (Britannica biography) (21 October 2026)
  3. CNN, Vladimir Putin Fast Facts (28 October 2026)