Since taking office in 2000, Putin has devoted himself to revitalizing Russia's superpower status, strengthening the power of the federal government internally, rectifying the economic order and strengthening army building; Efforts should be made to improve the international environment, expand diplomatic space, safeguard national interests and restore the status of a world power on the international stage.
Putin has been elected president of Russia four times. During his presidency, he promoted Russia's international status after the disintegration of the Soviet Union as a whole. He is tough on domestic and foreign policies and controversial on democracy. He is regarded as an "iron-fisted president".
Putin on Russian military action: no choice.
In the early morning of February 24th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in Donbass, and the situation in Ukraine suddenly changed. When meeting with Russian business representatives on February 24, Putin said that Russia's special military action in Donbass was a forced measure, and the security threats facing Russia left Russia with no choice.
He said that all circles in Russia, including the business community, should unite to prepare for a series of restrictions and sanctions imposed by the United States and the West, and the government will provide more support.
He also pointed out that Russia is still a part of the world economy. "As long as we are still a part of it, we will not damage our own system." He added that Russia will not destroy its own world economic system.
Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-Putin