Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia, having held the position since 2012, and previously from 2000 to 2008. Born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), he has also served as Prime Minister of Russia. A former KGB officer, Putin is known for his authoritative leadership style, centralizing power, and his role in various international conflicts and geopolitical strategies. His tenure has been marked by economic reforms, annexation of Crimea, and strained relations with Western countries.

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Trump Kills the Firewall, Musk Lights the Match

National security expert and former NSA officer John R. Schindler dissects a stunning week in American cyber policy: the Trump administration has defunded the crucial CVE Program, threatened mass layoffs at CISA and unleashed a political vendetta against Chris Krebs. As the government’s digital defenses erode from within, Schindler warns, America edges closer to a self-inflicted cyber catastrophe.
By John R. Schindler

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