Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
In short
- Who
- Position: President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
- Last event
- February 24, 2022 — Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine
- Verifiability
- 13 sources
Case summary
Vladimir Putin has been President of the Russian Federation since 2000 (with a break from 2008–2012) and is a former KGB officer. He is the primary initiator and organizer of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
According to investigations by the FBK (Anti-Corruption Foundation) and Reuters, he possesses undeclared wealth, including a palace in Gelendzhik, the yacht "Olympia," and other real estate properties.
Unleashing a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine; an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for war crimes and the deportation of children; international isolation of the Russian Federation.
Sanctions
Введены Евросоюзом в связи с аннексией Крыма. Запрет на въезд в страны ЕС, заморозка активов в юрисдикциях ЕС.
Введены Минфином США (OFAC) в связи с агрессией против Украины. Запрет на транзакции с американскими лицами.
Санкции в связи с полномасштабным вторжением в Украину. Заморозка активов и запрет на въезд.
Санкции в связи с вторжением в Украину. Запрет на въезд и заморозка активов.
Санкции в связи с агрессией против Украины.
Санкции в связи с вторжением в Украину.
Включён в санкционный список Украины.
Failures and victims
Unleashing a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine; an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for war crimes and the deportation of children; international isolation of the Russian Federation.
Lies to the public
«[{"context":"Speech at the Russian Geographical Society awards ceremony","quote":"Russia's borders don't end anywhere.","year":2016},{"context":"Valdai Club","quote":"We, as martyrs, will go to heaven, and they will simply croak.","year":2018},{"context":"Press conference with Macron","quote":"Like it or not, endure it, my beauty.","year":2022}]»
Evidence
Property
The Palace at Cape Idokopas — a luxurious palace complex of Italian architecture, 17,691 sq. m. in size. Commissioned by Putin starting in 2005, construction costs, according to FBK, exceeded 100 billion rubles. It includes a wine cellar, casino, theater, swimming pool, and helipad. Surrounded by a restricted zone. Formal owner — Arkady Rotenberg (since 2021).
Novo-Ogaryovo Residence — the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation, located in the Odintsovsky District of Moscow Oblast on the banks of the Moskva River. Putin has used this residence as his primary workplace since 2000.
A country dacha on Lake Seliger (Valdai) — a residence on the shore of Lake Seliger in Tver Oblast, used by Putin for recreation and meetings.
A grandiose palace complex measuring 17,691 sq. m., built according to the design of Italian architect Lanfranco Cirillo. An FBK investigation (2021) estimated its value at 100 billion rubles.
A luxurious villa on Lake Como, linked to Putin's inner circle. OCCRP investigation.
A 140-meter superyacht, allegedly linked to Putin. OCCRP and The Insider investigation.
A residence on the shore of Lake Seliger, used for meetings of high-ranking officials.
A villa on Lake Como, linked to Roman Abramovich and Putin's inner circle. The Guardian investigation.
The Palace at Cape Idokopas, 17,691 sq. m. on a 74-hectare plot. Italian style, architect Lanfranco Cirillo. Construction cost estimated at $1.35 billion. The complex includes a palace, arboretum, greenhouse, helipad, ice palace, church, amphitheater, guest house, gas station, an 80-meter bridge, and an underground tunnel with a tasting room.
Connections and network graph
Corruption network
Timeline of events
- 24 февраля 2022 г.AppointmentFull-scale Invasion of Ukraine
Putin announced a 'special military operation.' A large-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukrainian territory from several directions. According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), Bortnikov, Patrushev, and Kovalchuk convinced Putin that Ukrainians would greet Russian troops as liberators.
Evidence / Source → - 19 января 2021 г.AppointmentFBK Investigation into the Gelendzhik Palace
Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) published the film 'Putin's Palace. The Story of the Biggest Bribe,' describing a luxurious palace on the Black Sea, allegedly built for Putin with corruptly obtained funds.
Evidence / Source → - 20 февраля 2014 г.AppointmentAnnexation of Crimea
Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula after a military operation by unmarked forces ('little green men'). Beginning of the war in Donbas.
Evidence / Source → - 7 мая 2012 г.AppointmentReturn to the Presidency
Putin became President again after the third presidential elections.
Evidence / Source → - 7 мая 2008 г.AppointmentMedvedev Inaugurated as President
Dmitry Medvedev became President, and Putin became Chairman of the Government. 'Tandemocracy'.
Evidence / Source → - 7 мая 2000 г.AppointmentInauguration as President of the Russian Federation
Putin was inaugurated as President of the Russian Federation after winning the elections on March 26, 2000.
Evidence / Source → - 9 августа 1999 г.AppointmentAppointed Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation
Boris Yeltsin appointed Putin acting Chairman of the Government. Four months later, he became acting President after Yeltsin's resignation.
Evidence / Source →
Sources
- 01Источник: Назначен Председателем Правительства РФ9 августа 1999 г.
- 02Источник: Аннексия Крыма20 февраля 2014 г.
- 03Источник: Полномасштабное вторжение в Украину24 февраля 2022 г.
- 04Источник: Расследование ФБК о дворце в Геленджике19 января 2021 г.
- 05Источник сведений об объекте в ГеленджикOpen source
- 06Источник сведений об объекте в Одинцовский районOpen source
- 07Источник сведений об объекте в Озеро СелигерOpen source
- 08Источник сведений об объекте в Дворец на мысе Идокопас, ГеленджикOpen source
- 09Источник сведений об объекте в Вилла на озере Комо, ИталияOpen source
- 10Источник сведений об объекте в Резиденция на озере СелигерOpen source
- 11Источник сведений об объекте в Озеро Комо, вилла Il CerbiattoOpen source
- 12Putin's PalaceWikipedia · 18 августа 2026 г.
- 13Putin's palace. Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation investigatesMeduza · 19 января 2021 г.
Verification in OSINT registries
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Price of a life
Confirmed wealth: $0 million — this money could have bought:
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