Russian President Vladimir Putin is not new to controversy.
As one of the most influential presidents in the world, nothing stands in his way while on course for something.
This perhaps could explain why Putin could not heed calls to stop invading Ukraine.
The Russian president first served as President from 1999 to 2008.
He then served as a prime minister between 2008 to 2012 when he again became president, a position he has held to date.
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