Vladimir Putin

He also issued a bleak threat to the West before extending an olive branch.
It's a staggering assessment of the war's carbon footprint.
The Russian president celebrated "Russia Day" by almost – but not quite – acknowledging the war.
From comments about Joe Biden to discussing Russia's imperial flag, this press conference was eventful to say the least.
It comes after the Russian president has made repeated threats against the West.
Protesters carried signs which read: "Please bring Papa home."
According to the Kremlin, US officials should be listening to Putin instead of playing "some kind of video games".
Meanwhile, the UK estimates Russia has lost 500,000 troops since invading Ukraine.
It's actually not that obvious, accurate, or what most of the West thinks.