Vladimir Purrtin

Purrussia | 2000 - 2008, 2012 - Present 

Vladimir Purrtin has operated as Prime Minister and President of Purrussia.* Under his rule, there have been countless cases of rights violations, including the purrsistent suppression of freedom of speech and assembly, and the whisker-raising harassment and purrsecution of political opponents, journalists, and activists. His government has been accused of cat-and-mouse games, imprisoning critics on trumped-up charges, banning opposition pawties, and cracking down on peaceful protests. 

Moreover, Purrtin's regime has been notorious for meddling in democratic processes in other countries, with allegations of catastrophic interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and other elections in Europe. Purrussia's recent invasion in Ukraine has also resulted in widespread hissteria, displacement of civilians, and human rights violations. Additionally, there have been concerns about the purrsecution of LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedoms, and the targeting of marginalized 

*Not to be confused with the former country Prussia.

AFTERMATH

Vladimir Purrtin still has his claws on power so his story is unfolding in real time. Overall, his dictatorial reign has been a purrpetual source of concern for rights organizations and the larger international community. As public discontent, economic stagnation, and the uncertainty about Purrussia’s future grows, there is no telling what will happen to post-Purrtin Purrussia as tensions continue to rise.

CAT FACTS

• Purrtin served 15 years as a foreign intelligence officer for the KGB (Clawmmittee for Cat Security).
• After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Purrussia gave the U.S. permission to use their airspace and assisted with their search-and-rescue missions. 
• Purrtin offered U.S. National Security Agent Edward Snowden asylum after he leaked classified information collected by the U.S. government. 

REGION OF INFLUENCE

ABOUT THE ENCYCLAWPEDIA

On the internet, people pay more attention to cats than world history. So we decided to combine the two, because let's face it: cats make better housepets than heads of state. Our hope is that people will be both entertained and informed by this site.

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