- Putin says he saved Russia, but a year of challenges suggests Moscow’s position is precarious The Washington Post
- ‘He is an introvert – a man of deeds, not words’: How Vladimir Putin rose to power in Russia BBC.com
- Putin Hails Achievements In New Year’s Address Marking 25 Years In Power Barron’s
- Putin has led Russia to relentless darkness The Telegraph
- 25 years of Putin: how an ex-KGB agent turned Russia ‘upside down’ The Times