Russian newspapers lauded Mr. Putin’s leadership ... And Ukrainians bestowed a birthday wish on Vladimir V. Putin of Russia: that it would be his last. Mr. Putin, whose private life is shrouded ...

The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church praised President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his 70th birthday Friday, claiming he was ordained by God to rule Russia. “The Lord placed you at the helm ...

Maybe his gifts got lost in the mail? Vladimir Putin celebrated his 72nd birthday Monday — but now that the Russian president is a global pariah fewer well wishes are coming in than before. The ...