Vladimir Putin claims that his yearly salary is $140,000 (approximately ₹1.18 crore), while his reported wealth is estimated to be an astonishing $200 billion. This figure, attributed to Bill Browder, a prominent investor in Russia during the 1990s, suggests that Putin's financial standing places him among the world's wealthiest individuals. Browder provided this testimony before the US Senate in 2017.
Officially, Vladimir Putin's reported assets consist of an 800-square-foot apartment, a trailer, and three cars. However, numerous reports suggest he leads a far more lavish lifestyle. His Black Sea residence, often dubbed "Putin's Country Cottage," showcases this apparent wealth with luxurious features, including a marble swimming pool decorated with statues of Greek gods, an amphitheater, an ice hockey rink, a casino, and a nightclub.
The mansion's interior is equally opulent, showcasing dining room furnishings worth $500,000 and bathrooms outfitted with Italian toilet brushes that cost $850 each. Maintaining such lavishness requires an annual budget of $2 million, supported by a team of 40 staff members.
Additional reports indicate that Putin owns 19 other residences, along with a staggering collection of 700 cars and 58 aircraft, including helicopters. Among his fleet is a $716 million aircraft dubbed "The Flying Kremlin." Furthermore, he is believed to possess a super yacht named Scheherazade, valued at $700 million.
Beyond his real estate and vehicles, Putin boasts an impressive collection of luxury watches, featuring high-end models like the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar and the A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph, whose combined worth is six times his officially reported annual salary.
Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has escalated, with news emerging that North Korea has deployed troops to support Russia. According to South Korean media reports, approximately 1,500 North Korean soldiers have reached Russia, with projections indicating that as many as 12,000 may ultimately be deployed.
The war has resulted in tens of thousands of military casualties on both sides, although there are no verified figures. As fighting continues, world leaders are grappling with their responses to the ongoing crisis.
In a major military operation, Russia initiated a substantial drone strike on Thursday night, deploying 135 Shahed drones along with several unidentified drones aimed at various sites across Ukraine. This attack is reported to be one of the largest single drone offensives in the ongoing conflict, as stated by the Ukrainian Air Force.
