Today in History, December 31: Vladimir Putin rises to power in Russia
Milestone Moment: Vladimir Putin Rises to Power as Boris Yeltsin Resigns on New Year’s Eve 1999 On December 31, 1999—exactly 26 years ago today—Russian President Boris Yeltsin stunned the world with a surprise New Year’s Eve resignation, elevating Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to acting president. This pivotal event marked the beginning of Putin’s enduring dominance … Read more