Putin is a well known practitioner of the Japanese martial art. He has one black belt to his name, and has made multiple trips to major tournaments in the sport over the last decade. FILE PHOTO ...

Mr. Putin shaped his public image with displays of manly strength: riding horses bare-chested, playing hockey against professionals (whom he, of course, bested) and giving martial arts demonstrations.

One of Japan's most renowned judoka has publicly slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, who holds a black belt in the martial art, for what he called the "cowardly" Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Now, he wants to relaunch his career from Russia, where he has become a cheerleader for President Vladimir Putin. Relations ... on Friday against mixed martial arts champion Vitaly Minakov.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four partially occupied Ukrainian territories on Wednesday. The decision will grant authorities expanded powers of detention, resettlement ...

Ukraine will not hold elections under martial law even if Russia puts it ... Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to use the delay to portray Zelensky as "illegitimate," saying that the ...