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 ...

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia should choose a peace in Ukraine that will ensure the long-term security of Russia ...

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.

Among them was a beautician, a martial arts instructor and a financial service adviser, and together they managed to conduct one of the most complex spying operations of our time. Mark Hollingsworth l ...