Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Japanese judo coach Yasuhiro Yamashita hold a master class at a judo school in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005. Putin, a judo black belt and ...

Russia has released a 2026 calendar glorifying its leader Vladimir Putin. The 12-page spread features flattering images of the 73-year-old doing a variety of activities showcasing his machismo ...

When you think of world leaders, most of them project power through speeches, military parades, or endless press conferences. But Vladimir Putin? He takes a totally different route—he laces up skates, ...

The president added that he had maintained "good relations with Japanese judokas" particularly mentioning the renowned Japanese Judo master Yasuhiro Yamashita MOSCOW, January 25. /TASS/. Russian ...