https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-birthday-gift-to-himself-living-longer-than-you-comradeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-birthday-gift-to-himself-living-longer-than-you-comradehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-birthday-gift-to-himself-living-longer-than-you-comrade#u116994Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:45:18 +0000Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 74 on October 7, 2026. Ukraine launched a missile attack that killed 12 people, including four children, in a town near Kyiv, which President Volodymyr Zelensky said was a 'birthday gift' to Putin. Russia's life expectancy data shows men live significantly less than 74 years.Why it mattersThe attacks highlight the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Putin has been the de facto leader of Russia since 1999 and has been president since 2012. His birthday comes amid continued tensions with Ukraine.What is confirmedVladimir Putin was b