<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me about Vladimir Putin's early political career?
<|assistant|>
Vladimir Putin's early political career began in 1991, when he was appointed as an adviser to the mayor of Saint Petersburg. In 1996, he became head of the city and served in the position until 1999, when he was appointed as prime minister by President Boris Yeltsin. He was appointed as president of Russia in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. His time in office has been marked by his aggressive foreign policy, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014.