Here is a list of some of the most prominent dictators in the world right now.

Kim Jong-un (North Korea) - Supreme Leader of North Korea, known for his authoritarian control over the country, severe human rights abuses, and the maintenance of one of the most repressive regimes in the world.

Vladimir Putin (Russia) - President of Russia, who has maintained power through various means including constitutional changes, suppression of opposition, and control over media and the political landscape.

Владимир Путин (Россия) — президент России, сохранивший власть с помощью различных средств, включая конституционные изменения, подавление оппозиции и контроль над средствами массовой информации и политической обстановкой.

Xi Jinping (China) - President of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party, who has consolidated power, removed term limits, and overseen significant crackdowns on dissent and freedom of expression.

Bashar al-Assad (Syria) - President of Syria, whose regime is notorious for its brutal suppression of the Syrian civil war, including the use of chemical weapons against civilians.

Ali Khamenei (Iran) - Supreme Leader of Iran, the highest-ranking political and religious authority, who exercises significant control over all aspects of Iranian life, including the military, judiciary, and media.