[1] He was a member of the Federal Political Council of the democratic movement Solidarnost (2008–2010) and one of the founders of the coalition "For Russia without Lawlessness and Corruption".

[3][4][5] On 14 March 2000, Vladimir Milov was promoted to the civilian service rank of 2nd class State Councillor of the Russian Federation.

Milov authored numerous analytical materials, concept papers and publications on energy policy and infrastructure development in Russia.

[8] They later published it in 2011 as an electioneering plank for the People's Freedom Party together with former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and Vladimir Ryzhkov,[9][10] only to be met by accusations from Putin of "stealing from the state".

When the authors attempted to file a defamation lawsuit it was thrown out by Savyolovsky District Court Judge Tatyana Adamova, in a move that was applauded by Putin's lawyer, Yelena Zabralova.

[21] Since 19 October 2019, Milov has been broadcasting a weekly program about international politics, Hugs With Dictators, on his YouTube channel.