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War in Ukraine
The Kremlin’s problem is falling troop quality that can’t be fixed without politically risky full-scale mobilization. Also, it is usually not possible for a country to get its soldiers killed forever.
Nov. 16, 2023
Germany
A new investigation reveals a German journalist and bestselling author who wrote extensively about Vladimir Putin received hundreds of thousands of euros from a close ally of the Russian president.
Nov. 15, 2023
Drones
The airport authorities have responded to repeated closures following Ukrainian drone attacks against Moscow and its associated infrastructure in the summer.
Nov. 15, 2023
Putin
A trickle of whispers has become a firehose of rumors as Kremlin watchers spot multiple signs that Putin may have died, or that he may do so very soon.
Nov. 14, 2023
Putin
Although President Putin has yet to formally declare that he will stand for re-election all the signs are there confirming he will and all will be done to ensure Russia gets “the right result.”
Nov. 14, 2023
Counteroffensive
While the Kremlin has not commented on the Ukrainian army's crossing of the Dnipro River, a key goal of its counteroffensive, Russian milbloggers have been bemoaning it for a month.
Nov. 13, 2023
Putin
On November 8, at a meeting of members of the Kremlin government, Putin continually asked the Ministry of Nature representative how much ice can be stored in Antarctica
Nov. 10, 2023
Putin
Putin’s unnatural fight against aging has backfired once again as “netizens” have drawn attention to his latest on-line appearance and his surgically or chemically enhanced (facial) cheeks.
Nov. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
What does Moscow’s approach to Israel suggest about the state of affairs in the Kremlin
Nov. 8, 2023
Putin
Despite the Kremlin saying reports of Putin’s demise were a hoax and others suggesting it’s a Russian plot to weed out disloyal regime members, claims that a “double” now sits in his place persist.
Nov. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Watch the video to find out more about the general’s assessment of the stalled counteroffensive, his proposed solutions to the deadlock and reactions from the Kremlin and the White House.
Nov. 3, 2023
Kremlin
In its drive to meet Kremlin imposed quotas of “volunteers” for the war in Ukraine regional authorities have been “encouraged” to target immigrants, debtors and the unemployed.
Nov. 3, 2023
Europe
Kyiv censures Swiss Nestlé chocolatiers for activity in Russia; Kremlin shudders at suggestion of “stalemate”; Moscow forces on the move in Kharkiv; Invaders near Avdiivka waiting for reinforcements.
Nov. 3, 2023
Ukraine
HUR spokesman Andriy Yusov said the Kremlin-orchestrated hoaxes are "designed for domestic audiences" and are "part of a certain scheme."
Nov. 2, 2023
Kremlin
Colonel General Oleg Makarevich has reportedly been sacked for “ignoring the situation on the ground and sweeping what is happening under the carpet.”
Oct. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
The White House says the “reprehensible” Russian military is shooting its own. Russia says it’s a lie, even though there's evidence to suggest otherwise.
Oct. 28, 2023
The warning comes amid tensions following Ukraine’s alleged use of US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles against a military facility in Russia.
Nov. 20