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Putin also said Russia was “insisting” on an international investigation into the downing of the plane, but said “there are no international organisations willing” to take part.
Jan. 31
US
Former President Donald Trump has, again, stated that he has greater faith in Putin and Russian authorities than in information from American intelligence officials.
Jan. 31
Putin
The author envisions what a November win by Donald Trump might look like, viewing him as a Kremlin tool like the brainwashed character in the 1959 novel and 1962/2004 political thriller films.
Jan. 31
War in Ukraine
That a plane crashed to the ground killing everybody on board is not disputed but who shot it down and who was inside has become a fiercely contested subject.
Jan. 27
Putin
The Kremlin has ramped up conservative rhetoric since launching its military assault on Ukraine, casting the conflict as a battle against the West and its values.
Jan. 27
War in Ukraine
Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin wants to run for president in Russia. People are queuing up in freezing temperatures to leave their signatures in support of him.
Jan. 24
War in Ukraine
Thousands of Russians have been lining up country wide and abroad to secure enough nominations to allow Boris Nadezhdin to challenge President Vladimir Putin at the ballot box in March.
Jan. 23
Putin
To halt the Ukrainian offensive on Svatovo in the fall of 2022, Russia deployed thousands of mobilized soldiers to the front lines as cannon fodder. Their relatives are looking for answers.
Jan. 22
Putin
Russia is a criminal organization where elections are window-dressing and speech is about as free as it is inside China’s Politburo, Diane Francis writes.
Jan. 22
Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is obsessed with his strongman portrayal in the media, has been spotted wearing heels to boost his stature – but just how tall is he really?
Jan. 21
War in Ukraine
If you read Medvedev’s diatribes against the West and Ukraine it’s hard to remember that when he first appeared on the political stage he was seen as what passes in Russia as a progressive liberal.
Jan. 21
War in Ukraine
Russia may not be known for its evenhanded elections, but three candidates are slated to run against President Putin in the March’s election, while work to collect enough votes to join the race.
Jan. 20
Ukraine
Almost two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Putin has come up with a reason for the war that seems to be resonating with a normally indifferent and politically passive Russian society.
Jan. 19
War in Ukraine
With the invasion now fast approaching the two-year mark, the Russian dictator apparently no longer feels the need to dress up his true intentions.
Jan. 19
Putin urges increased protection for the fleet against long-range missiles, after Ukraine eliminates another missile ship in Sevastopol, forcing Moscow to move the fleet to mainland Russia.
Jun. 27