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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
Ukraine
Espousing debunked narratives of Kyiv sabotaging a peace deal, Putin said the war he started could have ended “a year and a half ago,” but Ukraine “idiots” threw signed agreement into the “trash bin.”
Jan. 17
Zelensky
“If this continues, Ukraine’s statehood could be dealt an irreparable, very serious blow”
Jan. 16
Putin
As Russia’s prime minister echoed Putin’s plans to replace foreign commercial aircraft with domestic models, its airlines staggered from one safety and financial crisis to another.
Jan. 16
Putin Reportedly Open to Ceasefire Talks With Trump, But Demands Ukraine Drop NATO Bid, Give Up Land
Russia’s terms for a ceasefire with Trump: no NATO for Ukraine, territorial concessions, and security guarantees, sources say.
Nov. 20