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Putin
Maria Vorontsova’s comments will likely raise a few eyebrows given her father has sent hundreds of thousands of men to their deaths in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Jan. 14
Putin
“After a series of Ukrainian missile strikes in Crimea, the continued silence from the Kremlin is potentially telling. Is Putin worried that Kyiv is actively targeting his high command?”
Jan. 14
Putin
If the West enforced a uniform travel ban and more stringent banking restrictions on all Russians, it will test whether society accepts the hype surrounding “multipolarity” and “de-dollarization.”
Jan. 14
War in Ukraine
A series of polls might offer a glimpse into Russia ahead of its March presidential election, but results are somewhat contradictory.
Jan. 14
Putin
When families of the victims heard he had been released from prison to fight in Ukraine and had been pardoned by Putin they feared for their own lives until his grave was spotted.
Jan. 12
War in Ukraine
The ex-president’s latest scare tactic aims to deter Ukraine’s perceived plan to hit missile systems within Russia.
Jan. 12
War in Ukraine
China's absence was seen as a handicap in any effective message emerging from the talks, because Beijing is seen as one of the only third parties with any perceived leverage with the Kremlin’s walls.
Jan. 10
Putin
Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.
Jan. 8
War in Ukraine
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city was one of many cities, including the largest city, Kyiv, its third largest city, Odesa, and others cities and towns that Moscow targeted over the holidays.
Jan. 5
War in Ukraine
Ukraine hits Belgorod again; US dismisses talk of Putin’s interest in peace as “ballyhoo”; Russia plans to use Ukrainian teens as “cannon fodder”; Moscow continues to gain near Avdiivka
Jan. 5
War in Ukraine
An analysis of Putin’s recent rhetoric has led the Institute for the Study of War to conclude that he is framing the war as one against the collective West to mitigate domestic alarm at huge losses.
Jan. 4
Putin
Almost a half of the nearly 1,000 presidential decrees signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2023 were reportedly “classified” – more than in any other year.
Jan. 4
Putin
Russia attacked Kyiv with 10 Kinzhal missiles on Jan. 2, which once again showed them to be an effective but hardly the “invincible” weapon system Putin’s propaganda claimed.
Jan. 2
Zelensky
The President of Ukraine is disappointed with the world's current attitude to the need for continued support to Ukraine - but is in no hurry to talk about the likelihood of Putin's victory.
Jan. 2
War in Ukraine
He said Russia will press on with hitting what he called "military installations". "We are doing that today, and tomorrow, we will continue doing it."
Jan. 1
Putin
War criminal Putin ignores mentioning Ukraine directly and focuses on unity and 'family values' in his year-end address.
Dec. 31, 2023
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