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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
Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a number of Western countries expelled many Russian diplomats – among them officers of Moscow’s foreign military intelligence agency, the GRU.
Nov. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
What does Moscow’s approach to Israel suggest about the state of affairs in the Kremlin
Nov. 8, 2023
Putin
Russia’s Ministry of Defense 2021 BARS initiative encouraged employees of state companies to join its “combat reserve” project, not knowing that war was just around the corner.
Nov. 7, 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
Putin
Saying that he was proud of his son's actions, Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video on social media of his teenage son beating an imprisoned man who had allegedly burned a Quran.
Nov. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president was asked if he ever feels “defeated,” prompting a passionate response that had some choice words for Russian President Putin.
Nov. 6, 2023
Putin
Although it never entered into force, the agreement was ratified by 178 countries, including nuclear powers France and Britain, and has symbolic value.
Nov. 2, 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
Putin
Russia’s Federal Guard Service announced that its annual tactical and special exercise will take place this week and, unusually, may deploy armored vehicles into the capital.
Nov. 1, 2023
Ukraine
Despite having low tax rates, Ukraine has earned fourth place in the 1841 Foundation’s new “tax hell” ranking as opposed to Russia’s ninth place — based on 2021 data.
Nov. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Recent survey finds a majority of Russians would support a rapid end to the war, but not if it meant handing back all of the occupied territories to Kyiv.
Nov. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin's comments come after Moscow's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of playing a "direct role" in the Dagestan riot, an accusation that Washington called "absurd".
Oct. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
With the recent media frenzy over unproven reports of Vladimir Putin's death and the endless list of his supposed ailments, it’s timely to examine who might be anointed as Russia’s new Tsar.
Oct. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
A few days after reports that the Russian President had suffered cardiac arrest were declared fake the same "source" said this time that the dictator had died - with predictable results.
Oct. 27, 2023
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