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Putin
As the war drags on into the new year, the inclination to waver can be felt among NATO allies, despite Russia’s weakness. But now is when the West’s goals must be absolutely clear.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
The head of the Kremlin tried to convince the Chinese leader that Russia could fight Ukraine for another five years and would win. Journalists also say Putin may plan a ceasefire ruse in Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Piles of rubbles and gutted apartment buildings over a wide area could be seen in drone images shown on Russian television that were said to be of Maryinka.
Dec. 25, 2023
Putin
It is "one of the most northern and remote colonies," said Ivan Zhdanov, who manages Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Dec. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Publicly, the Russian president has recently been bullish about Moscow’s prospects in the war and some western officials say it could be part of a misinformation campaign.
Dec. 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg said Russia has “lost Ukraine forever” but officials in Kyiv warned that it was too early to discuss the strategic defeat of Putin’s maximalist goals.
Dec. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
Whilst electoral failure is an unlikely scenario, views of ordinary people are divided on who is really steering the machinery of war in the Kremlin.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Numerous sabotages on Russian railroads and drone attacks attributed to Ukraine have been reported since Moscow launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022.
Dec. 20, 2023
Ukraine
With half the world heading to the polls in 2024, and some 30 countries electing a president, here are five key elections to watch.
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
AFU reports bullet shortages on the fronts; More Zelensky-Zaluzhny controversies; Russian troops creep forward in Krynky and near Donetsk; Putin says “girls” are good pilots, but needed in other jobs
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
According to a new investigation, Western firm withdrawals have been contributing “directly” to the Russian economy and Putin’s associates as he laid out terms however he deemed fit.
Dec. 18, 2023
Putin
Serhiy Kolyada on 'Putin's' reaffirmation that he, or his doubles, have no intention to relinquish power.
Dec. 18, 2023
Ukraine
The European Union (EU) just delivered a major blow to Vladimir Putin, on December 14, by agreeing to open accession talks with Ukraine, the author writes.
Dec. 18, 2023
Putin
As Ukraine’s military commanders devise a strategy for victory in the coming year they are aware that things at the front are not nearly as bad as some pundits would have us believe.
Dec. 18, 2023
Putin
Putin will stand for a fifth Kremlin term in an election with no real opposition.
Dec. 17, 2023
NATO
Putin claims NATO has 'dragged' Finland into its alliance when all territorial disputes in Europe long-since resolved.
Dec. 17, 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