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Putin’s comments on the economy weren’t the only questionable things he said on Thursday. He also suggested the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin was caused by cocaine and grenades.
Oct. 6, 2023
Putin
In an intercepted phone call, a man rages about President Putin’s impotence in the face of wealthy individuals who just “play with toys and earn money.”
Oct. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Russian president laid out his mission for “building a new world.” As he was speaking, a Russian missile killed 51 people attending a funeral.
Oct. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia held nuclear drills this week across the entire country. Some commentators saw it as a bid to instill fear and earn support for the war against Ukraine.
Oct. 6, 2023
Putin
For generations, Russians have had to leave their country to escape political repression, and many have built opposition movements abroad. Where are their voices today?
Oct. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Western analysts suggest the Kremlin is having some difficulties in getting coherent messaging out after a day of contradictory and unclear statements from Russian officials.
Oct. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
The US and its NATO allies try not to provoke Putin, but it is imperative that they accept the fact that Russia is admittedly at war with the West. Ukraine is just a stepping stone.
Sep. 30, 2023
Putin
Sergey Mardan said that Putin's Russia doesn't “dare define” deeper imperialistic ambitions, even though a Russian general called the Ukraine war a “stepping stone” to a wider conflict with Europe.
Sep. 30, 2023
Putin
Yellow Ribbon, a group of Ukrainians secretly working against Russian occupation authorities, said it plans an act or acts of protest to Putin's “Day of Unification” holiday.
Sep. 29, 2023
Putin
Putin has appointed former Wagner group commander, Andrei Troshev, to oversee the setting up and deployment of Russian volunteer units to fight in Ukraine.
Sep. 29, 2023
Putin
The move looks to be aimed at helping Simeon Boikov – holed up in the Russian consulate in Sydney - avoid assault charges while promoting Kremlin tropes and divisive conspiracy theories.
Sep. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
In an intercepted phone call, the man describes overpowering Ukrainian artillery fire and says Russian state media is lying about the real situation on the front lines.
Sep. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Proving that Russia's actions were in contravention of international law could also be key in future peace negotiations, including over potential reparations.
Sep. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Shoigu says Russia is prepared to take invasion into 2025; Medvedev cheerleads troops in Donetsk; Clinton taunts Putin upon return to State Dept; Russians on the run toward Tokmak.
Sep. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Handing parts of Ukraine to Russia on a plate would not only give credence to Russia’s disinformation campaign, but risks violating the world order and setting a dangerous precedent.
Sep. 26, 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